Job Summary:

We are a family-run accredited Montessori School in Markham. We are seeking an HR Manager who will support our staff of 30+ members, shape the staff culture, and own everything to do with our staff, from day-to-day needs to compliance. This person will also act as our backup supervisor whenever our main supervisor is off site. This is a recent position and is full time, permanent, and on site.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain a positive and supportive work environment for all staff members.
- Set clear expectations for staff, apply them fairly and consistently, and model them every day.
- Handle all staff matters: concerns, conflicts, performance conversations, progressive discipline, documentation and difficult meetings.
- Lead hiring, onboarding and terminations, done properly and documented.
- Run timesheets, vacation and time-off requests, leaves and attendance records, on time and accurately.
- Prepare and submit payroll bi-weekly, distribute pay stubs, manage year-end balancing reports, ROEs, and process staff wage increases with owner approval.
- Update and maintain the Employee Handbook and staff policies, roll out changes, and make sure staff know them and follow them.
- Maintain the school's compliance with the Employment Standards Act, the Human Rights Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Report staff-related information to York Region under the Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care System (CWELCC) and to auditors.
- Run goal-setting staff evaluations and support teachers in their professional development and career growth.
- Keep every staff file complete and current: first aid, vulnerable sector checks, immunizations, qualifications, etc.
- Plan staff meetings, training days and team events.




- Act as supervisor when our main supervisor is away.

This is an office role. If we are short-staffed, you may be asked to cover a classroom as a last resort.

Requirements:

- At least 1 to 2 years in an HR role, with experience in conflict resolution, performance management, progressive discipline and terminations
- Working knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code
- Experience writing or updating an employee handbook or workplace policies
- CHRP or CHRL, or coursework complete and working toward it
- We will ask for a vulnerable sector check (dated within 6 months) and health assessment and immunization record as required for licensed child care before starting employment.
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification, completed in person, or willing to obtain it within 3 months of start.
- Calm, fair and direct. Strong written English. Comfortable with Microsoft 365 & Google Drive.

Bonus:

- Experience in a licensed child care centre or school
- Knowledge of O. Reg. 137/15 and child care licensing
- RECE or Montessori background
- Mandarin or Cantonese speaking

What we offer:

- $27 - $33 per hour, based on experience.
- 35 - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our school's operating hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
- Health & dental benefits available after 3 months of full time employment.
- Flexible time off.
- Waitlist priority for staff looking to enroll their children in our program

To apply, please submit to us through Indeed your resume and a short note on how you've improved staff culture at a previous employer. Pay: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 HR Manager (Child Care) (Markham)
🏢 Victoria Square Montessori School
📍 Markham