Our client—one of Canada’s leading accounting firms—is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Human Resources Manager to join their team in Ottawa.

In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll lead both strategic and operational HR initiatives—developing talent programs that enhance employee experience and deliver measurable impacts across the organization.

If you have 5+ years of progressive HR experience (CHRP or CHRL designation preferred), experience working within the professional services industry, and a passion for workforce planning and operational excellence—we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute a broad range of HR initiatives—from onboarding and performance management to employee engagement, compliance, and DEI—ensuring a seamless, people-focused experience across the Ottawa and Gatineau offices.
• Oversee core HR operations—spanning workforce planning, talent development, payroll, benefits, and compliance—while advancing a high-performing and inclusive culture through strategic training, feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with leaders and managers to identify performance gaps, provide coaching, and implement effective solutions that drive employee success and organizational growth.
• Champion a high-performance culture by managing the organization’s Professional Education Program, delivering targeted training and fostering continuous development and learning.
• Analyze HR metrics and employee feedback to identify trends and shape people-focused strategies.
• Support recruitment and talent acquisition in collaboration with the core hiring team to attract and retain top talent.
• Drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across HR programs and policies, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with national HR teams on strategic initiatives, share best practices, and contribute to firm-wide projects and employee engagement efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; a CHRP or CHRL designation (completed or in-progress) is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a fast-paced corporate environment, ideally within the professional services industry, with a strong grasp of employment standards and HR best practices.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build strong internal relationships, earn trust, and serve as a strategic advisor to both employees and senior leadership.
• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and organized, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with BambooHR is a plus.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.