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People and Culture Manager


Company : Grant Thornton


Location : Oakville, Ontario


Created : 2025-10-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Who we are Doane Grant Thornton is a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. Were building a thriving organization thats purpose driven and remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is. A role in our People and Culture team you will: Connect in inspirational ways with our P&C team and work with them to prioritize successful attraction, engagement and development of talent Contribute directly to the development of the Business Units People Managers by coaching them to excel in their people management responsibilities Reinforce the development of a coaching culture as a way of inspiring our people and our clients Support cultural integration of merged-in colleagues Bring the firms Purpose to life as the why for all important decisions, goals and activities Role model collaboration, shared leadership, inclusion and a coaching orientation in all interactions every touch leaves a trace Execute the National Inclusiveness strategy in the Business Unit to integrate the firms commitment to inclusion in all people practices Work to ensure effective and inclusive communication throughout the business unit Collaborate with colleagues in Southern Ontario and across the country to execute on the strategic People and Culture vision and share knowledge and best practices Execute on the cyclical HR processes and administration for various locations Promote and support the firms employer brand in all activities within the firm and externally This role requires local travel throughout Southern Ontario to support multiple locations A role in our People and Culture team is a unique opportunity to use your head, heart and gut. You will: Collaborate with talented, entrepreneurial professionals who are trusted advisors to our clients Be part of a unique work culture that supports your growth as a leader and coach and challenges you to further your professional development and enhance your chosen career path Be a true business partner and work with our leadership teams to strategically impact our organization Doane Grant Thornton If youre a bit like us, youre driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts we before me, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, youll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well thats when the magic happens! Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues stories at Think youve got what it takes to be a People and Culture Manager? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes were also hoping you can tick: Proven ability to inspire a team, articulate a vision and influence stakeholders Experience working in a fast-paced atmosphere where a sense of urgency has been demonstrated Knowledge of current legislation related to employment as well as current HR theories and practices including recruitment, policy and performance management Ability to develop rapport with individuals across the firm, representing different perspectives, backgrounds and levels Great business acumen and the ability to bring this to life operationally day to day Minimum 5 years experience in a Human Resource role preferred Post-secondary education required; HR-related education and CHRP will be an asset At Doane Grant Thornton we offer FlexAbility with respect to how, when and where you work and we leverage lots of ways of connecting from virtual to in-person Exposure to a coaching framework would be an asset Experience working in a professional services or public practice environment considered an asset At Doane Grant Thornton were focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. Thats our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple. Whats in it for you? Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more! Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. Thats why were working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week. Are you ready to Discover Your Purple? #J-18808-Ljbffr