Careers

Full Time, Salary

Primaris REIT is currently hiring a dedicated and enthusiastic Manager, People + Culture to join our team at our Head Office in Toronto, ON. If you have 5+ years in a HR Business Partner/Generalist position, a strong understanding of various provincial employment laws and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you!

As the Manager, People + Culture you are responsible for providing strategic people operations support to multiple locations across our portfolio. You will participate in all aspects that support the employee experience including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, organizational design, employee engagement, learning & development, data reporting & analysis, etc.
• Act as the P+C resource to a specific group of locations across the portfolio, to provide excellent & timely support and coaching & counseling to employees and management in the areas of talent acquisition & planning, employee relations, benefits, compensation, reward & recognition, learning & development, organizational effectiveness, absence management, succession planning, policies & programs, performance management, performance reviews, and terminations
• Play a key role in the cyclical P+C programs such as performance reviews, employee experience surveys, total rewards & compensation programs
• Provide expert guidance on the interpretation and practical applications of HR policies, procedures, processes, and relevant legislation
• In conjunction with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, proactively participate in key talent acquisition decisions as well as talent management initiatives
• Work closely with the Director, P+C to create and execute data-driven people strategies
• Build credibility with management to achieve goals and maximize their teams and talent
• Build and strengthen the capabilities of the P+C team in the delivery and execution of HR programs and services as well as share information, observations & learnings within the P+C team
• Ensure consistency in all execution of P+C policies and practices
• Maintain knowledge and compliance of trends, employment laws & regulations, best practices and regulatory changes in all aspects of human resources especially legislative requirements
• Review policies regularly to maintain compliance and recommend best practices
• Participate as the Employer Representative on the Head Office Health & Safety committee
• Work closely with the Director, People + Culture to deliver high quality, innovative P+C programming across the entire organization
• Conduct investigations where required and maintain accurate and objective records
• Dedicated partner to the hiring, onboarding and separation processes including (when required) reviewing applications, employment offers, and terminations prior to execution
• Provide reporting and analysis to Director, People + Culture and various leaders across the organization, as needed
• Other duties/projects as assigned

To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates who are excellent communicators, have a high degree of confidentiality and are able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, you likely have the following attributes:
• 5+ years experience as HR Business Partner or Generalist
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar
• Professional HR designation (e.g. CHRL or CHRP) or working towards
• Strong understanding of various provincial employment laws
• Bilingualism (French/English) an asset
• Must be able to travel ~30% of time
• Discreet nature and high degree of confidentiality
• Effective coaching and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent professional communication skills (both written and oral), including comfort presenting to a group
• Intermediate level MS Office skills
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes, tight timeline demands and prioritise in a high-demand environment within multiple locations
• Strong customer focus with ability to support/influence in a multi-site environment
• Ability to “think outside the box” and question existing tasks/methodologies with a view to improving overall processes and generating efficiencies
• Ability to work well within time constraints, able to effectively prioritize Join us and play a vital role in providing outstanding experiences to our valued customers and tenants.

Join us and play a vital role in providing outstanding experiences to our valued customers and tenants. We are seeking individuals with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Communicate clearly, concisely, professionally and convey active listening and openness
• Build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment, effort and a "take charge" attitude
• Produce accurate work with attention to detail and consistently meet deadlines
• Take ownership for actions, accept constructive criticism and make the necessary changes to behaviour
• Overcome obstacles to get the job done, identify problems and recommend solutions
• See change positively and adapt quickly to change in work requirements
• Embrace change and support new initiatives, anticipate and analyze issues in order to understand the future impact of actions and make sound decisions
• Actively support training & development opportunities for employees as well as provide regular and meaningful feedback while delegating responsibility and being comfortable working through others

• Respect: Value diverse perspectives, experiences and talents; treat others the way you would want to be treated
• Empowerment: Use the means provided to carry out responsibilities to the best of your ability and to implement creative ideas
• Integrity: Do the right thing, deliver on commitments and admit mistakes
• Teamwork: Work together as one team toward common goals
• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable for decisions and results

If your background matches the qualifications listed above and you are looking for an opportunity with a dynamic team, please submit your resume in confidence to careers@primarisreit.com. Please note that we thank all who apply however only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Primaris is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in the course of employment, including in recruitment and hiring. If, as a result of a disability, you require accommodation in order to apply for this role and/or participate in the recruitment process, please contact careers@primarisreit.com