People & Culture (HR) Manager
Offre en anglaisThe People & Culture Manager will develop and execute HR priorities while partnering with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. They are responsible for designing scalable HR processes, managing workforce planning, and fostering a positive, values-aligned company culture.
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- Waterloo, ON
- Publié 30 juill. 2026
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Résumé du poste
About the Role We are seeking an experienced, hands-on People & Culture leader who brings both strategic thinking and strong execution capability. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully built and driven HR priorities within growing organizations and who thrives in environments where thoughtful planning, organization, communication, and follow-through are essential. The successful candidate will be a proactive and highly independent operator who can assess organizational needs, establish clear people priorities, and execute against them in a practical and sustainable way. They will bring demonstrated experience designing and implementing HR programs, processes, and initiatives that positively impact employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and business performance. This is not a purely strategic or advisory role — we are looking for someone who is equally comfortable developing the plan and rolling up their sleeves to execute it. The ideal candidate is collaborative, communicative, detail-oriented, and highly accountable, with a natural ability to build trust and momentum across teams. A key focus of this role will be helping to intentionally shape and strengthen organizational culture through thoughtful leadership, consistent people practices, strong manager partnership, and ongoing employee engagement efforts. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute practical People & Culture priorities aligned with organizational goals and evolving business needs Independently lead HR initiatives from concept through implementation, including planning, communication, execution, and follow-through Design and implement scalable HR programs, processes, tools, and employee experience initiatives Build structured and organized approaches to people operations, ensuring strong prioritization, documentation, and project management Provide regular, proactive communication and status updates to leadership regarding HR priorities, progress, risks, and recommendations Partner closely with leaders to support workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, performance management, and team development Champion a positive, intentional, and values-aligned organizational culture through consistent leadership and people practices Support managers in strengthening leadership capability, accountability, communication, and employee experience Continuously assess and improve HR processes, workflows, and employee experiences to drive greater efficiency, consistency, and organizational effectiveness Evaluate and recommend HR systems, tools, and emerging technologies — including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate — to enhance productivity, reporting, communication, recruitment, employee experience, and overall people operations Partner with leadership to ensure HR processes and technology solutions remain practical, scalable, user-friendly, and aligned with business needs Support ongoing modernization of People & Culture practices by introducing innovative approaches while maintaining a strong employee-centered experience Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across HR programs, processes, and team effectiveness Operate as a trusted and credible partner who can balance strategic thinking with practical execution and day-to-day support Bring a solutions-oriented and resourceful mindset, with the ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across the organization 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including prior leadership at an HR Manager level Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field; CHRL designation strongly preferred Demonstrated experience shaping and executing people strategy within a growing or entrepreneurial organization Demonstrated ability to build structure and move priorities forward independently Excellent communication skills with a proactive, transparent approach to updates and stakeholder partnership A builder mindset — someone who enjoys creating, improving, and implementing practical people solutions Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution Experience influencing culture, leadership practices, and employee experience in a meaningful way Strong comfort level leveraging HR technology and exploring modern tools, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and employee experience Professionally mature, polished, and collaborative approach with a strong sense of accountability and ownership Deep knowledge of employment legislation and best practices Broad, end-to-end HR expertise across compensation, performance management, employee relations, engagement, talent acquisition, and development Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect people strategies to operational and financial outcomes Comfortable operating in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves environment, balancing design and planning with execution Highly adaptable, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving business needs Comprehensive Health and Dental plan RRSP Matching Continuous Learning Program Career advancement opportunities Employee Assistance Program
Ce que vous ferez
The People & Culture Manager will develop and execute HR priorities while partnering with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. They are responsible for designing scalable HR processes, managing workforce planning, and fostering a positive, values-aligned company culture.
Exigences
Candidates must have 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles, and a post-secondary education in Human Resources. A CHRL designation is strongly preferred, along with a proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.
Avantages
• Comprehensive Health and Dental plan • RRSP Matching • Continuous Learning Program • Career advancement opportunities • Employee Assistance Program
Compétences indiquées
- Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
- Gestion de projetSouhaitée
Autres compétences pertinentes
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- Human Resources Management
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Workforce Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Change Management
- HR Technology
- Process Improvement
- Leadership Development
- Employment Legislation
- Project Management
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Business Acumen
- Resourcefulness
- Continuous Development
- Accountability
- Workflow Management
- Solution-Oriented
- Follow Through
- Technology Solutions
- Emerging Technologies
- Planning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automation
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Engagement
- Employment Protection Legislation
- Leadership
- Scalability
- Innovation
- Operations
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Building
- Team Effectiveness
- Collaboration
- Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
- Prioritization
- Detail Oriented
Domaines d’emploi
- Human Resources
- Management & Leadership
- People and Culture Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resource Managers
- Human Resources Managers
Renseignements supplémentaires
- Formation minimale
- Études secondaires
- Expérience minimale
- 10+ ans
- Langue de l’offre
- anglais
- Heures de travail
- 40 heures par semaine