People & Culture Manager at Strivo Labs

Role Summary

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for building and managing Strivo Labs' people strategy internally and externally. This role combines HR operations, recruitment, learning & development, and employee engagement with client-facing responsibilities in talent placement and training.

The ideal candidate is passionate about people, highly organized, and able to balance culture-building with operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

People Operations

• Develop and oversee HR policies, systems, and processes that support a high-performance culture
• Manage employee life cycle processes including onboarding, probation, performance reviews, and exit management
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and compliance documentation
• Partner with finance to ensure accurate payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with labour laws

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruitment for internal roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of Digital Partners and Lifted talent for client placements
• Develop recruitment campaigns and partnerships to attract high-calibre candidates
• Implement recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, retention)

Training & Development

• Design and deliver internal training programs to strengthen staff capability
• Coordinate leadership development and skills-based training
• Develop training modules for client talent placement projects, ensuring readiness for assignments
• Monitor training outcomes and continuously improve content

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and performance
• Implement regular engagement initiatives including team check-ins, surveys, and recognition programs
• Plan and deliver company events, retreats, and wellness activities
• Act as a trusted partner for employee relations, resolving conflicts and supporting employee wellbeing