Manager, Human Resources

We are seeking an individual who is aligned with our core values and reflects our core competencies to join our Human Resources team as Manager, Human Resources.  This is a full-time, permanent position.

About Havergal

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At the forefront of women’s education for over 125 years, Havergal offers a contemporary liberal arts education and is rooted in the Anglican tradition.  Havergal’s mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking, and global mindedness within our students.

At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people.  We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace.  We encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, and persons with disabilities.   We are seeking candidates with a wide range of experiences and diverse identities and perspectives to contribute to our culture of excellence.

The Position:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager works collaboratively with members of the HR Team in the effective implementation of the HR functions including recruitment and onboarding, retention, performance management, recognition, policy development and documentation, HR data management and reporting, employee safety and wellness, communications, and learning and development.  This role requires the Manager to work with a hands-on approach with respect to the daily HR situations that may occur while maintaining to be an active participant in the development and implementation of HR goals and operating plans.

The HR Manager plays an integral role to champion HR initiatives that support Havergal’s talent strategy and enable a collaborative, engaged and high performing culture. The Manager provides management and administrative support in the delivery of various HR projects and initiatives, being a key partner in designing, documenting, communicating and implementing processes, procedures, and programs to support the human resources needs of the business and the strategic initiatives of the School. The Manager must have a very high degree of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees, including tact and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

The HR Manager stays informed of competitive management practices and new developments, ensuring the School’s HR policies and programs are designed to attract and retain highly diverse employees while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

To learn more about these opportunities, the expectations, qualification requirements and How To Apply please visit our website at  www.havergal.on.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to express their interest no later than September 30, 2022.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.ca.