Manager, People (HR) and Operations

BioTalent Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company based in Toronto seeks a Manager, HR & Operations to enhance talent acquisition processes, lead onboarding programs, and manage employee benefits. This role involves maintaining compliance with employment laws and supporting performance management while fostering a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years of HR experience, ideally in life sciences. Join us to build a strong HR foundation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of HR experience, preferably in life sciences.
• Knowledge of core HR processes including recruiting and onboarding.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the recruiting process to attract top talent.
• Lead onboarding processes and ensure new hires feel welcomed.
• Evolve and manage employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Maintain compliance with Canadian and US employment laws.
• Support annual performance review cycles and employee development.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Onboarding & Development

HR Operations

Performance Management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Radiant Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative Multabody™ therapeutics with unmatched strength, tunability, and breadth for patients with cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. Radiant is advancing its lead Multabody product candidate into clinical studies based on data demonstrating superior potency and efficacy over traditional antibody‑based therapeutics. Recently funded, Radiant is looking to grow its development organization with scientifically curious and passionate individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑disciplinary, and collaborative environment.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Manager, HR & Operations to execute strategies across all areas of the employee lifecycle including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Performance Management, HR Operations, and other office duties as assigned. You will play a pivotal role in streamlining our processes, supporting employee growth, and strengthening our culture as we scale. If you bring experience building HR capabilities, are energized by the opportunity to scale a fast‑growing life sciences company, and are eager to make a measurable impact, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: Oversee all aspects of the recruiting process, ensuring we attract top talent aligned with Radiant’s culture and mission. Manage recruiting coordination, scheduling, and candidate experience to support hiring managers.
• Onboarding & Development: Lead an effective onboarding process, including developing and maintaining onboarding materials in collaboration with hiring managers and key stakeholders to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for new hires. Coordinate onboarding logistics, IT, system access, and cultural integration.
• Total Rewards & Benefits: Evolve and manage compensation, benefits, and rewards programs for employees across Canada and the US, ensuring they are aligned with company objectives, competitive, and well‑communicated. Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes including planning, employee communication, and coordination with brokers/providers. Partner with leadership on compensation benchmarking, offer alignment, and total rewards decisions.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Maintain and improve core HR processes, including compliance with Canadian and US employment laws, benefits administration, and employee records. Maintain the company’s HRIS to ensure accurate employee data management, including generation of reports and analysis of data to assist in decision making.
• Performance Management: Coordinate and support annual performance review cycles, goal‑setting processes, career development conversations, and manager training that promotes accountability and continuous improvement.
• Culture & Engagement: Serve as point of contact for employees regarding HR‑related matters, providing guidance on policies, conflict resolution, and workplace issues. Protect and grow the collaborative, mission‑driven culture that makes Radiant unique.
• Operations: Collaborate with Lab Operations to support scientific and leadership teams and ensure smooth day‑to‑day office and lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 3‑5+ years of HR experience, life sciences experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of core HR processes: benefits administration, recruiting operations, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and culture creation.
• Knowledge of Ontario employment law including vacation/statutory holiday pay, intern classifications – or the ability to get up to speed quickly.
• Exposure to cross‑border employment/visa considerations and an appetite to dive into payroll and tax implications alongside finance partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Who You Are

• Highly organized, with excellent time management and planning skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Desire to build the HR foundation of a scaling biotech, not just follow a playbook.
• A highly collaborative team member who thrives in a science‑focused, fast‑paced start‑up environment.

Location / Start Date

Based in Toronto

Radiant Biotherapeutics is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.