Human Resources Business Partner (1 year contract)

Wealthsimple Technologies

5d • Remote

About The Position

As the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) you will work as a strategic business partner to support our leadership teams and individual contributors to drive initiatives that impact employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, organizational change, talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion, performance, and culture. As a trusted advisor, you will provide coaching and counsel to leaders on human resources solutions that contribute to the goals of the business unit and supports a high performing and engaged working environment. You are adaptable, flexible, and thrive in a high growth environment where two days rarely look the same. You are a relationship builder and know that the best teams and companies are full of people who trust & take care of each other.
Note: We are currently recruiting for an HRBP to support G&A functions (Operations, Client Experience, and Brokerage/Regulatory). As we continue to grow and scale, client group support may change/rotate across HRBPs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and collaborate with all levels of the organization and positively influence teams
• Applied knowledge of local labour laws and statutes for employment across Canada provinces with thorough understanding and hands-on application of internal and external HR principles, practices and standards
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development and/or change management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess situations and make decisions based on data while drawing from previous experience
• Demonstrated experience with coaching employees and management through complex and difficult issues
• Resourceful and self-motivated with ability to work in changing environments
• Strong personal accountability for high quality work & actively finds opportunities for improvement

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with senior leaders in a client centric technology organization considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Implement human resources programs and practices that foster growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness that align with business strategies in areas including talent management, compensation, learning and development, and performance management
• Support leaders in solving Employee Relations issues through effective coaching, problem solving and ensuring adherence to appropriate employment laws and policies
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions
• Partner with leaders to foster conversations to promote career development, training and development
• Work with all levels of leadership up to Sr. Directors to develop effective organizational structures to drive organizational health
• Consult and coach all levels of management to build and serve high performing, diverse and inclusive teams
• Analyze HR trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Coach employees and people leaders to role model behaviours that support our company values and culture
• Provide interpretation and guidance for the application of HR policies and procedures
• Partner with internal COE teams to provide feedback, development, and implementation of HR programs (i.e. Learning and development, compliance, compensation, etc)
• Partner with leadership on workforce management and proactively identify resourcing needs across the teams you support

Benefits

• Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Long-term group savings with employer match using our Wealthsimple for Business platform
• 20 vacation days + 4 wellness days per year, and unlimited sick and mental health days
• 90 days away program: Employees can work outside of Canada for up to 90 days per calendar year
• A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resources Groups (e.g., Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed