Human Resources Business Partner

Wellington-Altus; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington-Altus is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in Winnipeg to provide strategic HR support and guidance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Human Resources and have 1-3 years of experience in the financial industry. Responsibilities include advising management on HR matters, coaching, performance management, and driving employee engagement initiatives. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in HR, preferably in finance.
• Bilingual in English & French is a strong asset.
• CPHR or CPHR candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to business leaders.
• Conduct performance management guidance.
• Lead HR projects aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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Location: This position will be based out of our Winnipeg office.

Our organization:

Founded in 2017, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Inc., Wellington-Altus USA Inc., Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., Wellington-Altus Group Solutions Inc., and Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.—the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. With more than $30 billion in assets under administration and offices across the country, Wellington-Altus identifies with successful, entrepreneurial advisors and portfolio managers and their high-net-worth clients.

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The opportunity:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides guidance and advice on Human Resources functions as well as strategic and timely support in day-to-day HR activities to leaders and employees of Wellington-Altus.

The HRBP acts as the point of contact for employees on Human Resources-related matters while escalating to the applicable leader when appropriate. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of accountability, reliability, adaptability and initiative when working in a results-driven team environment.

Additionally, the HRBP leads and participates in various projects and initiatives to continually support Wellington’s strategic imperatives and be an active team player to support other HR team members as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coaching and Consulting Business Leaders and Investment Advisors
• Conducting weekly or bi-weekly meetings with respective business leaders to provide HR advice and guidance when appropriate.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partnering with legal department as needed/required.
• Providing guidance on the implementation of HR processes and policies.
• Providing day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Reskilling and upskilling: identifying training needs and assisting the L&D function in aligning training programs with business objectives.
• Working together with management and employees to solve conflicts and help facilitate positive employee relations, maintaining a good working environment, building morale, and decreasing unwanted turnover.
• Providing guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Data Literacy
• Acting as a back up to HRIS Specialist.
• Understanding data interpretation, collection, and creation.
• Possessing an ability to read and interpret dashboards and reports containing complex data.
• Understanding of HR analytics techniques to analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Having familiarity with data collection methods, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Possessing an ability to set up and track relevant metrics and KPIs and use them to drive business results.
• People Advocacy
• Being people champions who advocate for employees and push back when needed.
• Supporting employees through a variety of HR needs using confidential discretion having a solid legal knowledge to best support the workforce and the business.
• Supporting employees before, during and returning from leaves.
• Business Acumen
• Understanding of finance principles, risk and reward, and business outcomes.
• Understanding of the industry to partner effectively with the respective business leaders in making salary and headcount decisions.
• Building appropriate business processes to keep all involved parties on task, preventing errors and providing efficiencies.
• Having a demonstrated ability to research information and present findings and recommendations.
• Organizational Culture
• Helping to build and maintain a strong organizational culture, as well as continuously improving the employee experience.
• Providing advice and suggestions for culture-related initiatives, such as cultural transformation.
• Implementing HRM interventions on employee wellness, diversity and inclusion, or talent management.
  
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate or in a field related to Human Resources Management, organizational studies, or business management/administration.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in HR, preferably in the financial industry.
• Experience resolving complex employee relations issues, working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and respective employment laws.
• CPHR or CPHR candidate.
• Bilingual (English & French, both oral & written) is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of HRIS systems, ability to run reports and navigate system.
• Proficient with MSOffice suite, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Superb problem-solving skills.
• A strong understanding of the many disciplines within HR, including diversity and inclusion, performance management, compensation and benefits, talent management, employee relations.
• Good change management and project management capabilities.
• Current knowledge of standards and legislation as they relate to human resource management.
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to proactively organize and manage a high volume of time-sensitive tasks and work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Committed to providing extraordinary service.
• Good grasp of HRM techniques and excellent people management skills.
• Excellent mentoring and relationship building skills.
• An ability to empathize with others.
  
  
  

Conditions of employment:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.
  
  
  

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.

To apply:

Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at Wellington-Altus can be found on our website at www.wellington-altus.com.

Seniority level

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  Human Resources

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