Manager, Corporate and HR Services

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid work setting – 1 day work from home)

Hours of work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

About Us

Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. (Hillsdale) is an independent, employee-driven, and client-aligned investment boutique managing assets on behalf of a select group of sophisticated institutional and private wealth investors. We engage in disciplined active investment management, specializing in equities, alternatives, ESG, and customized mandates. We are committed to producing the highest quality equity investment strategies. As a firm, we value curiosity, humility, resilience, and strive to maintain an open, collegial and dynamic work environment. Hillsdale is recognized for both investment and service excellence – a reflection of our relentless pursuit of research and development and the dedication of our employees who invest alongside our clients. Hillsdale has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for our industry across Canada.

About the Role

Reporting to the VP, Talent Acquisition and Development, you will serve as a Management Consultant, advising on and enhancing the firm’s organizational effectiveness. You will analyze and propose improvements to corporate services, vendor management, and administrative systems, ensuring alignment with best practices and strategic objectives. In this role, you will provide expert guidance while leading initiatives to improve operational efficiency and support a high-performance, collaborative workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments and proposing improvements to methods, systems and procedures in areas such as operations, corporate services and human resources.
• Designing and implementing tools and digital systems to enhance team collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Improving firm processes by applying AI tools or techniques to enhance task efficiency or accuracy.
• Consulting on the HR system, helping roll out new features, managing data, troubleshooting, and designing and providing reports.
• Assisting the VP, Talent Acquisition and Development, with recruiting and managing staff onboarding and offboarding process.
• Leading the Joint Health and Safety Committee, health and safety resolutions and track compliance.
• Leading the Vendor Management Framework project, overseeing contract management, compliance and due diligence processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, or a related subject, such as Engineering, is required.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of combined experience in project management, vendor management, corporate services, and human resources support is required.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor lifecycle management, including procurement, compliance and cost optimization.
• Experience navigating regulatory compliance frameworks and audits.
• Experience introducing and customizing project management tools to support teams.
• HR generalist experience (benefits administration, recruitment support, HRIS administration, onboarding/offboarding).
• Proficiency with Project Management systems, HRIS systems, CRM systems and strong MS Office with advanced Excel is required.
• Curiosity in leveraging AI tools for workflow efficiencies.
• Highly process-oriented and organized with the proven ability to multitask by setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative and trusting relationships across all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• Diplomacy and tact are required as there is a high degree of confidential and sensitive information.
• Analytical skills and the ability to thrive when working independently.
• Experience in workplace Health and Safety oversight.
• Ability to occasionally support events outside of regular hours.

Benefits

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
• Extended health care and Health Care Spending Account.
• Flexible work environment and commuting reimbursement when you do work from the office.
• Supportive amenities: access to a stocked kitchen, catered lunches, ergonomic home office setup, gym membership, employee appreciation events, and retreats.
• Hillsdale’s charitable giving program matches your donations and supports your volunteer interests.
• Access to an in-house Financial Advisor.

Pay

$90,100 - $110,000 CAD/year