Title:Senior Human Resources Manager
Organization:Real Food for Real Kids
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Location:East End of Toronto, ON (hybrid of 4 days remote and 1 onsite work day)
Hours of work:Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, flexible schedule with core hours of 9am to 3pm
Contract:Approximately 16 months ending October 17, 2025(covering maternity leave)
Compensation:$90k - $100k (commensurate with experience)
About Real Food For Real Kids:
Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is a growing company on a mission to make real food the standard rather than the exception.
A multiple award-winning company recognized for excellence and innovation, we're a leading healthy catering company for child care centres, schools and camps. We're well poised for growth into new markets and planning for significant expansion over the coming years.
Our Talent, Training & Culture team is looking for a fantastic person who is energized by people to join us as an Interim Senior Human Resources Manager on a 16 month contract. If you like the sound of us so far, keep reading to see if you have the experience and skills needed for this rewarding role!
About the Role:
The contract Sr. Human Resources (SHR) Manager, Internal Strategy is a 16 month contract position responsible for providing advisory support while managing the life cycle of HR projects across a variety of HR-related areas, including compensation, benefits, wellness, performance management, recruitment, employee relations, disability management and training & development.
In addition to supporting internal clients, the SHR Manager will provide mentorship and growth opportunities to the HR team, identifying major challenges and overcoming them together. The Sr. HR Manager, Internal Strategy thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, is highly agile, and can take both a strategic and tactical approach to HR.
Some of the things you'll get paid to do:
Strategy & Budget
- Execution of the F'25 HR internal strategy in collaboration with the Leadership Team & Management Team (strategy, culture, internal design, change management, metrics and analytics)
- Provides leadership, guidance and counsel on matters related to retention, internal effectiveness,
- performance, internal change, benefits strategy, collaboration development, Culture, Diversity,
- Equity and Inclusion
- Supports and work closely with the Director, CEO on the annual internal strategic initiatives and
- implementation
- Leads Health & Dental Benefit program (recognition, benefits administration, wellness initiatives)
- Develop and implement HR related analytics and metrics within the business
- Help to oversee the implementation of a new Human Resource Information System (HRIS) across RFRK/
Training, Development & Engagement
- Help lead a high performance remote working culture by developing remote-first operating principles, norms, and policies for the company
- Oversee the development of internal training to ensure that all training initiatives are completed on time and in accordance with the HR strategy.
- Identify new potential training initiatives internally and closing gaps in current staff
Payroll, Compensation & Benefits
- Oversee payroll in conjunction with Director of Finance & Administration
- Lead development and implementation of employee benefits plan & retirement planning
- Analyze HR statistics and metrics, employee performance, turnover, retention and cost per hire rate, revenue per employee
- Maintain HR budget along with Senior Organizational Strategy Manager
- Lead on restructuring headcount planning & analytics
Employee Relations, Compliance & Disability Management
- Provide managers with tools to handle escalated employee relations issues including attendance, absences, disability management, terminations, etc.
- In collaboration with external HR and Legal teams, effectively resolves potential legal issues with minimal cost.
- Maintain the law and assure that all compliance policies comply with the federal law
- Represent the Organization as a management team member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
- Lead the disability management, return to work and WSIB reporting program.
Company Culture
- Development of company policies and strategies that help in creating and building a better
- environment for employees to work
- Development and implementation of employee recognition programs
- Provide direction and act as a support resource to the various culture clubs at RFRK, ensuring that their that initiatives align with company values
About You
Must-haves
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 7 years progressive Human Resources experience
- 3 years experience in a Human Resources management role
- Strong Health & Safety background
- CHRP/CHRL is an asset
- Experience managing and implementing an HRIS system
- Experience managing payroll & time management systems
- Strong proficiency in Google Suite & Microsoft Office
- Must be knowledgeable on key legal issues associated with HR practices in Ontario
- Experience partnering with business leaders on developing and driving initiatives.
- Change management leadership capability
- Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills
- Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment
- Structured and self-directed
Working at RFRK comes with other perks too:
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible Work Arrangements:Embrace the best of both worlds with our hybrid remote and onsite work location options. We believe in a work environment that suits your needs.
- Flex Hours:We understand life's demands. Our flexible hours let you balance work and personal commitments seamlessly.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health and Wellbeing:Our benefits program includes coverage for alternative and preventative health treatments, ensuring your wellbeing is a top priority.
Time for You
- Vacation:Enjoy three weeks of vacation per year
- Paid Sick & Wellness Days:Take up to 8 paid sick and wellness days each year. Your wellbeing and work-life harmony matter to us.
To apply, please upload your résumé and cover letter, including salary expectations, explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role. If you meet almost all of the requirements and are not sure if you should apply, apply anyway! We may see something special in your application that sets you apart from the rest.
Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. W.