HR Business Partner

CI Financial Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CI Financial Corp. is seeking an HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with business goals, focusing on commercial consultation and employee relations. The role requires a university degree in Human Resources and a minimum of five years experience, preferably in Financial Services. As a trusted advisor, this position will empower leaders and enhance the employee experience through effective project management and strategic HR practices.

Benefits

Training Reimbursement

Paid Professional Designations

Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)

Corporate Discount Program

Enhanced Group Benefits

Parental Leave Top–Up Program

Fitness Membership Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role.
• Expertise in Employee Relations and employment legislation interpretation.
• Experience in Financial Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to design and implement HR practices.
• Advise managers and employees on critical employment matters.
• Lead HR projects for employee experience enhancements.

Skills

Coaching

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Diplomacy

Adaptability

Prioritization

Education

University degree with a Human Resources focus

Post-graduate certificate in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Workday

Job description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

Summary

The HRBP will play a pivotal role in aligning Human Resources strategies with our business goals. This position emphasizes strong commercial consultation and a proactive approach to business-focused activities while maintaining expertise in employee relations. As a trusted advisor and coach, you will empower managers and employees to navigate challenges and opportunities confidently, foster a culture of principles-based leadership, and manage projects with agility and precision.

What You Will Do

Commercial Consultation and Business Partnership

• Collaborate with leaders to design and implement HR practices that drive business outcomes and support entrepreneurial growth.
• Provide expert consultation on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management aligned with commercial objectives.
• Act as a coach to leaders, equipping them with tools and strategies to embrace principles-based leadership and foster high-performing teams.
• Guide senior leaders through complex challenges, providing innovative solutions that reinforce HR as a strategic business partner.

Employee Relations Expertise

• Advise managers and employees on critical matters
• Ability to develop and create effective policies that align with regulatory and legal changes
• Participate in developing and maintaining HR policies to ensure compliance with provincial labour and employment standards.

Project Management

• Lead HR projects designed to enhance employee experience, including new programs, tools, and action planning initiatives.
• Champion the implementation of organizational-wide initiatives
• Create Comprehensive change and communication plans to support business transformations

Leadership Development and Talent Engagement

• Partner with the Talent Management Team on leadership development, mentoring programs, and engagement strategies.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development that aligns with our entrepreneurial spirit.

What You Will Bring

• University degree with a Human Resources focus or post-graduate certificate in Human Resources.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role, including expertise in Employee Relations and employment legislation interpretation.
• Experience in Financial Services preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Workday is an asset.

Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional coaching and relationship-building capabilities to empower leaders and employees.
• Driven by hands on direct engagement with business leaders
• Strong problem-solving, diplomacy, and professional judgment to manage sensitive and complex situations.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with frequent changes and ambiguity.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and produce results while driving organizational success.

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice.

Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced Group Benefits
• Parental Leave Top–Up Program
• Fitness Membership Discounts

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at , or call ext. 4747.