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.
