HR Manager

ion8 is a full-cycle business management consultancy that combines deep industry knowledge with the highest technical expertise in the market to create tailored solutions to overcome our client’s business challenges and create disruptive growth.

Note: This is a remote position for Canadian residents only. The employment term is part-time at an hourly rate. Compensation will be based on experience.

Overview

ion8’s HR Manager is a key member of the HR Generalist functionality. This position will manage our HR administration including immigration, benefits, and employee performance reviews as well as manage the HRIS system. This position will be managing daily HR functions following our policies and best practices. The HR Manager will work with department managers to ensure HR and recruitment goals are met. The HR Manager will take the lead on deploying HRIS and ATS systems with developer support across ion8’s client base. This role directly reports to the Chief HR Practitioner but collaborates with the entire ion8 management team.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with management, administer and implement policy, maintain records, and investigate complaints.
• HR Generalist duties:
  • Support and manage staffing process by partnering with department directors and managers
  • Liaise for all employees concerning the communication and reinforcement of company policies, procedures and compliance 
  • Maintain employee records and audit record compliance periodically 
  • Directly manage leave of absence to ensure leaves administered in a fair and compliant manner 
  • Support full cycle recruitment initiatives across all ion8 lines of business
  • Build strong relationships with the business through recurring presence and on-going touch bases 
  • Report federal, provincial and state regulations concerning employment to HR leadership 
  • Recommend changes and enhancements to policies and procedures which benefit the business and our employees, implement in partnership with HRD 
  • Contribute to continuous process improvement 
  • Manage external vendors pertaining to HR functions
  • Champion employee safety and partner with all employees to instill a safety minded culture, ensure employees receive appropriate and required training
  • Support talent acquisition, recruiting, on-boarding and off-boarding as needed based on business needs
  • Prepare reports and analytics  
  • All other duties and projects as assigned with industry best practices and new technologies

Qualifications

• Education and Certification:
  • College/CEGEP or equivalent experience
  • CHRP preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years experience in HR Generalist capacity
• Must respond to employee questions and concerns thoughtfully and promptly
• Able to plan, develop, and implement recruitment strategies
• Able to manage employment contracts, compliance training, and established policies and procedures
• Assign, coordinate, and review projects and programs
• Appropriately organize and administer staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Understanding and experience with:
  • Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail
  • Zoho CRM (highly preferred but not required)
  • PandaDoc (highly preferred but not required)
• Train, support and motivate staff
• Manage and support cost reduction initiatives of HR budget and expenditures
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment (detail-oriented and organized)
• Flexible team player with excellent English communication skills
• Able to critically think and make sound judgement calls
• Thoughtful and approachable; can easily navigate and support a culturally diverse workforce

We are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. ion8 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are addressed. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.