Human Resources Manager
Location: Mississauga, ON (Occasional Travel to other firms)
Job Type: Full-Time, In-person
Salary: $65,000-75,000
About Us
Bluestar Professional Services Inc. is a growth-focused investment office that acquires and operates businesses across Canada and the United States. Across all our companies, we are committed to building strong teams, investing in our people, and fostering a collaborative, high-integrity culture where employees are empowered to grow, make an impact, and build rewarding careers.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing the employee lifecycle and ensuring a positive, compliant, and engaging workplace experience. This role serves as the primary point of contact for HR-related matters, overseeing onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, policy administration, training coordination, employee engagement initiatives, and HR compliance.
The HR Manager partners closely with managers across the organization to support employee development, maintain consistent HR practices, and foster a strong company culture. This position is not responsible for payroll processing or benefits administration.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
- Manage the full onboarding process for all new hires.
- Prepare and distribute new hire documentation and employment packages.
- Coordinate orientation and ensure a positive first-day experience.
- Schedule and facilitate new employee onboarding sessions.
- Ensure all required employment documentation is completed and filed.
- Coordinate employee departures, including exit documentation, equipment coordination, and offboarding checklists.
- Conduct or coordinate exit interviews and identify trends for leadership.
Employee Training & Development
- Facilitate new employee orientation and company onboarding training.
- Coordinate mandatory company training and policy education.
- Track completion of required employee training.
- Assist departments in coordinating internal learning and development initiatives.
- Maintain training records and compliance documentation.
HR Policies & Compliance
- Maintain and update employee policies and handbooks.
- Distribute new or revised company policies to employees.
- Ensure all employees acknowledge receipt of policies and maintain signed records.
- Monitor policy compliance across the organization.
- Assist leadership in maintaining compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
- Recommend improvements to HR policies and procedures.
Employee Relations
- Occasional travel to other firms within the organization is required to build employee relationships and support HR initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers.
- Attend disciplinary meetings as an HR representative to witness discussions and ensure consistency and procedural fairness.
- Document employee relations matters accurately and confidentially.
- Support managers with performance improvement documentation and HR best practices.
- Assist in conflict resolution and employee concerns where appropriate.
Employee Records & HR Administration
- Maintain accurate, confidential employee personnel files.
- Ensure employee records remain current and compliant.
- Manage employment contracts, letters, policy acknowledgements, performance documentation, and other HR records.
- Prepare employment verification letters and other HR correspondence.
- Maintain HR tracking systems and employee databases.
- Monitor completion of probationary reviews and annual performance review documentation.
Employee Engagement & Culture
- Develop initiatives that promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
- Coordinate employee recognition programs and appreciation initiatives.
- Assist with company events, celebrations, and wellness initiatives.
- Gather employee feedback through surveys and engagement activities.
- Recommend programs that improve employee satisfaction, retention, and workplace morale.
- Promote company values and foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Recruitment Support
- Assist hiring managers with recruitment coordination as needed.
- Conduct interviews after they have been screened and reviewed by the Recruitment team.
- Review and approve offer letters and employment documentation.
- Ensure a smooth transition from candidate acceptance through onboarding.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is considered an asset.
- 2-3 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Experience supporting employee relations and workplace investigations is considered an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
Core Competencies
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism & Confidentiality
- Organization & Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Policy Administration
- Employee Engagement
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Integrity
Success Measures
The Human Resources Manager will be successful by:
- Delivering a seamless onboarding experience for every new employee.
- Maintaining 100% completion of required employee documentation and policy acknowledgements.
- Ensuring personnel files remain accurate, organized, and audit-ready.
- Supporting managers with consistent HR processes and documentation.
- Improving employee engagement through culture-building initiatives.
- Maintaining compliance with employment policies and legislative requirements.
- Providing responsive, professional HR support across the organization.
- Building trust with employees while supporting organizational objectives.
Compensation & Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bluestar Professional Services Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Bluestar Professional Services Inc adopts an inclusive and accessible environment, and we are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, please let us know.
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Do you have post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field?
- Which HRIS platforms have you used?
- How familiar are you with Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices?
- Do you require any special work accommodation that we should be aware of?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Experience:
- Human resources management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
