Senior Specialist, Talent Management (HR Business Partner)

SickKids Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist in Talent Management to drive HR initiatives and enhance employee experiences. This role emphasizes strategic guidance across various HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and organizational design. With a focus on building strong relationships and utilizing HR metrics, you'll champion diversity and inclusion practices while managing talent programs. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and the chance to make a significant impact in child health philanthropy. If you're passionate about HR and eager to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Flexible work options

35-hour work week

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience supporting multiple HR functions.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyze HR data and guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with client groups and understand their goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes and ensure inclusive hiring.
• Support organizational change and effectiveness improvements.

Skills

HR experience

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

Data analysis

Project management

Written communication

Education

CHRL designation

Job description

Senior Specialist, Talent Management (HR Business Partner)

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About Us: SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact in 2023, is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning, and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, we invest in initiatives to benefit children in Canada and globally, supporting Precision Child Health (PCH) to tailor medicine to each child's unique traits.

Position Overview: As Senior Specialist, HR Business Partner, you will be the primary partner for designated client groups, providing support, advice, and strategic guidance across all employee experience areas. Your responsibilities include performance and succession planning, recruitment, compensation, change management, and organizational design, supporting both daily needs and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with client groups and understand their goals and culture.
• Utilize HR metrics to identify risks and opportunities, influencing outcomes proactively.
• Advise leaders on workforce development, team effectiveness, and organizational growth.
• Champion EDI practices in hiring, promotion, and development.
• Support talent programs such as performance management, compensation reviews, and employee development.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, developing sourcing strategies and ensuring inclusive hiring practices.
• Provide advice on employee relations, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Support organizational change, restructuring, and effectiveness improvements.
• Lead or contribute to strategic HR projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of HR experience supporting multiple HR functions.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, and talent initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of performance management, succession planning, and compensation.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyze HR data and guide decisions.
• Effective project management and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written communication.
• CHRL designation or in progress is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range $81,251 - $101,566, with potential to reach $116,803, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health and dental coverage, flexible work options, and a 35-hour work week.

Additional Details: Position is temporary (15 months), hybrid work model (2 days/week in-office), immediate start, apply by May 16, 2025. Visit www.sickkidsfoundation.com to apply.

SickKids Foundation values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations available upon request.