Job Description

Senior Talent Business Partner

Toronto

We are an independent firm dedicated to the success of our clients, our people and our community. We are people working with people who aspire to create a better world. We foster the strong sense of family that has been a part of our DNA for more than 90 years. We value our team, develop excellence and celebrate their successes.

The Senior Talent Business Partner (TBP) provides leadership and support to enable the implementation of talent management strategies. The TBP develops and delivers on the firm’s vision for our people, related priorities, projects, solutions and frameworks at it applies uniquely to the various business lines.

The TBPs are aligned firmwide, by business line of service, across our three offices (Montreal, Toronto, Chicago).

Under the guidance of the Director, as a TBP, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, being influential in providing advice on complex business issues from strategy to execution.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Talent Business Partner

Strategy

• Work in collaboration with the Divisional HR Partners (DHRPs), the TBP Director and T&C’s Centres of Excellence (COEs) to drive the firm’s strategy and execution of priorities.
• Partner with DHRPs and leaders to identify, advocate and enable people related strategic projects & programs that improve business performance, including engagement and retention.
• Team with the DHRPs to lead Talent-related discussions which impact the business such as divisional development plans, including succession planning, in support of diversity priorities.
• Create and implement policies aligned with business strategy and market trends.
• Write strategic communication plans to launch initiatives with leaders and team members regarding firm-wide policies, announcements, programs, etc.
• Provide advice and on sensitive and complex people issues as well as control/governance issues.

Employee Relations (ER)

• Deal with complex ER issues in a timely and sensitive manner (performance management issues, discipline matters, performance improvement plans, etc.)
• Review and update T&C policies and interpretations to align with best practices.
• Manage terminations, exit interviews and sensitive/confidential employee matters.
• Provide legal advisory to business leaders in the context of provincial labour laws

Talent Acquisition

• Support the Talent Acquisition team on assessing recruitment needs firm wide.
• Facilitate senior hires, promotions, talent moves and exits, from the strategic perspective (in collaboration with the DHRPs and leaders (as needed))

Learning & Development (L&D)

• In collaboration with the L&D team and the DHRPs, guide talent and performance management strategies and processes for specific team members.
• Work in collaboration with the L&D team in creating coaching and development plans for specific team members.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives such as pulse surveys, recognition programs, etc.

Total Rewards and Performance Management and Talent Operations

• In collaboration with the Total Rewards team and the DHRPs, perform compensation planning and analysis.
• Lead the performance management process during mid-year and year-end round-table discussions.
• Assist the Total Rewards team on communicating firm wide compensation processes.
• Provide guidance to the Talent Operations COE on operational employee matters

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources, including a minimum of 5 years working as a Senior Talent Business Partner supporting various business lines and internal clients.
• Completed post-secondary degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources
• Expertise working and navigating effectively in a matrix organization/partnership structure offering professional services.
• Expertise in executing people strategies and protocols with additional depth and breadth of knowledge about the professional service industry and supporting multiple functional business areas with meeting these priorities
• Strong communication skills in both official languages (written/verbal) with proven experience in leading group discussions with various stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver on multiple requests and prioritize between competing demands.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (including Excel and Power Point) and experience using various HRIS.
• Working knowledge of provincial labor laws
• Experience translating business requirements/needs into actions.
• Strategic thinking skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of recommendations.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with one’s team members as well as different stakeholders.
• Calm under pressure.
• Available to travel between the Montreal and Toronto offices (20% or less).
• Coaching and mentoring experience with junior team members would be preferable
• An interest in upskilling for the digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
• Experience in workforce planning is an asset.
• CHRP designation is an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive group benefits which include, group insurance, Health Spending Account, savings plans, and Employer Contribution Matching
• Employee and Family access to virtual healthcare network
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs, including consultations with mental health professionals
• Annual Health & Well-being Program
• Hybrid work Environment
• Competitive Performance Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Dues Reimbursement
• CFE leave financial support
• Academic Incentives
• Talent referral bonus
• Client referral bonus
• Access to an on-demand concierge nannying, babysitting, and tutoring service
• Annual employee rewards and recognition

Sounds like you? Apply today!