National Manager, People & Culture (Ottawa Region)

Movati•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Manager, People & Culture is a trusted strategic partner responsible for supporting a portfolio of MOVATI Clubs and ensuring a consistent, high-quality People & Culture experience. This role leads HR shared services and drives the implementation of best-practice programs in talent development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and change management. As a key advisor to functional managers, the National Manager provides proactive guidance, strategic insight, and risk-mitigating consultation to support strong leadership decision-making. This position plays a critical role in shaping a positive employee experience, strengthening organizational capability, and ensuring alignment with MOVATI’s culture, values, and long-term business objectives. MOVATI’s values are rooted in Care, demonstrating strong Work Ethic, Authenticity, celebrating Diversity, and Commitment to enabling a healthy work environment.

Requirements

A university degree or college diploma in a related field (HR, Business, etc.).
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in HR leadership or advisory role.
Comfort working through changing priorities and ambiguity with confidence and calm.
Strong judgment, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to stay composed in urgent or sensitive situations.
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills - you connect easily with leaders, employees, and peers.
Advanced MS Office skills, including strong Excel capability.
Excellent organization, time management, written communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Ability to travel to Clubs across the region.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR designation (CHRP/CHRL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring policies, controls, and legislation are followed with care.
Staying current on HR best practices.
Spending meaningful time in Clubs to stay connected to real-time challenges.
Contributing to special initiatives that enhance People & Culture programs and support broader organizational improvement.
Serving as a key point of contact for leaders and employees, helping them navigate day-to-day HR needs with clarity and confidence.
Championing People & Culture programs in a way that helps leaders feel supported and equipped.
Offering guidance that is fair, consistent, and aligned with MOVATI’s values when employee concerns arise or situations become complex.
Guiding leaders through employee relations matters, conflict resolution, investigations, and performance management.
Providing day-to-day HR support in a way that reinforces MOVATI’s culture and empowers leaders to make thoughtful decisions.
Leading core HR programs with consistency and care.
Delivering training, succession planning, and close partnership with functional managers to strengthen leadership capability and maintain alignment across Clubs.