Director, Human Capital Strategies

CIBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Toronto seeks a Director of Human Capital Strategies to drive workforce innovation and strategic HR initiatives. This role involves leading change management, developing workforce strategies, and enhancing talent management practices to align with the bank's goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to building relationships and delivering results.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in HR concepts focusing on Talent and Workforce Strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of human capital and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of strategic workforce strategies.
• Conduct market research to inform workforce transformation.

Skills

Business Effectiveness

Communication

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Market Research

Project Management

Strategic Objectives

Education

Degree in Business

Diploma in Human Resources

Job description

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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

As a member of CIBC's Human Resources (HR) team, the Director, Human Capital Strategies is a seasoned professional responsible for leading the design, development and execution of future-focused strategic workforce strategies aligned to our bank's strategic priorities. Strategies include reimagining the future of work, HR transformation and talent-based strategies to execute against CIBC's long-term priorities. The Director, Human Capital Strategies will also support our human capital planning process to align our investments to business strategies. This role drives strategic thinking, thought-leadership and innovation across key HR workforce initiatives.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. 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

• Future-Focused - You lead the design, development of workforce strategies including key topics like future of work or new operating models, informed by industry insights and CIBC's global human capital strategic priorities. This includes conducting internal and external market research to identify opportunities and translate the research into insights that create a compelling narrative and recommendation that will inform and drive how we reimagine and transform our workforce to match our bank's strategic goals.
• Ownership Mindset - You anticipate emerging trends and future needs to build and develop strategies to support our human capital deliverables. This includes developing and building key workforce strategies to support key initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders across our team.
• Human Capital / Talent Management Consulting - Provide market leading insights and trends to inform key workforce strategy recommendations. Understand key insights on how HR enables it's business and our workforce, as well as how our businesses are being disrupted, including new business models, ways of working and the future of work.
• Effective Delivery and Managing Through Change: You take a holistic view to change management on large, transformational programs. You drive, manage and execute projects and initiatives with a focus on change management while supporting the business goals, objectives and outcomes. You build and implement strategic roadmaps, embedding change management methodology, to deliver relevant tools and change tactics that provides the right level of engagement with key stakeholders, while supporting the enterprise in effectively transitioning through the identified change towards the desired state.
• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to storyboard, develop whitepapers and build buy in on key workforce strategies and recommendations. You have a proven track record in leading and creating materials meant to be shared at Executive forums and audience.
• Relationship Building - You act both autonomously and collaboratively. You forge strong relationships with various teams, by working with internal and external partners
  
  

Who You Are

• You have a degree/diploma in Business, Human Resources or a related field. You have 7+ years of experience with HR concepts with a focus on Talent, Workforce Strategies, Change Management and/or Human Capital Consulting / Strategy.
• You can demonstrate extensive human capital (human resource) knowledge.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You are agile. You understand complex issues and concepts related to new and evolving business needs.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• 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.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
  
  

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 aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
• Subject to plan and 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.
  
  

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 34th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Effectiveness, Business Processes, Communication, Critical Thinking, Human Capital Planning, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Market Research, Project Management, Strategic Objectives

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Banking

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