Join to apply for the Senior Manager, People & Culture role at Save the Children Canada Save the Children Canada provided pay range This range is provided by Save the Children Canada. Save the Children believes every child has the right to a future. In Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – to support children to fulfil their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.

With over 100 years of experience, Save the Children is the world’s first and leading independent children’s organization – transforming lives and the future we share. Reporting to the Deputy Chief People Officer North America (DCPONA), the Senior Manager, People & Culture (SMPC), manages all people operations in the People & Culture team. The role implements all Save The Children Canada’s (SCC) people operations, initiatives, and projects contributing to the strategic planning and transformation of the organization.

In this role, the SMPC partners with people leaders and employees to provide a wide range of value‑added, data‑informed, inclusive, and streamlined people services to the organization. The SMPC serves as a lead business partner and trusted advisor supporting people managers and employees in alignment with employment legislation, the collective agreement, policies, and Save the Children Canada’s strategic goals as they relate to the hiring, engagement, development, and retention of staff.

Team Supervision: Demonstrate expertise in Human Resources (HR) best practices, labour relations (CUPE), policy and programs, compensation, recruitment, global mobility and employee relations in compliance with employment legislation and the collective agreement. Implement and maintain a client‑focused business partner HR operating model with diversity and data embedded to support all decisions and regular reporting. Deliver all P&C; team projects and tasks accurately and on‑time.

Compensation & Benefits: Manage total compensation, rewards and recognition programmes prioritizing equity and compliance with internal compensation guidelines. Maintain a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; Engage with CUPE Union local in consultation with the DCPONA; Represent SCC in arbitrations, mediations, human rights in partnership with the DCPONA.

Global Mobility: Manage and oversee end‑to‑end global mobility processes, including international assignments, secondments, and global recruitment efforts to/from other Save the Children member offices. Collaborate with global P&C; partners and serve as the primary point of contact for secondments and resolving issues in compliance with legislation and policies. Schedule and plan regular P&C; team meetings in consultation with the DCPONA, People Manager training initiatives, business partnership meetings, and employee engagement events.





Proactively provide the DCPONA and people managers with data informed systems, reports and analysis.

Talent Management: Lead and update all aspects of the performance management programme. Develop learning & development activities, manages recruitment, employee engagement approaches, training plans, career development, and succession planning.

Change Management: Lead and support change management initiatives with other managers and the leadership team to help drive organisational and team objectives. Lead assigned team/department providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management while ensuring alignment with organisational values and policies. Set clear team and individual performance expectations for productivity, quality, and success; Oversee budget management, recruitment, change management, and career development while ensuring compliance, fostering a respectful, values‑driven culture, and maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.

Ensure regular and transparent communication on strategy and policies, uphold SCC’s Code of Conduct, Policies, Leadership Charter, Reconciliation, Equity, Anti‑Racism, Diversity, Inclusion (READI), Health and Safety standards, integrates Child Safeguarding practices, models competencies, and professional and ethical behaviour. Post‑secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Experience in International Development, Non‑Governmental Organization (NGO/INGO), or other not‑for‑profit sectors is preferred. Deep knowledge of relevant legislation including Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, AODA, Human Rights Act etc. Previous experience managing Compensation, Perks, Pension, and Performance Management.

Strong technical skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AI and HRIS to manipulate data and create compelling reports and presentations for various audiences. French/Spanish/Arabic language skills is an asset. Demonstrated project management experience for task execution of assigned objectives supported by proficiency with MS Office tools and relevant technologies.

Displays analytical and problem‑solving skills to support initiatives with demonstrated adaptability to support change management for successful task implementation. Applies judgment and makes sound decisions that are accountable, justifiable, and in adherence to policies and procedures. Considers organisational strategy and thinks creatively to support creative initiatives and collaborations that deliver benefits for the children and families we serve.





Ability to occasionally travel locally, nationally and internationally (less than 10%) as required. Coordinated benefits for your partner paid by Save the Children Canada. ~ Hybrid workplace including opportunities to work remotely and flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and work life balance. ~4 weeks of vacation. ~ In addition to vacation, we offer a December 25 to January 1 office closure (SAVE Days) so employees can recharge with paid time off simultaneously. ~5 paid personal days. ~Parental leave top‑up. ~ Employer contributions to group pension plan. Access to help save for a first home through the pension provider. ~ Learning and development opportunities and specialised training including professional development time. ~ Confidential Employee Assistance Program services available to you and your dependents from your first day of employment. ~ If you are interested in this position, please visit and submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 PM EST January 19, 2026.

Internal candidates, please apply via ADP by 5:00 PM EST January 12, 2026. It is our individual and collective responsibility to ensure all children are protected from deliberate or unintentional acts that lead to the risk of, or actual, harm caused by our employees. Each employee shall be aware that there may be additional vulnerabilities facing children associated with their age, socio‑economic background, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, identity, sexual orientation or identity, and is committed to ensuring this does not form barriers to effective safeguarding.

Each employee is committed to fostering and sustaining a safe environment through proactive, accessible, and effective approaches that seek to prevent and respond to any harm to the children including but not limited to sexual exploitation and abuse. SCC and all its employees will take all reasonable steps to make itself safe, both as an organisation and in the conduct of all aspects of its day‑to‑day operations of emergency, humanitarian, developmental, policy, campaigning and administrative work. SCC support and acts in compliance with the Human Rights Code.

SCC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment or employment process, please notify People & Culture at This recruitment process may involve the use of AI‑enabled or automated tools within ADP Workforce Now to help manage job postings and application workflows. These tools may assist with tasks such as organising applicant information, identifying potential matches based on job‑related qualifications, or supporting communication and scheduling.

All hiring decisions are made by our People & Culture team and hiring managers.

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