Director HR Business Partner - Wealth

Permanent Full Time

The Director and HR Business Partner will provide consultative and strategic support and service to executive level business/function Wealth and Advice leaders to support the development and delivery of people solutions that align to the vision and strategies of the company.

Reporting to the AVP Human Resources Business Partner, the Director and Human Resources Business Partner will work directly with senior executives within the Wealth & Advice division (EVP, SVP and VP level roles). This portfolio spans both wealth and MGA businesses, with a mandate to drive growth.

Partner with senior leaders shaping and delivering people strategies that directly enable business growth, integration, and transformation.

What you will do

• Provide HR related advice and coaching to assigned client groups and business leaders (typically ranging from VP to EVP level) on matters related to HR policy or practices, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, compensation, structures and organizational effectiveness, employee engagement etc.
• Provide overall day to day leadership and direction as needed and provide coordinated HR service delivery to their clients.
• Elevate people leadership capabilities by providing advice, support and coaching to senior level people leaders on all people and talent matters (i.e., leadership, team facilitation…etc.).
• Provide counsel and support to senior leaders on work and employee engagement related issues.
• Partner with employee relations on escalations of employee issues and engage with ER&S experts to support complex employee issue resolution (all formal complaints, complaints at Director level or above, and any complaint involving external representation will be automatically escalated).
• Identify people related issues/themes across client groups and address these through recommendations and mitigation strategies to their business leaders.
• Lead annual HR processes for supported client groups (i.e., talent management, Performance Management, Compensation, Engagement Action Planning).
• Participate and in some cases lead on project teams and/or develop and/or implement small- and large-scale HR projects to the business in partnership with the HR Centers of Expertise.
• Participate in cross-line business HR committees and councils to share best practices, lessons learned and collaborate on initiatives.
• Create and implement to talent plans for the business/function supported (e.g., diagnostics of organizational health, key business/function needs and opportunities; strategies for recruitment, retention and development of talent pools; organizational effectiveness plans including development of strategic capabilities; elevating overall talent bench for supported businesses/functions).
• Act as a second point of HR contact for business leaders to ensure leaders always have availability of a senior HR leader.

What you will bring

• Extensive experience as an HR business partner ideally within the Wealth industry.

• Post Secondary degree / CHRP is an asset.

• The incumbent must be perceived as a trusted and credible advisor to Executives and Senior HR colleagues.

• Proactively identify people related issues and opportunities and provide targeted HR solutions to address key business priorities.

• Impeccable drive to implement HR strategies and programs for the business drive projects forward.

• Driven to grow talent and improve organizational capabilities. Provide people leadership to the Senior HR Advisors and Global HR team members within their team.

• Has an entrepreneurial mindset and approaches business issues with creativity and focus on continuous improvement.

• Strong business acumen – understanding the business strategies and plans, external environment, and talent implications.

• Highly proficient in employee relations and conflict resolution.

• Proficient across a breadth of HR disciplines and expertise, and the ability to apply that knowledge to specific needs and opportunities.

• Strong project and change management experience.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

• Excellent communication and impact and influencing skills.

The base salary for this position is between $128,000 - $178,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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