Human Resources Manager

Durward Jones Barkwell is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara/Hamilton/Halton region with offices spanning from Burlington to Welland. The firm was founded in 1940 and features a dynamic group of professionals.

"Big enough to know, small enough to care." At DJB, these are the words we live by. We value our clients and taking care of their unique needs is what drives our business. As part of our team, you will realize that to us nothing is trivial. We have the experience to handle any situation from complex mergers and acquisitions to assisting new entrepreneurs through the many facets of starting a small business. We do all this while remaining personally involved with our clients and the communities where we work and live.

As a top employer in our industry, we take pride in providing our employees with an outstanding workplace. We offer:

• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexibility to support work/life balance, including summer hours
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development, learning, and growth

 Join Our Team as an HR Manager!

As an HR Manager at DJB, you'll play a critical role in fostering a positive work environment, supporting our strategic goals, and driving employee development. We’re looking for an HR professional who thrives in building relationships, executing HR initiatives, and leading growth and performance across the Firm.

Job Title: Manager, Human Resources

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Burlington Office (travel to other office locations required regularly)

Reports to: Director, Human Resources

Contract Duration: 16 months 

Key Responsibilities:

Advises employees and leaders on workplace issues, facilitating conflict resolution and addressing concerns to maintain a positive culture

• Partners directly with leaders to guide employee relations strategies, providing support in difficult conversations and policy application to ensure fair and effective outcomes
• Promotes the Firm’s coaching culture by guiding leaders and employees in integrating coaching principles into daily interactions
• Implements HR initiatives across all offices, ensuring alignment with the Firm’s strategic goals
• Equips employees and leaders with tools for effective performance management and professional growth initiatives
• Champions career advancement and maintains a high-performance culture that provides clear developmental pathways
• Ensures that the Firm adheres to labour laws and regulations, maintaining policies that uphold legal and ethical standards are in line with Firm values
• Supports efforts in learning and development to bolster employee development and enhance organizational performance
• Handles HR administrative tasks diligently, guaranteeing that processes are efficiently executed across all offices
• Performs additional duties as necessary to support the evolving needs of the Firm 

The successful candidate will be a graduate of a University of College Program in Human Resources Management or a related field, and will have:

• A CHRP/CHRL designation
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a progressive HR role
• Experience in a professional services environment
• The proven ability to manage multiple HR functions and lead projects from inception to completion
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) systems
• An in-depth working knowledge of HR legislation and best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the Firm
• The ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality

If you are a confident, dedicated and hard-working professional who is motivated to achieve high standards of quality service and value to clients, we would we love to hear from you!

We appreciate all who express interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, DJB will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.