But we don't stop there - our Visual Resume feature ensures that hiring managers see the complete picture of who you are and what you bring to the table while eliminating biases you may face with traditional hiring practices. CASH BONUS Strictly discretionary, tied to individual and company performance Flexible Hours THE OFFICE Hybrid (2 to 3 days in office) A hands-on, standalone HR manager and key contributor who runs the people function for a growing multi-office architecture firm, manages its office support, and acts as a steady point between staff and the partners. People & Culture Management Handle day-to-day people and performance issues, interpersonal conflicts, and employee questions, and be the person staff feel heard by Make decisions and give direction even when they are not popular, instead of avoiding conflict or pushing every call back to the partners Enforce company policies consistently, including time-off and sick-day use, and address misuse promptly Communicate HR-related updates to the team via Teams Give practical HR guidance that fits a mid-sized firm rather than a large-corporate benchmark Performance, Recruitment & HR Cycle Maintain and run the annual performance review cycle and semi-annual mid-year reflection, improving consistency and efficiency rather than rebuilding them Maintain and run the current employee probation program Help hire around six people a year, including screening and first-round interviews,



once familiar with the culture Manage onboarding and offboarding for new and departing staff Office & Operations Management Support the office manager and regional leads in the procurement and management of supplies and costs across all four offices Coordinate IT and equipment logistics such as computers, chairs, and seating for new hires, without taking on the technical IT work Update the office manual and define new policies when needed Run one or two improvement projects a year, such as refining an existing process Get full use out of the firm’s existing HR software (Humi), making sure contracts are executed and the tool is used well Support the firm’s move toward an employee ownership program by helping manage the questions and concerns it raises A full-service architecture firm that focuses on community-based work in areas like residential care and aging, healthcare, life sciences, education, and wellness.

It runs several offices, is unifying into a single practice, and pairs the depth of a larger firm with the hands-on, partner-led service of a boutique studio, built on a friendly culture of listening, consensus, and practical design. This is a standalone role with the room to own the entire people function and shape how it runs,



at a firm that is bringing its offices together and aiming to double in size over the next five years. It suits an experienced, hands-on HR generalist with a small-business or entrepreneurial streak who wants to become a senior leader on the team, with a real path toward equity ownership as the firm grows.

Take ownership of existing HR documentation, processes, and the current software Learn how each office runs day to day, including its regular cycle Focus on discovery rather than projects, and become the contact staff trust to listen Plan and begin running the annual performance review process, reporting progress instead of asking for decisions Review the office assistant role for workload and fit, and take over managing it Deliver the performance review cycle with staff satisfied with how it ran Take over recruiting, including screening and first-round interviews Run the people function with little partner involvement, sending short regular updates and flagging only the decisions that need them Own the operating cycle, working with leadership on the annual budget and on office, facilities, and IT coordination Be ready to manage a small team and help onboard and integrate new staff as the firm grows A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a full-cycle HR role, with a hands-on, operational approach rather than a purely strategic one Able to work in person from the downtown office 2 to 3 days per week;

Experience within the architecture, engineering, or construction sector, or a comparable professional-services firm, is a strong asset.

📌 HR Manager, Architecture (Toronto)
🏢 Outhire
📍 Toronto