Human Resources Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Manager to join our international affairs client in Ottawa on a permanent basis. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely, along with comprehensive health and dental benefits.

As an Human Resources Manager, you will serve as a proactive and tactical advisor to both employees and managers, providing expert guidance on HR and employment-related matters. Reporting to the Administrative Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the organization’s people strategies and driving operational excellence.

This role requires a hands-on HR professional who can lead initiatives, build best practices, and offer strategic HR support across the entire employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment: Create job postings, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and manage the selection process for new hires.
• Build applicant sources: Research and engage with community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, and online platforms to promote the organization’s opportunities and benefits.
• Provide expert consultation: Offer leadership and guidance on contract negotiations, contract administration, and employee relations issues.
• Coach and advise: Work with team members and management to address performance issues, enhance employee morale, and ensure high levels of engagement.
• Support succession planning and onboarding: Assist in new staff orientation, health and wellness initiatives, and development opportunities.
• Maintain employee records: Keep HR, employee health, agency, and contract services files up to date.
• Drive employee engagement: Advocate for employee retention and actively participate in initiatives to strengthen engagement across the organization.
• HR policy development: Assist in the creation and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Additional duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant HR experience, with proven success in a similar role.
• CHRP or CHRL designation (preferred).
• Strong experience in coaching, mentoring, and driving organizational processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Business, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives effectively.
• Practical understanding of performance management, diversity, and conflict resolution methodologies.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Tact, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to make effective decisions and recommendations under pressure.