HR Business Partner

Join a top-tier financial institution in Montreal as the Vice President, HR Business Partner, where you will play a key strategic role in shaping and elevating the bank's HR practices. This senior-level position is ideal for a seasoned HR leader with deep expertise in organizational development, talent strategy, and employee engagement within the financial services sector.

Heavy focus on Quebec and Federal Labour laws, and French language laws.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals to drive performance and employee engagement.
2. Lead end-to-end recruitment processes and strategic workforce planning.
3. Design and deliver efficient onboarding/offboarding experiences.
4. Manage performance reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and early talent programs (including Global Markets Analyst and Intern programs).
5. Partner with business leaders and global HR teams to assess talent, identify skills gaps, and deliver targeted development plans.
6. Address employee relations matters, advise managers on performance issues, and coordinate with legal counsel as necessary.
7. Oversee compensation, promotions, and benefits, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and employee performance.
8. Act as a strategic advisor to senior executives, offering guidance on complex HR issues.
9. Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
10. Ensure compliance with local employment laws (including Quebec labor standards).
11. Support career mobility, learning, and ongoing organizational change efforts.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
2. CHRP, SHRM-SCP, or other professional HR certification strongly preferred.
3. 5-7 years of progressive HR experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience supporting sales and trading functions is a plus.
4. Proven success in influencing senior leadership and managing complex HR initiatives.

Skills & Attributes:

1. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
2. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and advise across all levels of the organization.
3. Data-driven mindset, skilled in using HR metrics for planning and decision-making.
4. High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion.
5. Thrives in fast-paced environments and embraces change with resilience and adaptability.
6. Collaborative, customer-focused, and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.