Fractional HR Manager – Contract

Role Overview

• supporting in day-to-day HR operations for our Canada-based colleagues and managers
• managing onboarding and offboarding activity, documentation and local process ownership
• coordinating payroll, benefits and HR administration with internal teams and third-party providers
• owning the relationships with our Canadian specific third-party providers e.g. payroll & benefits
• advising on Ontario / Canada employment matters to ensure Bede remains within requirements of local labour law
• own and maintain local policies and people processes, guiding internal teams as appropriate to ensure compliance
• supporting and coaching managers with employee relations matters, absence, performance, conduct and wellbeing issues, with sensible escalation where needed
• managing statutory and company leave processes
• preparing contracts, letters and people documentation accurately and on time
• helping ensure our people data and records are well maintained
• assisting in any Canadian people specific audit requirements
• partnering with the wider People team on annual people activity and local delivery in Canada
• building strong working relationships with our Canada team and helping create a consistent Bede experience locally

***This role is intentionally focused on local HR operations and employee support in Canada. It is not designed to be a broad strategic HR Business Partner role across multiple regions. *

Requirements

• solid generalist HR experience in Ontario / Canada
• good knowledge of employment standards, local HR processes and practical people risk spotting
• experience supporting managers and employees across core HR matters, including onboarding, documentation, leave management and employee relations
• confidence coordinating payroll and benefits processes with providers and internal stakeholders
• the judgement to work independently, while knowing when to escalate more complex issues or when collaboration will bring the desired results
• a calm, practical and approachable style
• strong communication skills and a high level of discretion and diplomacy
• coaching approach to grow and bring out the best in our people
• the ability to prioritise well and stay organised in a role with a broad remit

****It would also be useful if you have: **

• experience working in a standalone or small-team HR role
• experience supporting a distributed or international business
• experience working closely with third-party providers
• CHRP or CHRL designation, or equivalent local HR credibility