Senior HR Business Partner

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Employee share purchase plan

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner dedicated to the Chief Security Office (CSO) to provide proactive HR counsel and guidance. You will support leaders and teams with performance, rewards, talent planning, employee relations, and inclusion initiatives within a fast-changing global environment.

In this role you’ll partner with HR Centres of Excellence to develop tailored HR solutions and drive business priorities, while embracing urgent action, trust-building relationships,

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Generalist or consulting role with solid HR concepts, policies, practices, and governance/legislation understood.
• Experience in financial institutions or technology environments is preferred.
• Influential communicator who builds trust and relationships.
• Forward-thinking with the ability to define possibilities and take action.
• Champions change and evolves thinking to deliver best results.
• Passionate about people and able to relate to diverse partners.
• Values-driven, living trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-impact HR counsel to CSO leaders and teams across performance, rewards, organizational design, talent planning, succession, employee relations, and inclusion and diversity.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to develop tailored HR solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Plan and coordinate HR initiatives, analyze workforce information, and ensure policy adherence to drive results in a fast-changing environment.

Skills

HR Generalist

Consulting

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Talent management

Diversity & inclusion

HR analytics

PowerPoint presentations

Tools

PowerPoint Presentations

Job description

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

TheGlobal Technology Data and AIHR and Advisory Services team provides strategic advice and proactive support to our business partners to advance business strategies, leadership, and cultural imperatives at CIBC. As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner dedicated to theChief Security Office(CSO), you’ll provide high-impact, proactive support to leaders and teams, equipping them with the tools and guidance needed to excel in a fast-changing environment. Leveraging your deep expertise in human resources, you’ll deliver value-added counsel across all facets of HR, including performance management, rewards and recognition, organizational design, talent and succession planning, employee relations, and inclusion and diversity. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, navigating the demands of theCSOteam, advocating for business-specific HR priorities, and collaborating with HR Centres of Excellence to develop and implement tailored solutions. Your ability to operate with urgency, anticipate challenges, and drive results will be essential to supporting ourCSOteams.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on‑site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Client Focus – Partner with business leaders to build a client‑focused culture supported by the right employee capabilities, helping CIBC become #1 in client relationships. Champion a strong employee experience that contributes to exceptional client outcomes.
• Talent Management & Workforce Transformation – Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence (CoE) partners to develop integrated talent strategies and solutions. Support the business in acquiring, developing, and retaining top talent to meet current and future needs, and help leaders tackle their key talent priorities.
• HR Planning and Integration – Plan and coordinate the delivery of annual Corporate HR initiatives related to Performance Management, Talent Planning, Base Pay, and Incentive Pay. Ensure the needs of client groups and Corporate HR are met efficiently and effectively. Anticipate and plan for future human capability needs by analyzing workforce information, interpreting employee survey results, and discussing key issues with business and HR leaders. Reinforce appropriate application of HR policies, standards, and procedures to ensure alignment with CIBC’s vision, mission, and values, as well as adherence to legislative requirements.

Who you are

• You have relevant HR experience. You bring experience in an HR Generalist or consulting role and have a solid understanding of HR concepts, policies, practices, and governance/legislation.
• Experience in financial institutions or technology environments is preferred. Exposure to working within a financial institution (FI) or a technology environment will be considered an asset.
• You’re an influential communicator. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard and building trust.
• You’re forward‑thinking. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek opportunities to define what’s possible.
• You embrace and champion change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best.
• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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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]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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

Analytical Thinking, Business Strategies, Change Management, Collaboration, Corporate Human Resources, HR Business, HR Business Partnering, Human Resources (HR), PowerPoint Presentations, Talent Development, Talent Management, Technical Knowledge