Director, HR Business Partner Group - 12 Month Contract

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is looking for an HR Generalist to contribute to its strategic imperative for sustainable performance. This role involves delivering integrated HR solutions and supporting leadership in talent management and employee relations within a hybrid work environment. Successful candidates will have significant experience in HR functions and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to influence and engage effectively.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Banking benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee and family assistance programs

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years' experience in an HR Generalist or consulting role.
• Solid understanding of HR concepts, policies, practices, and governance.
• Experience in advanced consulting skills related to HR.

Responsibilities

• Support effective delivery of annual HR initiatives and programs.
• Provide strategic advice and support to senior leadership in HR.
• Help identify and resolve performance management issues.

Skills

Business Effectiveness

Employee and Labor Relations

HR Strategic Management

Talent Management

Communication

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible to support the delivery of the Human Resource strategy to further the banks’ strategic imperative to deliver consistent and sustainable performance over the long term. You will translate business needs into integrated Human Resource solutions to fully leverage leadership, employee capability and organizational development within the Commercial & Wealth Management/Personal & Business Banking Chief Administration Office, and Private Banking line of business. You will provide strategic advice and proactive support to senior leadership in all areas of Human Resources including: talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards and employee relations.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you’ll succeed

• HR Planning and Integration – Plans and coordinates the effective delivery of annual HR initiatives related to Talent Management, Goals, Performance & Success (GPS) and Total Rewards as a part of a team. Incorporate change management methodology into HR planning and integration practices (i.e. stakeholder and impact analysis, implementation and communication plan) to ensure a smooth transition towards the desired end state. Anticipates and plans for future human capability needs by analyzing and interpreting workforce information, reviewing results of employee surveys, and discussing top of mind issues and concerns with business and HR leaders.
• HR Program Delivery – Support the Commercial & Wealth Management/Personal & Business Banking Chief Administration Office, and Private Banking strategies and objectives through the delivery of end-to-end HR solutions ranging from strategic positioning to implementation. Work with the leadership team to ensure their HR requirements are met and to help build a working environment conducive to high levels of employee commitment and engagement. Supports organization development efforts by partnering with HR Centres of Expertise on large scale organization design projects, talent management reviews, performance management initiatives and other enterprise-wide HR development efforts.
• Performance Management and Capability Development – Help business leaders identify and resolve performance management issues including assistance with the escalation of issues to the Employee Relations, Policy and Governance team. Partner with Talent Development to identify developmental requirements and support the implementation of learning solutions to build capabilities. Provide Personal & Business Canada leaders with guidelines, procedures and available tools from the HR Centres of Expertise to facilitate the delivery of all HR programs.
• Talent Management & Workforce Transformation – Working with your HR Centres of Excellence (CoE) partners, you develop integrated talent strategies and solutions to support the business is acquiring, developing and retaining the best talent to meet current and future business needs and help them in tackling their top talent priorities. You support leaders in building employee capabilities and enabling team performance.
• Client Focus – You are passionate about partnering with business leaders to build a client focused culture supported by the right employee capabilities to help CIBC become #1 in client relationships. You appreciate how a strong employee experience contributes to a great client experience and you make it happen.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 5 to 10 years' experience in an HR Generalist or consulting role and have a solid understanding HR concepts, policies, practices and governance/legislation.
• You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You can demonstrate experience in advanced consulting skills related to HR concepts and the ability to persuade/influence leaders on suggested action for turning business issues/problems into viable HR/business solutions.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2026-05-29

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 34th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Effectiveness, Business Needs, Communication, Diversity Strategies, Employee and Labor Relations, Employee Experience, HR Business, HR Employee Relations, HR Strategic Management, HR Strategy, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Development, Human Resource Solutions, Leadership, Organizational Development (OD), People Management, Performance Management (PM), Relationship Management, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Talent Development, Talent Management, Workplace Transformation