Job Description

The Shared Services Unit is seeking an individual to fill the role of Human Resources Manager on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours/week).
The Shared Services Unit brings together all the shared services offered and includes Human Resources, Payroll Services, GCO Administration, Employment Legal Services and Information Technology Operations. They ensure that policies and processes established by the General Council are upheld, and that federal/provincial employment standards are met.
Position Purpose
The Manager, Human Resources & Payroll provides operational leadership for Human Resources and Payroll programs across the General Council and Regional Council offices. They ensure HR programs and policies support organizational goals, foster a culture of equity and inclusion, and promote the well-being and effectiveness of all staff. They provide leadership to the General Council Office Payroll Client Services Team and the provision of services to pastoral charges across Canada on payroll related matters. They serve as trusted advisor to the Executive Minister Shared Services, a mentor to the HR and Payroll Team, and a steward of fair employment practices.
Primary areas of responsibility:

• Human Resources Operations and Programs (40%) - Oversight of Recruitment; Performance Management; Rewards and Recognition; Succession Planning; Health & Safety and Policy Development;
• Relationship and People Management (30%) - Responsible and accountable for oversight and management of the strategic day to day functioning of HR and Payroll. Partners with managers/supervisors to align HR strategies/initiatives with organizational priorities; coaching, mentorship, development of teams; guidance and resolution support for employee related matters including conflict resolution, accommodation and workplace concerns.
• Compensation and Payroll (15%) - Oversight of salary structures, job evaluation, pay equity and associated benefit entitlements, pastoral charge and national payroll.
• Systems and Reporting (15%) - Oversight of data integrity and confidentiality.

*To request a copy of the full job description, send an e-mail to: careers@united-church.ca
Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration and/or related field;
• CHRP/CHRL designation, or equivalent education and experience;
• 5-7 years of related work experience in Human Resources and payroll and 3+ years of experience in a managerial role, supervising staff;
• Experience in a not-for-profit, faith based, or mission driven organization is an asset;
• Strong knowledge of Canadian labour laws, employment standards, human rights legislation, health and safety act, AODA and human resources practices;
• Expertise in recruitment processes, HRMS and applicant tracking systems;
• Solid computer skills in the use of various software applications - Office 365, Dynamics, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, Zoom, with the knowledge of and ability to use various forms of digital communications and social media platforms;
• Excellent inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inform in a clear, concise and impartial manner;
• Ability to build strong working relationships, to instill trust, and not only be confidential, objective and neutral, proven to be confidential, objective and neutral and able to deal with highly emotional situations and remain impartial;
• Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a proven work ethic, initiative, good judgment, tact, discretion, resourcefulness, and creativity in problem solving;
• Well-developed organizational, time management, planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities with the flexibility to effectively and positively deal with changing situations or priorities;
• Knowledge of the life and work of The United Church of Canada would be considered an asset;
• Alignment with the vision and values of The United Church of Canada - respect, integrity, passion and diversity;
• Strong team player and self-motivated towards moving processes forward with the ability to motivate, coach, mentor and train staff;
• An innovative problem solver who anticipates obstacles and contingencies; and has a critical thinking approach with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail including implementation and execution of resolutions

Working Conditions
The United Church of Canada has adopted a hybrid workplace model, providing flexibility for this position, working both offsite and in the General Council Office, currently located in Toronto, ON. The incumbent will be provided, for work purposes, use of secure devices and must be available by email, phone, teams or zoom during regular office hours Monday to Friday. Sitting and viewing a computer screen for long periods, keyboarding/using voice recognition software, intermittent physical activity including sitting, standing and being on the phone for long periods of time will be required. Occasional additional hours may be required.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code, The United Church of Canada will provide reasonable accommodations to employees with human-rights related needs.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $95,841 to $127,789. This is based on category 10 on our salary range. Placement on the salary range will be based on factors such as market condition, internal equity, candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role. Pension and group benefit plans coverage and annual vacation round out this compensation package.
Closing date for applications: January 27, 2026

Skills Required