Chief Human Resources Officer

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Whether we serve our people, our clients, or our communities, BDO Canada has been committed to building longstanding relationships for over 100 years. Being part of BDO Canada allows you to develop your strengths, learn from diverse people, and make an impact.

We believe change brings incredible opportunity: the chance to rethink our place in the evolving market, and create a business that’s more innovative, sustainable, and diverse than it’s ever been.

As our Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) you will assume a leadership role focused on enhancing the firm’s organizational performance by delivering integrated and innovative HR solutions, workforce planning directives as well as overarching talent and culture strategies. As a passionate practitioner in these areas, the successful candidate will draw upon a proven pedigree that has experienced success in inspiring transformative change.

In this future focused leadership role, you will chart a path which will inspire best-in-class practices that can address both current and anticipated HR outcomes while also reflecting the values and culture that will accelerate the firm’s strategy and goals.

Key accountabilities & responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives focused on the evolution of internal Human Resources functions and delivering a differentiated talent experience.
• Partner with senior vested parties to craft strategies that attract and retain top talent while driving business success.
• Engage as a strategic business partner across all firm groups and service lines ensuring our HR strategies align with our overarching short and long term goals.
• Champion a performance culture that embodies BDO’s values, mission, and code of conduct.
• Constantly seek efficiencies and deliverables at best-in-class standards through benchmarking, process improvement and a scalable workforce model
• Develop relevant and timely updates on metrics, statistics and trends with proactive recommendations to deliver strategies and hiring plans/goals.
• Develop an annual national HR budget for approval of the COO and Board and monitor for compliance, taking corrective action where necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations including other professional services firms, academic partners, and provincial institutes.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to the Leadership Team of the firm for all strategic initiatives as they relate to Talent.
• Work with international members on global Human Capital initiatives and identify opportunities with BDO USA for joint HR initiatives. Work with international members on global Human Capital initiatives.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines to keep our HR initiatives on track.

Your education & experience

• You bring proven leadership in taking an organization to the next level of growth while operating in complex and fluid environment with multiple stakeholders.
• You are an expert in people-centered design and create followership and buy in with your passion.
• You have a successful record of results leading the HR function of a large, multi-faceted professional services or comparable organization.
• You have an ability to interpret, prepare and communicate key messages in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
• You are a data driven individual who generates and executes ideas at strategic and tactical levels.
• You bring 15+ years of demonstrated experience building, designing, and implementing enterprise-wide Talent strategies.
• You have a track record of coaching a high-performing, collaborative team in a fast-paced, service-driven environment with proven ability to lead a large, geographically dispersed team.
• Strong strategic planning and analysis skills focused on identifying and evaluating alternatives in dealing with human capital in all of our strategic initiatives.
• Proven leadership ability to coach, motivate, persuade, influence, and develop a team.
• Strong business knowledge and acumen in order to effectively understand and fulfill business needs as it relates to talent.
• You demonstrate an advisory mind-set and highest standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism.
• You bring extensive experience building innovative, forward-thinking strategies that contribute to a strong high performing talent culture.
• You hold a university degree ideally supplemented by a recognized designation, certification or Masters/Ph.D.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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