Human Resources, Payroll & Benefits Manager

# Human Resources, Payroll & Benefits Manager Metta Lifestyles Full TimemidCAPosted Yesterday##

Role Overview Metta Lifestyles is hiring a mid-level Human Resources, Payroll & Benefits Manager. This is a full-time role in CA. Part of Metta Lifestyles's Lifecycle hiring, posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Salary Context Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Lifecycle roles is $94k-$125k (based on 48 comparable listings).

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Who We Are – Metta Lifestyles At Metta Lifestyles, we are redefining what retirement living looks like. As a growing Canadian, founder owned company with beautiful communities in Toronto and Ottawa, we are passionate about creating environments where seniors don’t just live, they thrive.

Our communities are built on connection, care, and choice, offering residents a lifestyle full of comfort, flexibility, and peace of mind.

At the heart of everything we do are our CARES values:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Support. These values guide how we work, how we lead, and how we care for our residents, families, and each other.

If you are energized by people, driven by results, and want to make a real impact every day, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Vice President, Human Resources, the Human Resources, Payroll & Benefits Manager is a key member of our Corporate HR team. This is a true generalist leadership role with primary responsibility for payroll, while also leading benefits administration, recruitment, HRIS administration, employee and labour relations, and a wide range of HR initiatives.

Supporting approximately 315 employees across multiple retirement communities, this role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Working within a small, collaborative HR team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across all areas of the employee lifecycle while helping shape the future of our growing organization.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to leaders and employees alike.

Note:

There is an expectation of being in office each Tuesday at our downtown Toronto office.

What You’ll Do
· Lead the administration of payroll for salaried, hourly, unionized, and non-union employees with a goal of transitioning to the management of end-to-end payroll by end of year.
· Administer employee benefits, Group RRSP, leaves of absence, disability programs, and employee wellness initiatives.
· Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition activities across the organization.
· Support the implementation, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's HRIS and payroll systems.
· Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations, performance management, attendance management, workplace investigations, accommodations, and progressive discipline.
· Interpret and administer collective agreements while supporting grievance and labour relations processes.
· Prepare employment documentation including offers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves, and terminations.
· Maintain accurate employee records while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, payroll legislation, privacy requirements, and company policies.
· Generate HR, payroll, and workforce reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
· Participate in HR projects, policy development, employee engagement initiatives, organizational planning, and continuous improvement activities.
· Build trusted partnerships…