Sr. Manager, Human Resources

PENN Interactive; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead a dynamic HR team. This role focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives and enhancing employee experience in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of HR experience—including leadership—strong understanding of employment laws, and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive compensation, a fun work environment, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Fun, relaxed work environment

Education and conference reimbursements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in strategic HR business partnering and HR operations.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners and HR Generalists.
• Align HR strategies with business goals.
• Act as an advisor on employee lifecycle and retention strategies.

Skills

Strategic HR Business Partnering

HR Operations

Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

About the Role & Team

We are seeking a strategic and people-centric Senior Manager, Human Resources to lead a global dynamic team of HR Business Partners and HR Generalists. This role is pivotal in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, enhancing employee experience, and driving operational excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep HR expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for building scalable people practices in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

About the Work

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR Business Partners and HR Generalists.
• Partner with the VP of Human Resources to align HR strategies with business goals, ensuring talent initiatives support organizational growth and innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HRBPs on all facets of the employee lifecycle, employee relations, engagement, organization design, and retention strategies.
• Oversee core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, gaming compliance, and reporting and the ability to improve HR process where needed.
• Partner with the Project Management Office to lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance employee experience.
• Communicate HR policies, and initiatives effectively across all levels of the organization.

About You

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in both strategic HR business partnering and HR operations.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR systems, compensation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a technology or product-driven environment is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Fun, relaxed work environment
• Education and conference reimbursements.

Penn Interactive is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Penn Interactive provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Penn Interactive provides best-in-class benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.