Senior HR Generalist/HR Manager

North Horizon Holdings Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the investment sector is seeking an HR Senior Generalist/HR Manager to join their team in Toronto. This role involves strategic HR initiatives, full-cycle recruitment, and employee relations, requiring a proactive and adaptable HR professional with a strong understanding of Ontario employment laws. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR and at least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced corporate environment, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Life insurance and vision care

Physiotherapy and RMT coverage

Group RRSP with employer contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Free on-site gym membership

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of Ontario employment laws.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into HR strategic initiatives.
• Manage full-cycle payroll processing and administration.
• Support initiatives that foster employee engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

CHRP designation

PCP designation

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

About North Horizon

North Horizon is a Canadian family office with a global investment reach. We are value-oriented investors with diversified interests across public equities, fixed income, private equity, venture capital, and real estate. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, dynamic, and results-driven workplace where our people are at the core of our success.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a HR Senior Generalist/HR Managerto join our HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and adaptable HR professional who enjoys both strategic involvement and hands-on execution across a wide range of HR functions. The ideal candidate brings broad HR experience and excels in fast-paced, evolving environments that require adaptability and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into HR strategic initiatives that align with company goals.
• Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment efforts, from posting to onboarding.
• Support and coordinate the implementation of HR initiatives and programs across the business.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system, process employee lifecycle changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, and other transactions.
• Generate and analyze HR reports and dashboards (e.g., headcount, turnover, demographics, recruitment metrics).
• Manage full-cycle payroll processing and administration, including biweekly payroll, ROEs, year-end, benefit enrolment, and RRSP contributions.
• Support and guide the performance review process, including goal setting, feedback, and performance improvement plans.
• Support initiatives that foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and a positive workplace culture.
• Provide day-to-day support to employees on HR policies, benefits, and employee relations matters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
• CHRP designation preferred; PCP designation considered an asset.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a corporate and fast-paced environment.
• Broad experience across HR functions, including employee relations, talent management, recruitment, compensation, and organizational development.
• Strong understanding of Ontario employment laws and regulations
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proactive, adaptable, detail oriented and solution-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Life insurance and vision care
• Physiotherapy and Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) coverage
• Group RRSP with employer contributions
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Free on-site gym membership
• Free parking