Job Summary Manager, People – Canada reports to SVP, People. International Department: People Team. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Job Type: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term. Pay range: $100,000 to $130,000. Vacancy: New position. The People team sits at the heart of Warner Music Group and is focused on attracting, retaining, and developing exceptional people, enabling them to be the best they can be to drive Warner’s continued success in the marketplace. Key Responsibilities Deliver a consistently high HR services from hire to retire Be data‑driven, using insight to identify trends and inform decisions Understand business models, goals, vision, and culture in defining and executing on people and culture priorities Deliver local talent, learning and development initiatives Ensure local ERGs are supported and connected to leadership Partner with global people team members to manage matrixed complexities relating to global teams with Canadian based resources, keeping stakeholders appraised and engaged Develop organisation plans and models to support objectives and advance the business and its functions Collaborate with Global People team centres of excellence to successfully deliver programs, initiatives, and cycles Coach leaders to drive change management, talent, engagement, culture, mobility and communication approaches with their teams Partner closely with the Director of Finance to ensure people plans align with financial plans and headcount is accurately reported Deliver projects to support simplification and consolidation of services (e.G. payroll transition, benefits management) Manage ER cases and deliver organisational changes (reorganisations, new operating models, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures etc.) Manage local brokers and benefit providers and adhere to WMG compensation standards Deliver end‑to‑end people operations spanning policy, compliance, Workday maintenance and reporting, onboarding and off‑boarding,



talent acquisition, payroll etc. Candidate Profile Resilient and able to take on complex situations with enthusiasm and a sense of calm Sound experience of delivering HR services and business partnering High level of emotional intelligence and awareness Project management and delivery capabilities – highly organised Experience of payroll management and transitioning payroll service providers Data‑driven HR guru – highly analytical and promotes technology/AI enabled people solutions Keen eye for continuous improvement and operational efficiency Adept at developing talent Tolerates ambiguity and is flexible to changing business needs Great communication, problem‑solver and makes things simple Strong conflict management, negotiation and influencing skills Background in HR skills and experiences spanning: Employee Relations, Employment Law, Recruiting, Talent & Development, Org. Development, People Tech, Compensation and Benefits etc. Thrives on delivering and building relationships in person and virtually. Preferred Experience Experience working within the music, tech or media industry (not essential). Experience of cloud‑based HR systems (Workday). Employment Requirements Minimum of 4 days per week in the office. EEO Statement We are committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal prospect workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, People - Canada (Toronto)
🏢 Warner Music Group
📍 Toronto