THE OPPORTUNITY

The People & Culture Manager will report to the Team Lead, People and Culture, Americas, while working with our Partners in the studios to help manage HR cycles, programs and activities. In addition, as a leader operating from our Toronto Studio, the P&C Manager will be working closely with their P&C counterparts across other studios. The incumbent will have the opportunity to take on the nurturing of our productive, collaborative idea-based design studio culture.

Is this the Role for You?

• Do you thrive in a highly collaborative, team-based environment that spans multiple offices and geographies?
• Are you a high energy, proactive and enthusiastic self-starter, who sees opportunities instead of issues and meets obstacles with alternative solutions and a smile?
• Do you define “being a team player” as enthusiastically doing what it takes to help the whole team succeed, regardless of the task?
• Do you want to be part of a global architecture & design firm on the rise, with exciting future aspirations?
• Are you a problem solver? A person who enjoys the opportunity to resolve puzzles and work with others to do so as well?

As a People & Culture Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Help Manage and administer all Human Resources cycles and activities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent reviews, salary review and payouts, inter-studio employee transfers, employee relations and offboarding.
• Participate in staffing meetings to understand business needs and maximize resources between the studios.
• Participate in collaborative meetings to better understand global initiatives that will be brought to the Canadian office(s).
• Work with other P&C reps, and stakeholders to align strategy and processes with global initiatives.
• Perform full cycle recruitment; draft job descriptions, filter, screen and match resumes, actively source for candidates, conduct phone interviews, schedule and conduct interviews, conduct reference checks, prepare employment contracts and manage the onboarding cycle.
• Identify organizational development opportunities and working with studio leaders to address them.
• General front-line employee relations and administration for employees.
• Coach employees and leaders to continuously improve performance, leadership and collaboration.
• Work with architects, designers and support staff to develop engagement strategies to attract, retain and develop the best possible talent base.
• Responsible for implementation of Health, Safety and Wellness programs based on local legislation.
• Coordinate global HR projects in partnership with other P&C reps across the other studios.
• Help manage the annual renewal of benefit offerings to staff; exploring opportunities to enhance them.
• Oversee employee leaves, disability management and Return-To-Work plans.
• Supporting decision making with proactive advice and solutions crafted to meet current and future business needs.
• Ensuring policies are reviewed and updated in accordance with local legislation.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Postsecondary education in Human Resources or a related field. CHRP/CHRL designation considered an asset.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in the professional services sector. Experience working in an architecture or design firm is a plus (but not a must).
• Experience recruiting in a fast paced, project-based work environment.
• Solid knowledge of the Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and keeping abreast of changes in the employment landscape.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to form trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with a global team, which may require occasional collaborations outside of typical work hours.
• Passionate advocate of Human Resources best practice; strong business acumen and ability to influence with integrity.
• Demonstrated accountability and a strong work ethic.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to exercise independent discretion and sound judgement.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT B+H

• Hybrid work arrangements with a combination of working in the Toronto Studio and remotely.
• Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards.
• An excellent employer paid Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Life, and AD&D.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company’s perks/discounts (i.e Goodlife, perkopolis etc.).
• You will be exposed to an open, ‘continuous learning’ environment (i.e. lunch & learn) where professional development and career progression is encouraged.
• You will work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit, and fun-loving team.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.

OUR FIRM

B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of 70 years of design innovation and problem solving has endowed us with a depth of knowledge, skill and agility that benefits each client we serve, wherever they are in the world.

We are committed to delivering high-performance and sustainable communities, buildings and environments that exceed client expectations, contribute to human well-being, and enhance the health of our planet. We believe in the power of design to elevate people’s lives and we are committed to doing everything necessary to deliver environments that outperform our clients’ expectations, now and in the future.

Collaborating across ten studios in Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore & Ho Chi Minh City, B+H’s architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, organizational design specialists, experience designers, researchers, analysts, and brand strategists combine strategic thinking, bold design, and advanced technology with the creative human energy of an interdisciplinary, multi-generational team. B+H delivers strategic consulting and high-value design solutions that shape spaces, communities, and economies.

At B+H we push the limits of creativity by acknowledging the humanity in the creative process. We believe in letting things get a little messy while we let our minds explore the bounds of what’s possible. Once we’ve found something truly new, then we reassemble it into the clean, well-executed project our clients expect from us. Join us if you’re willing to try new things, to go bold, and to let the best idea win. If you’re willing to stretch yourself and you want to create something that’s never existed before, we want you.

For more information, please visit https://bharchitects.com/en/

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at B+H. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. B+H is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of our design, services and workplaces. B+H Architects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. B+H Architects encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact the People & Culture team for accommodation requests. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.