Director - People & Culture

RPIA • Toronto, ON

45d • Onsite

About The Position

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

As Director, People & Culture, you will provide a full range of advisory and
operational services to internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief People
Officer (CPO), you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner,
supporting business priorities, talent initiatives, and partner-related
activities. You will partner closely with business leaders across RPIA to
translate business strategy into practical, integrated Human Resources solutions
that strengthen people management, build organizational capability, and support
long-term growth.

You will also serve as a central point of integration across people, business
strategy, and partner-related priorities – anticipating organizational needs,
enabling leadership effectiveness, and proactively addressing complex
organizational challenges.

The ideal candidate will combine financial and strategic acumen with exceptional
interpersonal skills. Success in this role will require the ability to balance
forward-looking strategic planning with responsiveness to evolving business
needs.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Strong financial and accounting foundation
• Experience supporting senior executives, leadership teams, and/or partner groups
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CHRP or CHRL designation preferred
• Experience in professional services, financial services, or asset management preferred

Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Partner Affairs: Support the planning and execution of Executive Committee and Partner meetings, including agenda development, materials coordination, and tracking of action items to ensure timely follow-through. Partner closely with the CPO and senior leadership to ensure alignment on key priorities and partner-related initiatives. Contribute to the effective management of leadership operating rhythms, including offsites and strategic planning sessions.
• Relationship Management: Serve as a central point of contact between the CPO and internal stakeholders. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leaders, business heads, executive assistants, and partners, ensuring alignment, coordination, and effective communication across the organization.
• Strategic Partnership: Partner with the CPO and senior leaders to define and drive HR and people-related strategic priorities, talent initiatives, and culture-building programs aligned with organizational goals. Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing thoughtful counsel on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and business transformation.
• Talent: Own and support the firm-wide talent agenda by designing and executing integrated talent strategies across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, learning, and succession planning. Provide hands-on support to leaders in developing high-performing teams and building organizational capability.
• Trusted Advisor: Partner closely with RPIA leaders to actively guide and coach them through organizational design and development, talent acquisition, talent management, leadership and capability development, and learning, providing practical, hands-on HR support that enables strong leadership and sustained business performance.
• Project Leadership & Firm-Wide Initiatives: Manage or oversee cyclical and strategic projects in coordination with the CPO that require cross-functional collaboration. This includes strategic reviews, annual planning cycles, and key transformation initiatives. Contribute to leadership planning cycles and firm-wide governance processes, ensuring alignment of people initiatives with broader business priorities.
• HR Governance & Alignment: Ensure alignment between HR policies, programs, and people practices with business objectives and overall corporate strategy. Develop, implement, and monitor governance frameworks to ensure compliance with employment laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Support broader corporate governance practices in partnership with senior leadership.
• Corporate Communications: Work in coordination with the CPO to develop internal communications that keep employees informed and engaged. Ensure alignment of communications strategy with corporate values and culture.
• Strategic Workforce & Business Planning: Support business strategy and planning by providing HR insight into strategy and objective setting, workforce planning, headcount management, and organizational capacity to ensure alignment with business priorities.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees