Manager - People & Culture

We are currently seeking a full-time permanent Manager, People & Culture to join our People & Culture team.

As Manager, People & Culture, you will provide a broad range of talent, recruitment, and operational support services to internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), you will act as a trusted partner supporting recruitment initiatives, talent development programs, learning activities, and key people-related priorities across the firm.

You will partner closely with leaders across RPIA to deliver practical and integrated Human Resources solutions that support organizational capability, employee development, and business growth.

You will also serve as a key operational partner to the CPO, supporting leadership coordination, talent initiatives, and day-to-day People & Culture operations. This role requires a highly organized and collaborative professional who can balance hands-on recruitment and talent management responsibilities with responsiveness to evolving business and leadership needs.

The ideal candidate will combine strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a proactive, service-oriented mindset. Success in this role will require the ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships across the organization, and contribute to a high-performing and collaborative culture.

The duties and responsibilities of the Manager, People & Culture include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• 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 that strengthen organizational capability and support employee growth.
• Executive & Operational Support: Act as a key support partner to the CPO by assisting with meeting coordination, agenda development, presentation materials, follow-up on action items, and broader People & Culture operations. Support leadership meetings, offsites, and annual planning activities to ensure effective execution and alignment across priorities.
• 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, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the organization.
• Strategic Partnership: Partner with the CPO and business leaders to support talent priorities and people-related initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Provide practical, hands-on support related to recruitment, employee development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Employee Experience & Culture: Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, learning, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture. Assist with internal communications and People & Culture programs that reinforce RPIA’s values and employee experience.
• Project Coordination & Firm-Wide Initiatives: Support cyclical and strategic People & Culture initiatives requiring cross-functional collaboration, including annual talent processes, learning programs, recruitment initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• 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 while ensuring a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• HR Analytics & Reporting: Support the development and maintenance of HR metrics, reporting, and workforce analytics to provide insight 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 and Brand Promotion – A positive professional who upholds the values of the firm, and understands the importance of maintaining/protecting sensitive, confidential information.
• Communication – An excellent communicator with a firm command of written, verbal, and interpersonal skills necessary to present complex technical information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence – Confidently demonstrates knowledge of ethical standards and control principles and upholds RPIA's control and service standards.
• Collaboration – Strong aptitude for working collaboratively with business partners and both internal and external stakeholders. Brings a spirit of collaboration with the ability to maintain strong working relationships with peers and leaders within the organization.
• 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 – Provide confidential, high-quality support and act 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
• This is to fill an open vacancy
• 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 hr@rpia.ca 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.