MaxPeople HR Looking for People & Culture Manager at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Our client Ascend Partners a trusted OneStream Diamond Global Implementation Partner is excited for their next phase of growth and is looking for a dynamic People and Culture Manager to be the primary partner and advisor to the business. The successful candidate will work closely in the implementation of processes, policies and programs that drive organizational effectiveness.

As the People and Culture Manager, you will lead the people practices that attract and retain high performance talent to Ascend Partners for the next stage of our evolution. You should excel in building strong partnerships with leadership across the organization, working with energy & enthusiasm to implement an HR Vision that clearly supports our growth objectives.

What you will do:

• Develops a deep understanding of the business, its profit drivers, strategic objectives, and priorities and recommend an HR strategy to support these objectives
• Promotes company values and culture, working collaboratively with all departments to reinforce a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities, providing coaching, guidance, and direction to the Ascend Leadership team.
• Develops a strong working relationship across the organization and be viewed internally as a credible and knowledgeable resource amongst staff.
• Plays an active role in the communication of specific HR related initiatives across the organization
• Stays connected and informed on workplace trends and HR best practices and responds accordingly with recommendations to the Managing Partners and the Senior Leadership team
• Support the execution of HR strategies, policies, procedures, and programs to sustain continued growth and retention
• Collaborates with leadership and management to discuss issues, needs, and requirements related to workforce planning and recruitment, including the development of team members through coaching, training, and career pathing
• Build people manager capability through scalable development programs that facilitate an open, inclusive environment
• Leads the development and implementation of performance management processes, providing support to managers
• Responds to employee inquires in a timely manner and provides proactive solutions to day-to-day challenges.
• Analyzes HR data for the purpose of identifying trends and preparing HR plans (i.e. performance management tracking, employee engagement & wellness, vacancy reports, HR scorecard, retention rates, etc.)
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by proactively addressing employee concerns, managing conflicts, and implementing initiatives that boost employee morale and engagement
• Oversees the full recruitment function for all positions across the organization including developing recruitment strategies (e.g., managing agency relationships, assisting hiring managers conducting interviews, etc.)
• Oversees the full HR technology stack, makes use of all available features/functionalities to maximize the technology investment, and proactively makes recommendations for improvements.
• Utilizes data-driven insights to measure HR effectiveness, track key performance indicators, and provide valuable reports to the management team

Requirements

What we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; HR designation is preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience as an Human Resources Generalist/Manager; preferably in a tech or professional services start-up
• Solid understanding and knowledge of the design and application of HR best practices
• A strong and engaging collaborator with a focus on relationship building and maintaining a positive organizational culture
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with a proactive working style
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal across the organization
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills are required
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to pro-actively execute and manage multiple tasks
• Strong working knowledge with O365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint) and Adobe Pro
• Strong working knowledge with HR technologies/platforms (Bamboo, Gusto, Wagepoint, or others)

For consideration, please apply online. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in MaxPeople but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.