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Manager, People & Culture

Full Time | Toronto

Responsibilities

  • Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
    • Lead full-cycle recruitment activities across the firm, including sourcing, interviewing, candidate management, offer coordination, and onboarding.
    • Partner with business leaders to understand hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, and deliver a positive candidate experience aligned with RPIA’s culture and values.
    • Coordinate candidate communications and support all aspects of the recruitment lifecycle.
  • Talent Management & Learning
    • Support and coordinate firm-wide talent initiatives across onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and career development programs.
    • Assist in the execution of leadership development, mentorship, and training initiatives.
    • Support programs that strengthen organizational capability and employee growth.
  • Executive & Operational Support
    • Act as a key support partner to the Chief People Officer (CPO).
    • Assist with meeting coordination, agenda development, presentation materials, and follow-up on action items.
    • Support leadership meetings, offsites, annual planning activities, and broader People & Culture operations.
  • Relationship Management
    • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leaders, employees, executive assistants, external partners, and candidates.
    • Serve as a central point of coordination for talent and People & Culture-related initiatives.
    • Ensure effective communication and collaboration across the organization.
  • Strategic Partnership
    • Partner with the CPO and business leaders to support talent priorities aligned with organizational goals.
    • Provide practical, hands-on support related to recruitment, employee development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
    • Contribute to people-related initiatives that support business objectives.
  • Employee Experience & Culture
    • Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, learning, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.
    • Assist with internal communications and People & Culture programs.
    • Help reinforce RPIA’s values and enhance the employee experience.
  • Project Coordination & Firm-Wide Initiatives
    • Support cyclical and strategic People & Culture initiatives requiring cross-functional collaboration.
    • Coordinate annual talent processes, learning programs, recruitment initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
    • Assist in driving projects to successful completion while maintaining alignment across stakeholders.
  • HR Operations & Governance
    • Assist in maintaining alignment between HR programs, policies, and operational practices with business objectives and firm standards.
    • Support reporting, documentation, and administrative processes.
    • Ensure a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and operational excellence.
  • HR Analytics & Reporting
    • Support the development and maintenance of HR metrics, reporting, and workforce analytics.
    • Provide insights into recruitment activity, talent trends, employee engagement, turnover, and organizational effectiveness.
    • Partner with the CPO and business leaders to support data-driven decision-making, workforce planning, and talent strategy initiatives.

Critical Competencies

  • Discretion, Integrity & Brand Promotion – A positive professional who upholds the values of the firm and understands the importance of maintaining and protecting sensitive, confidential information.
  • Communication – An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills capable of presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Operational Excellence – Demonstrates knowledge of ethical standards and control principles while upholding RPIA’s service and operational standards.
  • Collaboration – Strong aptitude for working collaboratively with business partners and internal and external stakeholders while maintaining productive working relationships.
  • Problem Solving – Applies strong analytical thinking and sound judgment to solve complex organizational challenges.
  • Leadership & Influence – Effectively partners with senior leaders and stakeholders, influencing decisions and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Trusted Advisor – Provides confidential, high-quality support and acts as a trusted advisor on sensitive and high-impact organizational matters.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in talent acquisition, talent management, learning & development, or Human Resources operations.
  • CHRP or CHRL designation preferred.
  • Experience supporting senior executives, leadership teams, and/or partner groups.
  • Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills.
  • Experience in professional services, financial services, or asset management preferred.

Additional Information:

  • Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
  • Work Location: Toronto
  • To learn more about life at RPIA, visit https://rpia.ca/
  • Read our firm's magazine, Voices of RPIA: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/859829658/
  • This is to fill an open vacancy
  • Artificial Intelligence may be used as part of this recruitment initiative
  • Compensation Range: $110,000 – $130,000 base salary, additional compensation may be available

RPIA is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified™. What sets us apart?

  • Exceptional single and family benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance plus additional Health Care Spending and Wellness credits.
  • inConfidence (provided by Medavie Blue Cross via Inkblot) Employee and Family Assistance Program to support mental well-being and extends to all family members in your household.
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth through:
    • Cross-functional Mentorship Program
    • Internally curated Leadership Skills training program

RPIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe in the power of diversity of thought, and we aspire to have an inclusive workplace that mirrors the fabric of our community. We strongly encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are committed to providing an accessible and equitable application and hiring process and will make accommodations should you require it at any point. We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Our culture is defined by our six core values: Client-First, Innovation, Excellence, Partnership, Integrity, and Giving Back. Our clients often say the outstanding service we deliver is as important to them as the returns we achieve for them. With over 135 employees and approximately $21 billion in assets under management for a broad investor base of institutions and private clients, we proudly remain privately owned by employees who invest alongside our clients.

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