Alida is looking for a hands‑on HR Manager to help shape and run a modern, technology‑enabled HR function. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in building efficient systems, leans into automation, and manages a small team of a Payroll/Benefits specialist and a Recruiter. You’ll own day‑to‑day people operations while streamlining a scalable, AI‑powered approach. What You’ll Own And/or Support HR Administration across the employee lifecycle Onboarding Offboarding Payroll Benefits Compliance AI Technologies AI Enablement Optimization and management of HR systems that align and support Alida’s agentic objectives Designing and/or implementing automated workflows to reduce manual work Acting as the primary point of contact for employee support and HR operations Supporting hiring coordination and foundational talent processes, adjusting to workforce and business needs as the company evolves Managing vendor relationships across HR, payroll, and benefits Ensuring compliance with all necessary employment standards across Canada, US, EMEA, and the Philippines What Makes This Role Different Reporting into Finance, you will lead a lean, high‑impact HR function that uses modern AI‑based tools and automation instead of traditional HR processes. You’ll have the opportunity to build and integrate systems from the ground up and shape a tech‑enabled HR function in practice. This Role Is a Strong Fit For Someone Who Enjoys building and optimizing systems more than maintaining legacy processes Is comfortable working independently and owning outcomes end to end Has experience with HRIS, ATS, and related or adjacent platforms Is curious about automation, AI, and new ways of working with AI agents Thrives in evolving environments that are not yet fully defined Who This Role Is Not a Strong Fit For Someone looking to join a large HR team with specialized roles Someone who prefers highly structured, fully built‑out environments Someone who wants to focus primarily on strategic HRBP work without hands‑on operational and administrative ownership Why Join Opportunity to own and manage a lean, AI‑forward HR operating model High autonomy and visibility within the organization Exposure to systems, automation, and scalable operations Ability to make a tangible impact in a lean, evolving company Additional Details The typical salary range for this role in Canada is $125,000–135,000 CAD depending on experience. Candidates must be based in either Toronto or Vancouver; the role operates on a hybrid basis. The Good Stuff Amazing growth and learning opportunities with a fast‑growing Canadian SaaS company that leads its industry Best‑in‑class company‑paid benefits for you and your family—medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching in Canada, 401K in the US, and more Unlimited vacation—take time off when you want it in a way that fits your evolving needs Summer Fridays—Fridays off during July and August to support employee wellness Recognized by Great Place to Work as a Best Workplace in British Columbia (2024) Recognized in 2023 as one of the Best Workplaces for Women Recognized as a Top Employer by British Columbia’s Top Employers (2023) #J-18808-Ljbffr