Human Resources Business Partner

Ventum Financial Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventum Financial Corp. is seeking a collaborative HR Business Partner to join our Talent team in Canada. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, delivering strategic and hands-on support across the employee lifecycle.

The HRBP will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, engagement, organizational design, and HR technology optimization in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will influence decisions that support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or comparable advisory role.
• CHRP designation completed or actively pursuing designation.
• Experience supporting financial services environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workplace accommodation, and health and safety matters.
• Partner with leaders to address workforce challenges and provide practical, business-focused HR guidance.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, candidate screening, interviewing, offer preparation, background checks, and onboarding.
• Coach leaders on performance conversations, employee development, and career progression.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, surveys, and action planning.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation

Talent management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration/Industrial Relations

CHRP designation completed or actively pursuing

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS platforms

Job description

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

About the Role

Ventum Financial Corp. is seeking a collaborative and results-oriented Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Talent team. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing both strategic and hands‑on support across the employee lifecycle.

The HRBP will partner with business leaders to deliver talent solutions that support organizational goals while enhancing the employee experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, organizational change initiatives, and HR technology optimization.

This position is ideal for a resourceful HR professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about driving people-focused solutions that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workplace accommodation, and health and safety matters.
• Partner with leaders to address workforce challenges and provide practical, business-focused HR guidance.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, company policies, and HR best practices.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, candidate screening, interviewing, offer preparation, background checks, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure successful integration of new employees.

Performance, Talent & Employee Experience

• Support the administration and continuous improvement of performance management and talent development programs.
• Coach leaders on performance conversations, employee development, and career progression.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, surveys, and action planning.
• Support learning and development programs that enhance leadership and employee capability.

Compensation & HR Programs

• Participate in annual compensation review and incentive processes.
• Assist in the administration of salary structures, market benchmarking, and compensation programs.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and enhancement of Talent policies, programs, and processes.

HR Operations & Systems

• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of employee information within HR systems.
• Support HRIS administration, process automation, reporting, and data analysis.
• Generate metrics and insights to support talent-related decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the overall effectiveness of Talent operations.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in special projects, including organizational changes, integrations, and HR transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Talent programs, policies, and practices to support business objectives.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or comparable advisory role.
• Experience supporting financial services environment is considered an asset.
• CHRP designation completed or actively pursuing designation.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, transformation, or M&A activities is an asset.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; ADP Workforce Now experience is considered an asset.
• Experience administering performance management and talent management systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Core Competencies

• Strong employee relations and performance management capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of compensation, talent management, and employee engagement practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Exercises sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.