Director, Human Resources

Job summary

Act as a strategic HRBP and trusted advisor to senior executives to align people strategies with business objectives. Lead end-to-end HR processes including talent reviews, organizational effectiveness, and complex employee relations resolution.

Job details

Our client is seeking a strategic and consultative Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), to support executive-level leaders across corporate functions and global investments. This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering people strategies that align with the organization’s vision and business objectives. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, you will partner directly with senior executives (VP, SVP, EVP) to provide high-impact HR leadership across complex portfolios, influencing organizational effectiveness, talent outcomes, and business performance. Compensation: $150,000 - $165,000 base + bonus Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic HR guidance across workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, compensation, organizational design, and engagement. Deliver coordinated, end-to-end HR support to assigned client groups, ensuring seamless service and execution. Elevate leadership capability by coaching and advising senior leaders on people strategy, performance, and talent development. Provide counsel on employee engagement, culture, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Partner with Employee Relations on complex and escalated matters, ensuring effective and timely resolution. Identify trends and themes across client groups and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risk and enhance performance. Lead and execute annual HR processes, including performance management, talent reviews, compensation planning, and engagement action planning. Drive and support HR projects and enterprise initiatives in collaboration with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs). Contribute to cross-functional HR forums, sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field. Significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting complex corporate environments in the financial/insurance industry. Proven ability to operate at a strategic level, translating business priorities into effective people solutions. Strong experience coaching and influencing senior leaders and developing leadership capability. Deep expertise in employee relations, including complex issue resolution. Broad HR knowledge across multiple disciplines, with the ability to apply insights pragmatically. Demonstrated strength in project management and leading change initiatives. Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to business outcomes. Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Act as a strategic HRBP and trusted advisor to senior executives to align people strategies with business objectives. Lead end-to-end HR processes including talent reviews, organizational effectiveness, and complex employee relations resolution.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and significant HRBP experience within the financial or insurance industry. Must demonstrate a proven ability to influence senior leadership and manage complex corporate environments.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic HR Leadership
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• Compensation Planning
• Organizational Design
• Executive Coaching
• Performance Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Acumen
• Project Management

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting