Avp hr partner

Société Financière Manuvie; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 123,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks an HR Partner in Toronto to drive strategic HR initiatives. This role requires over 10 years of HR experience, strong data analytics skills, and the ability to influence and coach leaders. Join a dynamic team focused on improving employee experience and shaping the future of work.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of HR experience across multiple disciplines.
• Strong data analytics skills to drive business solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to Technology teams.
• Analyze data to generate insights and advise on people-related strategies.
• Lead talent identification and development processes.

Skills

Data analytics

Coaching

Influencing

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

The opportunity

Collaborator. Strategic Partner. Courageous Influencer. Coach. Trusted Advisor.

The role of an HR Partner is dynamic, requiring strong skills in human resources, data analysis, storytelling, and mentoring. As AI shapes the future of work, the HR Partner will lead this transformation, combining market-leading practices with strategic business understanding and engaging leaders in enterprise-wide talent strategies.

At Manulife, we aim to simplify decisions and improve lives for customers and employees. We focus on culture, engagement, and career development through an excellent employee experience. The HR team will drive change globally, enabling high-performing tech teams to adapt and succeed, helping us meet ambitious goals and redefine the future of work.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a strategic partner to Technology teams: develop and implement people strategies, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational change initiatives.
2. Be a thought leader and change agent within HR, assessing opportunities and risks, driving continuous improvement, and demonstrating how HR can benefit the broader organization.
3. Represent “One HR” to leadership, ensuring seamless, customer-centric HR support for talent acquisition, engagement, and retention aligned with business needs.
4. Analyze data to generate insights and advise on people-related strategies and priorities.
5. Lead talent identification and development processes to provide meaningful career experiences, maintain bench strength, and succession plans for key roles.
6. Collaborate with the global HR team to leverage resources and operate as a unified team.
7. Work with HR leaders to incorporate business perspectives and use external market intelligence.
8. Provide feedback, coaching, and advice to senior leaders on talent and HR strategies.
9. Anticipate organizational impacts of change, advising leaders and managing risks.
10. Oversee cyclical employee initiatives such as Engagement Surveys, Performance Management, Talent Reviews, and Compensation cycles.

Required Qualifications:

1. Over 10 years of HR experience across multiple disciplines, including supporting technology teams.
2. Proven success in coaching, influencing, and collaborating in a global matrix environment.
3. Strong data analytics skills to drive business solutions.
4. Well-connected with thought leadership in the tech community and within HR.
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior audiences.
6. Client-centric focus on employee experience.
7. Strategic partnership skills, seeking feedback to meet organizational needs.
8. Sound judgment, ability to navigate ambiguity, and drive business outcomes.
9. Courage to influence and negotiate with diverse partners.
10. Visible change agent.

Additional Information:

We support your growth and well-being in a flexible, inclusive environment. Join our global team to shape the future.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial is a global leader in financial services, helping people make decisions easily and live better. Learn more at www.manulife.com.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity, fostering an inclusive workplace free of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].

Salary Range:

Toronto, Ontario: CAD $123,400 - $229,300. For other regions, contact [e-mail] for regional salary details. Compensation includes base salary, performance incentives, and benefits.