Overview 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. 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. 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 robust 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 ten (10) years of relevant experience CHRP or CHRL designation preferred Strong financial and accounting foundation Experience supporting senior executives, leadership teams, and/or partner groups 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 Read our firm’s magazine, Voices of RPIA: This is to fill an open vacancy Artificial Intelligence may be used as part of this recruitment initiative Compensation Range: $130,000 – $150,000 base salary, additional compensation may be available RPIA – Equal Opportunity Employer RPIA is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified. We believe in diversity of thought and aspire to an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are committed to accessible and equitable application and hiring processes and will make accommodations upon request. For accommodation during recruitment, contact Our culture is defined by our six core values: Client-First, Innovation, Excellence, Partnership, Integrity, and Giving back. We serve clients with over 135 employees and approximately $21 billion in assets under management, and remain privately owned by employees who invest alongside our clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director - People & Culture - C$130,000 - C$150,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 RPIA
📍 Toronto