Manage payroll, benefits, remittances, employee records, and HR documentation for approximately 180–200 employees. Handle employee relations, investigations, discipline, terminations, recruitment, onboarding, workplace safety, WSIB matters, disability claims, and return-to-work programs. Interpret employment legislation and collective agreements, support managers, prepare leadership and regulatory reports, and communicate with employees, unions, agencies, and service providers. Travel between GTA locations and conduct health and safety audits.
Key Responsibilities
Process accurate and timely biweekly payroll for approximately 180–200 employees.
Administer wage adjustments, employee benefits, government remittances, and
payroll-related documentation.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
Prepare Records of Employment and other required employee documentation.
Interpret and apply collective agreements, employment legislation, and workplace
policies.
Manage employee relations matters, workplace investigations, discipline, and
termination processes.
Support managers with performance concerns, workplace complaints, bullying, and
harassment matters.
Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee documentation.
Oversee health and safety compliance, WSIB matters, disability claims, and return-towork programs.
Conduct health and safety audits at multiple GTA locations.
Prepare reports for senior leadership, government agencies, and the Board.
Communicate with employees, managers, union representatives, government
agencies, and external service providers.
Travel between locations across the GTA as required.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum three years of progressive human resources experience.
CHRP or CHRL designation, or a degree in Human Resources Management.
Direct experience using PayWork and Workforce.
Strong payroll experience, including Records of Employment, benefits administration,
and government remittances.
Knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, including:
o Employment Standards Act
o Ontario Human Rights Code
o Occupational Health and Safety Act
o Pay Equity Act
o WSIB requirements
Experience independently handling employee relations matters and workplace
investigations.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential
information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines with minimal
supervision.
Ability to travel between GTA locations as required.
Benefits
Preferred / Asset Experience
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Experience in childcare, education, or the not-for-profit sector.
Experience supporting employees across multiple locations.
Experience working with collective agreements.
Compensation & Benefits
Employee benefits
Two weeks of vacation
Gas card for approved business travel
Potential consideration for hybrid work after demonstrated performance
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