Human Resources Manager

Job summary

The HR Manager oversees recruitment, onboarding, policy development, and staff engagement while providing expert advice to management on performance and conflict resolution. Additionally, the role supports payroll processing, benefit administration, and ensures organizational compliance with legislative requirements.

Job details

Why join CMHA Kenora? We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers: Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Comprehensive Health Benefits Employee & Family Assistance Program Paid Vacation Days Learning & professional development opportunities Deadline to apply: November 19th, 2026 New Position: Human Resources Manager Administration Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch Job Title: Human Resource Manager Work Location: CMHA Kenora Main Office Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $75, 935 - $90,643 per year For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.ca Overview: The HR Manager is part of the Branch Administrative team and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or equivalent. Member of HRPA; CHRP, CHRL or other HR designation, or in progress is an asset. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources Minimum of 3 years of formal leadership and people management experience. Joint Health and Safety Certification is preferred. Ability to work in fast paced, team-oriented work environment High attention to detail and strong organizational skills required Experience with report preparation and strong data entry skills Good written and verbal communication skills Payroll experience, at least 1 year, supporting full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees in Canada required Professionalism in performance of duties Valid Driver’s License DUTIES: Human Resource Duties: Develop and oversee the organization’s recruitment, selection, and offer-management framework; advise hiring leaders on role design, selection risks, compensation, negotiation, and final-candidate decisions. Delegate or oversee routine posting, scheduling, applicant administration, and file maintenance. Collaborating with Team Leads to understand each program and position. Create interview questionnaire to reflect the skills and competencies required for the program/position. Deliver and coordinate new hire orientation, training, including initial meeting, developing orientation schedule and regular check-ins. Follow up to make sure all mandatory onboarding tasks, training and policies review have been completed. Establish and evaluate the organization’s onboarding, mandatory-training, and probation-management framework. Ensure designated staff coordinate logistics and records. Collaboratively lead the development, implementation and oversight of human resources policies and procedures, programs and services, ensuring compliance with legislation (e.g. Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, Pay Equity) and adherence to sound HR principles and best practices. Have strategic mindset for talent retention and succession planning. Be the champion of CMHA, Kenora Branch’s for staff engagement including but not limited to developing training sessions, information sessions, coaching and mentoring sessions. Provide expert advice, coaching and support management and staff on various human resources matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, mediation, health and safety, compensation, benefits and other human resource related tasks. Support agency on discipline issues by helping Team Leads in creating performance management plans, reviewing performance and coaching history, investigating, and recommending disciplinary steps according to policy and industry best practices. Maintaining employee file and creating discipline documents including letters to file, documentation of meetings, termination letters or any other files relevant to staff Provide leadership and oversight of benefit administration for group benefits, pension plan or any benefits provided by CMHA Kenora Branch. Benefit administration includes but is not limited to adding and removing staff, confirming eligibility, addressing any queries from staff, conducting benefit information sessions etc. Own the governance, data-integrity standards, reporting framework, access controls, and process-improvement roadmap for the Human Resources Information System. . Perform any workforce planning, career development, benefit planning and other strategic planning to tackle human capital related issues at CMHA, Kenora Branch. Payroll Duties: Support the Finance Assistant as a backup in processing payroll bi-weekly for Salaried, Hourly and Casual Staff. Establish HR controls for payroll onboarding and employee-status changes. Ensure payroll receives accurate, timely, authorized information Oversee the HR policy and approval framework for time, attendance, leave, and compensation changes; resolve escalated issues with Finance and leadership. . Support and monitor payroll related deductions relating to Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Group Benefits. Coordinate with Finance and external providers on escalated matters Monitor vacation, sick and other leave balances. Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations, tax laws, labor laws, and ensure compliance with payroll processing. Assist with T4 preparation. Support in the collection of data for reporting internally and externally. Ensure all salary adjustments are communicated to Payroll. General Duties: Provide senior HR advice and project leadership to senior management. . Participate in one on one, team, and all-staff meetings. Adherence to all policies of CMHA Kenora Branch including assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel and organizational records and information. Maintain Agency’s stability and reputation by ensuring high standards of professional conduct and quality of care, adhering to legislative requirements, policies and procedures, funding body criteria, and professional and Branch standards. Be vigilant of any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of the Joint, Health and Safety Representative To participate in relevant training and development courses agreed with Team Lead the Chief Executive Officer Participate in identified committees as directed by the Chief Executive Officer both internally and externally Responsible for self-care Other duties of senior, strategic, and confidential HR nature consistent with the level and purpose of the position as assigned by the CEO. How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume by visiting our careers page at https://cmhak.on.ca/get-involved/careers/ The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

The HR Manager oversees recruitment, onboarding, policy development, and staff engagement while providing expert advice to management on performance and conflict resolution. Additionally, the role supports payroll processing, benefit administration, and ensures organizational compliance with legislative requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in Human Resources or a related field and possess at least 5 years of HR experience, including 3 years in a leadership capacity. Proficiency in full-cycle payroll and strong organizational skills are required, with professional HR designations considered an asset.

Benefits

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• report preparation · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human Resources Management
• Leadership
• People Management
• Payroll Administration
• Recruitment
• Performance Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Policy Development
• Data Entry
• Report Preparation
• Strategic Planning
• Staff Engagement
• Benefit Administration
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Onboarding
• Communication
• Process Improvement
• Mentorship
• Planning
• Management
• Governance
• Training And Development
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Team Leadership
• Business Administration
• Organizational Skills
• Negotiation
• Coaching
• Finance
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Professionalism
• Report Writing
• Tax Laws
• Valid Driver's License
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Confidentiality
• Probation
• Data Integrity
• Labor Law
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Legislation
• Mental Health
• Scheduling
• Team Oriented
• Human Resource Management
• Mediation
• Workforce Planning
• Succession Planning
• Payroll Regulations

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Healthcare
• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources Manager
• Human Resource Managers
• Human Resources Managers