HR Manager

Location: Miami, FL or Toronto, ON (Hybrid: Mon, Tue, Fri IN OFFICE)

Type: Full-Time

Team: Finance, Legal & HR

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to independently lead our HR function and support our fast-growing fintech team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is comfortable owning end-to-end people operations—including payroll, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and performance programs—while advising leadership on HR strategy and best practices.

You will be the go-to HR resource for the company, building scalable processes, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and delivering a high-quality employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the primary HR business partner to leadership; provide guidance on organizational design, employee relations, performance, and workforce planning.
• Build and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and employee-facing programs.

Payroll & HRIS Ownership

• Own bimonthly payroll end-to-end (reconcile compensation changes, ensure compliance, coordinate with Finance).
• Maintain HR systems (HRIS, ATS, payroll platforms) and ensure accurate and timely data management.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with wage & hour laws (US and Canada).

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for key roles, partnering with hiring managers on strategy, sourcing, and selection.
• Oversee new hire onboarding, orientations, background checks, and all employment documentation.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure all HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, EEOC, FMLA, etc.).
• Maintain personnel files and documentation per HR and payroll recordkeeping standards.

Benefits, Leave, & Performance

• Administer benefits, support open enrollment, and coordinate with external providers.
• Track and manage leave requests (PTO, sick, FMLA) and maintain required documentation.
• Support performance management processes, manager coaching, and career development frameworks.

Qualifications

• 6 years of HR experience; experience as an HR Generalist, People Ops Lead, or HR Manager strongly preferred.
• Proven payroll administration experience (required).
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage HR operations and advise leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience in fintech, crypto, or high-growth startup environments is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in our Miami or Toronto office, 2 days remote.
• Meaningful ownership of the HR function with room to build and scale processes.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding fintech organization.
• A collaborative, dynamic work environment in one of the most innovative sectors of finance.