About the Role
This role provides leadership to the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, payroll, HRIS data management, compensation and benefits administration, health and safety, policies, and performance management. The Manager will oversee the HRIS (ADP WorkForce Now) and ensure accurate employee documentation, while also responding to employee inquiries and supporting leaders. The position focuses on building community, wellbeing, and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee ADP WorkForce Now, developing policies and protocols to ensure data integrity, maximize system capabilities, and prepare analyzed HR activity reports.
- Ensure accurate and efficient processing of payroll-related documentation in liaison with the Payroll and Benefits Officer.
- Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to the HR Coordinator.
- Administer the school’s compensation plan, ensuring efficiency, equity, and legislative compliance.
- Conduct salary scenario planning during the budget process.
- Manage short and long-term disability claims, supporting employees and liaising with the benefits provider.
- Support, coach, and advise school leaders and employees regarding policy interpretation and employee relations matters.
- Serve as an active member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and Risk Management Committee.
- Collaborate on programs promoting health, safety, and wellness.
- Partner with the Manager, Talent Acquisition on recruitment practices.
- Partner with the Head, Talent Management to implement staff feedback and growth programs.
- Participate as a member of the Management Team, collaborating to ensure integrated leadership.
Requirements
- A university degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is required or currently in progress.
- 5 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience in the non-profit or education sector is a strong asset.
- Strong experience in human resources administration, systems, and payroll.
- Proficiency with ADP WorkForce Now is preferred.
- Superior relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to manage situations with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
- Ability to provide objective, confidential consultation.
- Highly collaborative team player.
- Strong commitment to employee development and professional learning.
Skills
- Human resources administration
- HRIS management
- Payroll processing
- ADP WorkForce Now
- Compensation administration
- Benefits administration
- Health and safety
- Performance management
- Employee relations
- Relationship-building
- Communication
- Analytical skills
- Judgment
- Collaboration
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 5 years of progressive HR experience
- Supervisory role experience
Education Level
- University degree in Human Resource Management or related field
- CHRL designation (required or in progress)
Salary/Compensations
- $87,576 - $109,471
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous vacation
- Taxable lunch benefit
- Health and dental benefits
- Pension plans
- Contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for eligible employees
- Ongoing professional development
- Mentorship
About the Company
- Branksome Hall is a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, with over 900 students and 230 colleagues.
- The school fosters an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and creativity.
- Core values include Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference.
- It is a world-renowned educational community committed to the development of all constituents.
Equal Opportunity
- Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
- Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense.
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.
