(ecobee) HR Manager

ecobee introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.

In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment.

We’re helping build the world of tomorrow with solutions that improve everyday life while making a positive impact on the planet. Our products and services work in harmony to provide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind for millions of homes and businesses. While we’re proud of what we’ve done so far, there’s still a lot we can do—and you can be part of it. 

We're a rapidly growing global tech company headquartered in Canada, in the heart of downtown Toronto, with an office in Leeds, UK, and remote ecopeeps in the US. We get to work with some of North America and UK's leading professionals. Our colleagues are proud to bring their authentic selves to work, confident that what we do is grounded in a greater purpose. We’re always looking for curious, talented, and passionate people to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Manager to support our leaders and employees across key business functions. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping them navigate organizational growth, talent challenges, employee relations matters, and workforce planning initiatives. You will play a critical role in driving employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, organizational performance, and a positive employee experience across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with deep HR expertise and thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. You'll be equally comfortable coaching senior leaders, leading complex organizational initiatives, and rolling up your sleeves to solve day-to-day people challenges.

This is a hybrid position that requires onsite work from our Toronto office on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

How You'll Make an Impact

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across assigned client groups.

• Partner with leadership teams on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategy.

• Align HR programs and initiatives with business goals and organizational priorities.

• Provide insights and recommendations using workforce data and people analytics.

Talent Management & Leadership Development

• Lead talent review, succession planning, and development planning processes.

• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, and career growth strategies.

• Support identification and development of high-potential talent.

• Partner with leaders to build strong leadership capabilities and high-performing teams.

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance issues.

• Provide guidance on employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.

• Ensure consistent application of policies while balancing employee experience and business needs.

• Identify organizational risks and proactively develop solutions.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives, survey action planning, and retention strategies.

• Partner with leaders to strengthen team effectiveness, inclusion, recognition, and employee well-being.

• Support organizational change initiatives and help leaders successfully navigate change.

• Champion ecobee's values and foster a positive, high-performance culture.

HR Programs & Organizational Effectiveness

• Lead annual talent, compensation, and performance management processes.

• Support promotions, reorganizations, workforce planning, and organizational design efforts.

• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies and workforce needs.

• Participate in enterprise-wide HR projects, transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support for HR team members as assigned.

• Share best practices and contribute to the growth and capability of the broader HR team.

• Foster collaboration across Human Resources centers of excellence and business partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience serving as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager.

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders and managing complex employee relations matters.

• Strong understanding of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices.

• Experience leading talent management, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.

• Exceptional coaching, communication, and influencing skills.

• Strong business acumen and ability to balance employee and business needs.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology, product, engineering, customer experience, or corporate functions.

• Experience in a high-growth, innovative, or rapidly evolving organization.

• Experience supporting both Canadian and U.S.-based employees and leaders.

• Workday or comparable HRIS experience.

• Change management and organizational design experience.

Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Toronto, ON is $120,000 - $150,000 CAD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, paid Holidays (10 for Ontario, 11 for British Columbia) and RRSP retirement benefits.

The Company is committed to improving accessibility for Canadian with disabilities and to ensuring that all our employees and applicants have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility, and accommodation, and provide all our employees with training on accessibility including under provincial legislation such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, either during orientation and/or on an ongoing basis. If you feel you need accommodation in relation to a disability in the application process or in the future, or have a question or concern about our policies, please reach out to [email protected]

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”