Senior HR Strategy & Change Partner

BMO Harris Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BMO Financial Group, based in Chicago, seeks a senior HR leader to shape talent strategy, workforce planning, and leadership development in a salaried role. You will guide performance management, succession planning, and risk-aware people strategies across lines of business.

The role emphasizes inclusion, governance, and partnering with senior leaders to deliver business outcomes while navigating complex HR issues and organizational change.

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of HR experience with a related post-secondary degree.
• HR designation (CHRP/ADR) preferred.
• Seasoned professional with education, experience and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support strategic workforce plans with execution roadmaps.
• Identify talent gaps and close gaps with plans.
• Lead leadership and succession planning for supported business.
• Align performance management and total rewards with people strategy.
• Advise leaders on complex people issues with risk considerations.
• Advance inclusion and Winning Culture.

Skills

Strategy Development

Strategic Planning

Strategic Thinking

Strategic Advising

Strategic Influence

HR Change Management

Emotional Resilience

Curious Mindset

Contextual Thinking

HR Risk Management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

HR designation (CHRP/ADR) preferred

Job description

BMO Financial Group, based in Chicago, seeks a senior HR leader to shape talent strategy, workforce planning, and leadership development in a salaried role. You will guide performance management, succession planning, and risk-aware people strategies across lines of business.

The role emphasizes inclusion, governance, and partnering with senior leaders to deliver business outcomes while navigating complex HR issues and organizational change.