With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward.

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Canada, Starcom is a part of Publicis Media within Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We truly love the world of Media and Advertising. We see the planning and buying process as art.

However, it is an art that is always best when backed by the science of empirical data. Only communications company to be ranked in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Great Places to Work ~2022 Media Agency of the Year ~2023 Media Agency of the Year finalist Work Your World program enabling you to experience working from anywhere in Canada or overseas for up to 6 weeks a year Extended long weekends throughout the year with an additional day off each long weekend Wellness & Tech benefits to support what’s most important to you Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform as well as a Professional Development Allowance Local and Global Mobility within the Publicis Groupe network We are seeking a team-oriented and employee-focused Manager, Human Resources to support leaders and employees across our growing media organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, workforce planning, and day-to-day people matters.

The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in employee relations and will enjoy partnering closely with leaders to navigate workplace challenges, support employee development, and foster a positive and inclusive culture. This role also plays an important part in the implementation of HR programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

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Relations & Management Support Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and HR best practices. Support resolution of employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes. Conduct and support workplace investigations, including documentation, fact-finding, recommendations, and follow-up.

Coach managers on performance, development, attendance, conflict resolution, and difficult conversations. Support accommodation, leave management, and return-to-work processes.

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Partnership & Talent Support Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, performance, and offboarding. Manage organizational change and business initiatives, ensuring clear communication and positive employee experience. Facilitate talent review and performance management processes.

Analyze employee engagement survey results and HR metrics (e.g., Oversee day-to-day HR support for assigned client groups, ensuring consistent and effective HR partnership. Culture, Engagement & HR Initiatives Collaborate across teams, including HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D;, and DEI to deliver integrated culture and people initiatives, while mentoring junior staff and effectively managing up to senior leaders. Support employee engagement, recognition, and culture initiatives.

Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Compliance & HR Operations Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices. Provide guidance on policy interpretation and application.

Support development, implementation, and improvement of HR programs, policies, and processes. Maintain accurate HR documentation and reporting.



Identify and escalation people-related risks and support mitigation strategies. 5–8 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, performance management, manager coaching, talent development, and the implementation of HR programs and initiatives. ~2–3 years of experience leading employee relations and performance management activities, providing strategic guidance to managers on complex workplace issues, policy interpretation, and organizational effectiveness. ~ Experience supporting leaders on a variety of people-related matters in a HR Business Partner or HR Manager capacity. ~ Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices. ~ Experience resolving employee relations issues is considered a strong asset. ~ CHRP designation or progress toward designation is considered an asset.

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• Change Management Starcom is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. The salary range for this position is $ 80K - $85K per year . This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making.

📌 Head of Human Resources and Office Management (Toronto)
🏢 Publicis Media
📍 Toronto