Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner (12 Month Contract)
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Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic advice to business leaders, managers, and employees on all human resources related matters such as employee relations, rewards and recognition, talent management, change management, organization design, and team effectiveness. They will manage a team to deliver business objectives to their client group while providing engaging leadership and development.

The HRBP will also leverage their understanding of the business to translate these needs into innovative and creative HR solutions. This role supports a dedicated client group and requires a pro‑active approach to delivering service, building relationships, and solving challenges in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of two (2) days/week in office.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice and counsel to leaders on HR initiatives that drive Foresters Financial business strategy and align with our purpose

Be a trusted advisor by understanding the priorities and operating environment to develop and implement an HR and Talent plan grounded in business strategy

Use a data‑driven approach to identify themes and/or trends, and recommend solutions that address business needs

Partner with the business to effectively lead through change with a focus on employee experience

Provide coaching and leadership to business leaders and managers through various HR practices to grow capability in our people managers

Plan, manage, and implement projects that develop talent and organization capabilities and enhance Foresters Financial’s reputation and position in the market

In partnership with the Learning and Talent team, ensure employee development needs are identified and acted upon through developmental assignments or appropriate learning intervention. Embed and promote the total rewards philosophy and approach and drive integrated approach to a positive employee experience

Assist business leaders to identify creative solutions to proactively create a positive workplace environment

Manage workplace issues and conflicts, including human rights and harassment, performance management, accommodations, reorganizations, terminations, absenteeism, disability leavers, and workplace investigations

Collaborate with Centres of Excellence within HR and other business partners on the development and execution of HR programs such as Talent Management, Learning & Development and Performance Management

Lead, coach, encourage team members to help them develop and realize their full potential

Key Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Psychology or equivalent work experience

CHRP or CHRL certification is an asset

Minimum 8 plus years of HR Business Partner experience

Strong experience and expertise in Talent Management and Employee Relations is required

Solid knowledge of evolving best practices in the field of HR and commitment to ongoing professional development

Advanced working knowledge of relevant Canadian legislations and familiarity with US legislation

Strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to prioritize and operationalize practical solutions and activities and meet deadlines in fast‑paced, high‑volume, and changing environment

Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal effectively with all levels of the organization

Proven ability to build trust and cultivate effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and service providers at all levels

Demonstrates a metrics and data‑driven methodology to problem‑solving. Strong analytical skills with ability to produce metrics reports and interpret data to support business decisions

Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills including demonstrated ability to successfully deal with conflict

Experience leading HR professionals, focusing on professional development and engagement while executing on business objectives

Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion
At Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.

Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email  in advance of your appointment.

Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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