Manager of Human Resources – One Year Maternity Leave Contract

About Family Services Windsor-Essex

At Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE), we empower people to overcome challenges, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives. As a trusted non-profit, charitable organization, we provide compassionate counselling and support services that help individuals feel valued, included, and connected to their community.

Our mission goes beyond service delivery — we foster belonging, wellness, and dignity. FSWE team members know their work matters. We offer a supportive workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Our staff enjoy a competitive benefits package, adaptable work hours, and weekly wellness time, because we care for those who care for others.

If you’re a passionate worker who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real impact in the Windsor-Essex community, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Human Resources to provide leadership and oversight of the agency’s human resources function during a maternity leave contract. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this is an autonomous HR leadership role with broad responsibility for HR operations, employee relations, organizational compliance, and related operational portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership & Employee Relations

-

- Lead and oversee the agency’s full HR function, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, leaves, accommodations, and offboarding.

- Act as HR advisor to the Executive Director and Leadership Team,



providing guidance on employee matters, organizational decisions, workplace practices, and HR risk.

- Maintain regular communication and collaboration with the Executive Director, providing HR advice, updates, recommendations, and support on employee matters, organizational priorities, compliance, and emerging HR issues.

-

- Provide HR consultation and support to managers and employees across the organization.

- Manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace issues, accommodations, investigations, and terminations.

- Interpret and apply Ontario employment legislation, organizational policies, and HR best practices.

- Identify HR risks and recommend appropriate approaches, processes, and solutions.

- Consult with external legal counsel and other professional advisors on complex employment matters when required.

- Oversee employee changes including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, resignations, and terminations.

HR Operations, Compliance & Administration

-

- Ensure the integrity and effective administration of employee records, HRIS information, employment documentation, and confidential personnel files.

- Oversee benefits administration, including Health & Dental, EAP, and RRSP programs.





- Coordinate biweekly payroll changes and information with Finance.

- Monitor probationary periods, performance reviews, vacation entitlements, years of service, compensation movements, and other key employment milestones.

- Ensure mandatory training, certifications, and compliance requirements are monitored and maintained

- Oversee the effective use and administration of the agency’s HRIS and related HR technology.

- Ensure HR processes are timely, accurate, consistent, and aligned with legislative and organizational requirements.

Recruitment, Student & Affiliate Programs

-

- Lead recruitment activities across the organization, including workforce planning, job postings, candidate selection, offers, and onboarding.

- Coordinate student placements and internal rotations.

- Oversee affiliate recruitment, onboarding, documentation, and registration requirements.

- Coordinate summer student and other placement programs.

Organizational Operations

In addition to the HR portfolio, the Manager of Human Resources provides oversight and coordination for key operational functions that support the effective day-to-day operation of the agency.

-

- Coordinate employee IT requirements and liaise with the agency’s third-party IT provider.

- Support Leadership with operational planning, problem-solving, and organizational initiatives as required.

What You Bring

-

- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Minimum 4 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an

📌 Manager of Human Resources (Canada)
🏢 Family Services Windsor-Essex
📍 Canada