Human Resources Manager

Job summary

The HR Manager will manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes while providing practical HR support to employees and managers. They will also oversee performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, and ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Job details

Location: Preszler Injury Lawyers – Toronto Employment Type: Full-Time (hybrid) Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 Position: HR Manager About Preszler Injury Lawyers Preszler Injury Lawyers was established in 1959 by its founder, Robert P. Preszler. For over 60 years, Preszler Injury Lawyers has restricted its practice to claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and falls, product liability, sexual assault, wrongful dismissal, accident benefits, disability claims, and medical malpractice. Preszler Injury Lawyers exclusively represents Plaintiffs. About the Role We are seeking an organized, service-oriented, and hands-on HR Manager to join and strengthen our HR department. The successful candidate will support day-to-day HR operations and people initiatives in a fast-paced professional environment while providing practical guidance to employees and managers throughout the employment lifecycle. This is a hybrid position requiring attendance at our Toronto office at least three days per week. The ideal candidate will bring broad HR generalist experience, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and experience in a legal or professional services environment. This position is for an existing vacancy. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, and reference checks Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, system access, checklists, and orientation Provide timely and practical HR support to employees and managers regarding policies, forms, workplace concerns, and next steps Support performance management processes, including coaching, documentation, action plans, and follow-up Manage employee relations matters, maintain accurate documentation, and escalate legal or high-risk issues to senior leadership or external counsel as appropriate Maintain accurate HR records, trackers, and reports with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail Support benefits administration, workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, and the preparation of employment-related letters Coordinate training, employee engagement initiatives, and internal HR communications Review and update HR policies and practices to support compliance with applicable employment legislation and organizational needs Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, reporting, and the overall employee experience Perform other duties as required to support the HR department and the firm Qualifications & Skills Minimum three years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or similar role Working knowledge of Ontario employment standards, human rights obligations, and HR best practices Strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building, and management skills High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience in a legal or professional services environment is an asset CHRP or CHRL designation, or active progress toward a designation, is an asset The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of both day-to-day HR matters and longer-term people initiatives. You should be approachable and service-oriented while maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and professional judgment. We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, follows through on commitments, and can balance employee needs with the operational requirements of the firm. Success in this role requires collaboration, adaptability, and a practical approach to solving workplace issues. How to Apply Please submit your resume outlining your relevant HR experience and interest in the position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The HR Manager will manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes while providing practical HR support to employees and managers. They will also oversee performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, and ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of three years of progressive HR experience in a generalist role and a working knowledge of Ontario employment standards. Experience in a legal or professional services environment and a CHRP or CHRL designation are considered strong assets.

Benefits

• Benefits administration

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human Resources
• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Offboarding
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Benefits administration
• Policy development
• Employment legislation
• Conflict resolution
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Confidentiality
• Legal compliance
• HR generalist

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative