People & Talent Operations Manager

Create Talent Group•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$100,000 - CA$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on People & Talent Operations Manager to take comprehensive ownership of the day-to-day HR and recruiting functions. In this role, you will manage vital operations across multi-country payroll, hiring logistics, compliance, and team onboarding. As they scale, you will bring greater structure to existing internal frameworks, help establish new organizational guidelines, and explore innovative ways to embed company policies into their proprietary operational workflows. This position is a fully in-office role based at their downtown Toronto location.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of dedicated experience in people operations, human resources, corporate operations, or equivalent startup environments.
Proven track record running payroll across multiple legal jurisdictions (specifically the United States and Canada).
Familiarity managing applicant tracking platforms and payroll software; comfortable partnering with employment attorneys on sensitive issues.
High degree of discretion, supreme attention to detail, and a self-starting mindset that thrives in fast-paced settings without requiring constant direction.
Exceptional verbal and written skills, particularly when discussing confidential matters like payroll, compensation, and workplace regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience navigating work visas/immigration processes
Familiarity with Ontario employment standards (e.g., ROE filings)
An interest in using generative AI tools to automate operational workflows
Prefer working closely in person with an ambitious, low-ego team.
Comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy iterating on fresh ideas.
Take pride in maintaining an exceptionally polished standard for both internal colleagues and external partners.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute payroll, independent contractor disbursements, and incentive structures across both Canadian and US entities.
Direct the end-to-end employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including drafting offer agreements, coordinating equity tracking with external legal partners, and managing internal role transitions.
Supervise corporate benefits systems (retirement savings, parental leaves, health plans) and audit team expenses to ensure strict alignment with corporate finance guidelines.
Maintain and update legal workplace documents, ensuring the company stays ahead of regional, federal, and international tax and employment laws (including multi-state business registrations and corporate insurance).
Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective hires, ensuring an engaging, professional interview process from sourcing to final offer.
Administer internal applicant tracking platforms, coordinate interview calendars, manage relationship contracts with external headhunters, and proactively source talent for critical positions.