Human Resources Manager 16-Month Contract Maternity Leave Coverage

Company Overview:

Deighton Associates Ltd. is a global leader in infrastructure asset management software dedicated to helping governments and transportation agencies make smarter data-driven decisions. With its flagship platform dTIMS Deighton empowers clients to manage roads bridges and other critical assets with precision and long-term sustainability in mind. Backed by decades of innovation and a collaborative team culture Deighton is trusted by organizations worldwide to deliver impactful future-ready solutions. Join a team that thrives on open communication collaboration and celebrating wins togetherwhere your contributions are valued and your growth is supported every step of the way!

Job Summary:

Deighton Associates Ltd. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join the team on an 16âmonth contract to provide maternity leave coverage. This role will lead and oversee the full HR function ensuring continuity compliance and a positive employee experience throughout the contract term.

The Human Resources Manager will act as a trusted advisor to leadership manage a team of HR professionals and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment employee relations performance management onboarding and offboarding employee engagement and the legal and compliance aspects of HR.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Leadership & Team Management

• Lead coach and develop Deighton Associates Ltd.s HR team providing clear direction mentorship and performance feedback.
• Set priorities allocate work and ensure timely and consistent HR service delivery.
• Promote collaboration professionalism and continuous improvement within the HR function.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Oversee fullâcycle recruitment across Deighton Associates Ltd. including recruitment requests/tracker job postings candidate screening interviewing and offer management.
• Partner with internal recruiter hiring managers to understand business needs and deliver effective hiring solutions.
• Ensure recruitment practices align with equity diversity and inclusion principles.
• Continuously review and improve recruitment processes and tools.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters including performance concerns workplace conflict attendance management accommodations and terminations.
• Conduct and oversee workplace investigations ensuring fairness confidentiality and appropriate documentation.
• Provide practical riskâaware guidance to leaders on employee relations matters.

Performance Management

• Oversee performance management processes including goal setting biannual performance reviews and development/career planning.
• Ensure consistent application of performance standards across the organization.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Oversee a consistent and welcoming onboarding experience for all new hires at Deighton Associates Ltd.
• Oversee probation tracking role clarity and early employee engagement.
• Oversee and support offboarding processes including exit interviews system access removal and final documentation.
• Analyze onboarding and exit feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives surveys and followâup action planning.
• Partner with DAL directors to strengthen organizational culture and employee experience.
• Support initiatives related to recognition wellness inclusion and employee communication.
• Oversight of employee events (planning execution and budget).
• Governance and evolution of the Deighton Platinum Club program (employee recognition program).

Legal Compliance & HR Risk Management

• Ensure Deighton Associates Ltd.s HR practices comply with applicable employment legislation including the Employment Standards Act Human Rights Code and Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Review maintain and update HR policies procedures and templates.
• Partner with DAL external legal counsel when required on complex or highârisk matters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation.

Strategic HR Support

• Provide HR advice and support to the leadership team on workforce planning organizational change and peopleârelated risk.
• Support ongoing HR projects and initiatives during the contract period.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership coaching and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to balance operational HR demands with strategic thinking.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic fastâpaced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postâsecondary education in Human Resources.
• 7-9 years of progressive HR experience including experience managing people.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation.
• Demonstrated experience across recruitment employee relations performance management and HR compliance.

What does Deighton Provide

• Competitive compensation vacation and personal time group benefits.
• In-house executive Chef Lunch meals prepared and provided 5 days a week..
• A supportive team that encourages and supports professional growth..
• Located in Whitby Ontario- Right off the 401 in the heart of Durham Region.
• Company and department employee social events gaming stations in-office.
• Working on meaningful and impactful work.
• On-Site parking

Salary Range:CAD $95000- CAD $115000.

Start Date: July-August

Deighton Associates Ltd. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Required Experience:

Manager