Human Resources Manager - Maternity Leave Coverage

About Us

Spaces Group Inc. is the parent company ofCDI SpacesandTruspace, delivering exceptionalservicesacross Canada. With operations spanningacrossfiveprovinceswe pride ourselves on creating engaging workplaces for both our clients and our employees.

We are looking for an experienced and people-focusedHR Managerto join our team for anup-to18-monthmaternity leavecoverage.This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic HR professional to lead the organization'speoplefunction, partner with leaders across the business, and continue building an exceptional employee experience.

Weanticipatethe start date to be mid-September.

About the Role

The HR Manager serves toprovide leadership and oversight for all human resources functions. This role is responsible forensuring compliance with provincial employment legislation, developingpeoplestrategies that support organizational growth, and fostering an engaging, high-performing workplace culture.

Through leadership of the HR function, oversight of employee experience and culture, recruitment, performance management, benefits administration, and support of administrative office operations across multiple locations, the HR Manager ensures consistent people and workplace practices that enable operational excellence and support the organization's long-term success.

Reporting to the CEO, this position provides leadership to the HR Coordinator and Administrative Assistant while partnering closely with leaders across the organization.

While this is a maternity leavecoverage position, we are looking for someone who is excited to make a meaningful impact from day one and become a trusted member of our leadership team throughout the duration of the contract.

What You'll Be Responsible For

HR Leadership & Operations

• Lead the day-to-day HR function acrossseparatecorporate entities.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the HR Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.

• Partner with leaders toprovideHR guidance, coaching, and practical solutions.

• Identifyopportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and overall operational effectiveness.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning across multiple provinces.

• Partner with hiring managersand HR Coordinatorto attract and hire top talent.

• Monitor recruitment metrics, pipelines, and hiring effectiveness.

• Ensure recruitment practicescomply withprovincial legislation and company standards.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Provide guidance on employee relations,conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.

• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, and corrective action.

• Lead performance review processes, onboarding milestones, and talent assessment initiatives.

Employee Experience, Culture & Engagement

• Championa positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.

• Lead monthly All Staff meetings and Quarterly Business ReviewsMeetings.

• Analyze monthly wellbeing survey results and develop action plans with leadership.

• Lead semi-annual eNPS surveys and employee engagement initiatives.

• Support quarterly social eventsand company culture initiatives.

Benefits Administration

• Administer the company's Manulifegroupbenefits program.

• Support employee enrollments, changes, and benefit inquiries.

• Manage vendor relationships and conductsemi-annualbenefit audits.

HR Compliance & Policy Management

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across five Canadian provinces.

• Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and documentationas needed.

• MaintainHR systems including BambooHR and employee records, alongside HR Coordinator.

• Monitor legislative changes and recommend policy updatesas needed.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding programs to ensurea seamlessemployee experience.

• Conduct exit interviews andidentifytrends for continuous improvement.

Administrative Operations Support

• Provide leadership and support to the Administrative Assistant responsible for office operations.

• Support/overseeadministrative processes across locations, including facilities, fleet administration, travel coordination, and workplace services.

• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes andthe overallemployee workplace experience.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, ora relatedfield.

• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibilities.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, with experience supporting multiple provinces considered a strong asset.

• Experience leading recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development initiatives.

• Experience administering group benefits and HRIS systems (BambooHR experience is an asset).

• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingconfidentiality and professionalism.
  

Why Join Us?

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive salary Based on experience, skills, and education.

• Support for work-life balance paid vacation, birthday flex day, and performance-based earned time off.
• Core Health Benefits 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage, andadditionalfunds for flex spending accounts.
• Tailor-fit workspace We outfit your workspace with tailor-fit furniture solutions to make your work-life comfortable and enjoyable.

• Inclusive and family-oriented work environment You will build meaningful relationships with people who genuinely want to help you succeed.

If you love people and want to make a difference in the workplace, we want to hear from you.Spaces Group Inc.is an energetic team of people who want to make a difference in our community by creating spaces that transform lives.

We believe that every space we create is an opportunity to provide positive change in the lives of our clients and our people.Itsabout we not me around here, a place where people find meaning, develop themselves, and provide for their families; and you have an entire team to support your goals. Asking for help when needed and rolling up your sleeves toassistsomeone else are two things weencourage fromeveryone who works here.Itsan environment whereit'sfine to fail because together, we will find a solution. We build meaningful relationships and genuinely care about ensuring our clients and employees have an amazing experience with us.

Working with the team atSpaces Group Inc.is fun, productive, and challenging in all the right ways. We have a wonderful work environment and a team of dedicated, client-focused employees. If you love working with a smart, innovative team and appreciate lunches and celebratory treats, we are the place for you - please apply!