Human Resources Manager

Collingwood

Position Description

Ainley Group is seeking a proactive Human Resources Manager to serve as a foundational leader for our HR function. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic builder to establish robust systems from the ground up, shaping the workplace culture of a growing, multi-disciplinary engineering firm.

The specifics of the position are as follows:

Responsibilities and Duties

• Strategic Leadership & Advisory
  • Develop and execute HR strategies that align with Ainley Group’s long-term business objectives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO, Senior Management, and Department Heads on all people-related matters.
  • Lead the transition toward modern HRIS solutions to streamline operations and data-driven reporting.
• Policy, Compliance & Total Rewards:
  • Draft and Implement: Create company-wide policies from scratch, ensuring they reflect our culture and comply with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA), OHSA, and AODA.
  • Compensation: Manage total rewards strategies, including salary benchmarking, benefits administration, and performance-based incentive programs.
  • Payroll Oversight: Provide high-level coordination for payroll in collaboration with the finance team.
• Employee Relations & Culture:
  • Engagement: Foster a high-performance, engaging culture through recognition programs and transparent internal communication.
  • Conflict Resolution: Manage employee relations with a solution-oriented approach, including conducting investigations and mediations when necessary.
  • Health & Wellness: Promote a culture of safety and well-being, coordinating closely with Health & Safety Committees to implement wellness initiatives.
• Talent Management:
  • Acquisition: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle—from developing technical job descriptions to conducting high-level interviews.
  • Development: Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs to foster career growth within the firm.
  • Onboarding: Design and manage a seamless onboarding experience that integrates new hires into the Ainley culture from day one.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Designation: CHRP or CHRL designation is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 7–10 years of progressive HR experience. Experience within the engineering, construction, or professional consulting sectors is a significant asset.
• Legal Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Ontario employment legislation (ESA, OHSA, Human Rights Code).
• Technical Skill: Demonstrated experience building HR policies and systems from the ground up in a mid-sized organizational environment.
• Mindset: A desire to be a key member of a solution-oriented, multi-disciplinary team with the autonomy to drive change.

Why Join Ainley Group

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your personal and professional life.
• Financial Growth: Annual performance-based salary increases and participation in a company profit-sharing plan.
• Health & Security: Comprehensive benefits and a Matched Pension Plan starting upon hire.
• Time Off: Sick leave and personal leave allocations.
• Career Investment: Continuous training, access to advanced technology, and full reimbursement of professional association fees.

Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 per year

Final compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialized experience and technical skill set. While the provided range serves as a general baseline, we take a holistic approach to defining final offers.

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for a new position.

AI Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applications for this position.

Post-Interview Notification:

In accordance with our commitment to transparency, all candidates interviewed for this role will be notified of the hiring decision within 21 days of their final interview.