Human Resources Business Partner

Employer: Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)

Position Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Department: Human Resources - Organizational Effectiveness

Location: Montreal, Quebec

Status: Regular, Full Time, Hybrid

Language Requirements: Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)

Salary Range: $85,000-$115,000

As a self-regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a trusted partner and advisor, leveraging relationships across the organization to provide effective people strategies and solutions. This role is responsible for proactively partnering with business groups and broader HR team to enhance the employee experience. This includes employee relations, engagement, workforce planning, performance management, and driving annual team objectives. This role is crucial in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and driving organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leaders at all levels within the business, and nation-wide, relative to a range of people related areas, providing strategic guidance and expertise on people and processes
• Establish strong relationships with leaders and team members, proactively seeking to understand the business challenges and objectives of assigned client groups in order to drive a proactive approach
• Provide expertise, guidance and support in areas such as workforce planning, talent development, performance management, workplace and organizational design
• Interpret and apply HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, including Quebec CNESST and the Ontario Employment Standards Act
• Manage employee relations matters, while ensuring compliance with provincial employment and labour standards including within Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions that improve workforce performance, retention and satisfaction
• Lead and implement HR programs including engagement initiatives, compensation reviews, talent strategies, and succession planning
• Support recruitment processes in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Partner to effectively identify and attract top talent
• Coach leaders on effective people management, team effectiveness, and change leadership
• Actively engage in the company’s annual cycles, including workforce planning, performance evaluations and compensation reviews, partnering with the business and broader HR team in the development and execution of plans and programs to support organizational effectiveness strategies
• Facilitate presentations for leader and employee groups, primarily on annual programs and processes, and primarily in French language
• Remain current with industry trends, identifying opportunities to leverage insights into programs or learning requirements accordingly
• Champions initiatives to drive best culture practices and experience

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources function
• Minimum of 1 year in an HR Business Partner role
• Minimum of 1 year of HR support experience within a regulated, not-for-profit, or financial services setting
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Human Resources or a related discipline such as business administration, industrial relations or commerce
• Bilingual fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is required to support both local and cross-provincial HR operations
• Strong knowledge of Quebec Labour Code, employment standards and HR best practices
• Proficiency working in a range of technology (e.g., Microsoft applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook - SharePoint, HRIS/HCMS, applicant tracking and learning management systems)

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to influence, advise and build relationships at all levels of the organization and across provincial regions
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills
• Ability to navigate sensitive matters in a professional and confidential way
• Ability work effectively and collaborate with the team to implement solutions that move the organization forward
• Knowledge of recruitment and selection including behavioral interviewing techniques
• Ability to work independently, allocate time effectively, work under pressure, prioritize workload and work at a highly detailed level
• Ability to demonstrate a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and change

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Paid flex days and sick days
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave of Absence/Paternity Leave of Absence top up
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures.

As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career; protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

Our Commitment:

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

CIRO is a pan-Canadian organization that oversees all investment dealers and trading activity in marketplaces across Canada. This position requires the ability to communicate with employees in CIRO regional offices and other CIRO stakeholders across Canada. Accordingly, proficiency in both official languages of Canada (French and English) is needed. Due to the frequent interactions with internal and external English-speaking members, clients, representatives, firms, Canadian provincial and territorial securities regulators, and employees situated outside of Quebec, the position requires a fully bilingual candidate.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.