Director, People Partner

About the role

The Director, People Partner shapes and executes a forward-looking talent strategy supporting the organization's digital, operational and cultural transformation, covering succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, employee engagement, training and development and compensation. The role is a key member of leadership teams, advises management and develops and implements HR initiatives that support business unit strategies, while providing HR support to multiple business groups.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and HR Shared Services to strengthen the financial and actuarial bench strength
• Lead and support initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness across business groups
• Identify strategic issues and implement HR policies, programs and practices to support business goals
• Deliver HR leadership in strategy, employee engagement, organizational development, performance management, talent management, change management and succession planning
• Manage critical HR cycles such as compensation, talent management and employee engagement surveys for the client group and functional committees
• Provide expertise in reward and recognition, leadership development, recruitment and retention and organizational effectiveness
• Influence management style and practices, advise on organizational effectiveness issues and ensure compliance with company policy and legislation
• Educate the organization about HR trends affecting the business

Required profile

• Post-secondary degree in Business or Human Resources
• Minimum of 8 years of HR generalist and/or specialist experience in a large, multi-national organization
• Demonstrated experience in planning and change management, organizational effectiveness and reward and recognition
• Proven success in team building and people leadership
• Good understanding of the legislation, regulations and policies affecting the business unit

Required skills

• HR generalist knowledge and mastery of recruitment, performance management, compensation design, organizational design, leadership development and organization development
• Strong business acumen and ability to develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives
• Excellent facilitation, influencing, communication and conflict management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity and discretion

What we offer

• A flexible environment that supports learning, growth, well-being and inclusion
• Support from a global team in shaping your career

Working arrangement: Hybrid.