Human Resources Business Partner

Foresters Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in Toronto to drive HR initiatives aligned with business strategies. This strategic role involves advising management, managing employee relations, and enhancing workplace effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree in related fields, and a strong strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR Business Partner experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of relevant Canadian legislation.
• Proven ability to build trust and cultivate effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR advice to leaders aligned with business objectives.
• Manage conflicts and human resource related issues effectively.
• Plan and implement HR projects to enhance organizational capabilities.

Skills

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Strategic Thinking

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent

CHRP or CHRL certification

Job description

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Role Title

Human Resources Business Partner

Purpose of role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic advice to business leaders, managers, and employees on all human resources related matters such as employee relations, rewards and recognition, talent management, change management, organization design, and team effectiveness. They will manage a team to deliver business objectives to their client group while providing engaging leadership and development.

The HRBP will also leverage their understanding of the business to translate these needs into innovative and creative HR solutions. This role supports a dedicated client group (Insurance Operations and Information Technology Client organizations) and requires a pro-active approach to delivering service, building relationships, and solving challenges in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and counsel to leaders on HR initiatives that drive Foresters Financial business strategy and align with our purpose
• Be a trusted advisor by understanding the priorities and operating environment to develop and implement an HR and Talent plan grounded in business strategy
• Use a data driven approach to identify themes and / or trends, and recommend solutions that address business needs
• Partner with the business to effectively lead through change with a focus on employee experience
• Provide coaching and leadership to business leaders and managers through various HR practices to grow capability in our people managers
• Plan, manage, and implement projects that develop talent and organization capabilities and enhance Foresters Financial’s reputation and position in the market
• In partnership with the Learning and Talent team, ensure employee development needs are identified and acted upon through developmental assignments or appropriate learning intervention. Embed and promote the total rewards philosophy and approach and drive integrated approach to a positive employee experience
• Assist business leaders to identify creative solutions to proactively create a positive workplace environment
• Manage workplace issues and conflicts, including human rights and harassment, performance management, accommodations, reorganizations, terminations, absenteeism, disability leavers, and workplace investigations
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence within HR and other business partners on the development and execution of HR programs such as Talent Management, Learning & Development and Performance Management
• Lead, coach, encourage team members to help them develop and realize their full potential

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or Psychology or equivalent work experience
• CHRP or CHRL certification is an asset
• Minimum 8 plus years of HR Business Partner experience
• Strong experience and expertise in Talent Management and Employee Relations is required
• Solid knowledge of evolving best practices in the field of HR and commitment to ongoing progressional development
• Advanced working knowledge of relevant Canada legislations and familiarity of US legislation
• Strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to prioritize and operationalize practical solutions and activities and meet deadlines in fast-paced, high volume, and changing environment
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to build trust and cultivate effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and service providers at all levels
• Demonstrates a metrics and data-driven methodology to problem-solving. Strong analytical skills with ability to produce metrics reports and interpret data to support business decisions
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills including demonstrated ability to successfully deal with conflict
• Experience leading HR professionals, focusing on professional development and engagement while executing on business objectives

Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion – at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.

Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email [emailprotected] in advance of your appointment.

Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Financial Services and Insurance

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