Location: Ottawa, ON (On-site with some flexibility)

Language: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required

Background Check Requirement: May be required prior to employment

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping exceptional employee experiences and fostering a culture of continuous improvement? As the HR Manager, you will play a key role working closely with the COO to lead talent attraction, onboarding, and performance management initiatives. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to leadership, driving strategies that enhance talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness within a well-established professional services firm. This is a dynamic opportunity to influence employee engagement and diversity programs while supporting business growth in a collaborative and inclusive environment. You’ll connect with teams across the Ottawa-Gatineau office and the wider network, ensuring people strategies are aligned with evolving business goals.

 

What’s in it for You

Join a firm that values your growth from day one, investing in your development and providing exposure to broad HR programs and leadership opportunities. You’ll be part of a culture that celebrates collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning. Enjoy the chance to lead impactful programs such as the CPA Professional Education Program and shape meaningful change across the organization. With access to a strong network and resources across Canada, you’ll thrive in an environment that supports your professional growth and values your contributions to business success and people development.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll coordinate and oversee the onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth, supportive experience for employees and stakeholders.
• You’ll administer all leave types, interpreting policies and entitlements accurately.
• You’ll collaborate with finance to support payroll and benefits administration.
• You’ll monitor employee productivity and performance through regular reporting and analysis.
• You’ll lead the development and oversight of the performance management framework, working with managers to identify gaps and implement solutions.
• You’ll serve as Program Manager for the CPA Professional Education Program, supporting pre-approved initiatives.
• You’ll support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and help foster a diverse and accessible work environment.
• You’ll advise leadership on talent and organizational development strategies.
• You’ll participate in national HR projects and collaborate on firm-wide strategic People Solutions initiatives.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced, corporate environment.
• Experience working within the professional services industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, plus a post-secondary diploma or certificate in HR.
• CHRP or CHRL designation.
• Strong people skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and act as a credible advisor.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills, able to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; experience with BambooHR is an asset.
• Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a changing environment.

 

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who can lead with empathy and strategic insight, someone ready to shape the future of our people experience while driving meaningful change across the firm.”

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

 

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

 

 

 

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.