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About the Role

The Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partner leads the design and implementation of people and talent programs, consulting on key initiatives and organizational changes within the Personal Banking division. This role partners closely with business leaders to understand departmental strategy and inform necessary people and talent initiatives, role definition, and organizational structure to drive business success.

Responsibilities

Partner, advise, and coach leaders to diagnose, consult, and problem-solve on organizational structure, role definition, and talent situations to maximize team effectiveness.
Design and implement talent initiatives to achieve business outcomes and optimize the employee experience.
Lead HR strategies to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment.
Project manage organizational change and talent programs within Commercial, including organizational effectiveness.
Identify and validate talent gaps through data and root cause analysis to build business cases for talent recommendations.
Provide proactive advice using data, insights, and analytics to inform business and talent decision-making.
Work with the business on organization design and structure.
Create and execute change management plans for HR initiatives, policies, and procedures in collaboration with Business partners.
Respond to manager inquiries, advise as necessary, and coach managers to sustain change.
Lead and manage annual talent management cycles (Performance, Talent Review, Compensation) for client groups.
Share best practices and industry trends to advance employee capability, develop, and attract talent.
Serve as an SME and trusted advisor for client groups on talent policies, cycles, and initiatives.
Provide people leadership to Human Resources Partners.

Requirements

Undergraduate business degree
8+ years of progressive work experience in HR, consulting, or an HRBP capacity
People management experience
Ability to work strategically with leaders
Expertise in organizational design and effectiveness
Broad understanding of all HR disciplines and HR program practices
Applies understanding of business to build viable and practical solutions
Strong consulting, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities
Ability to lead a program with multiple projects and complex deliverables
Confidence interacting with senior leaders and challenging their thinking
Confidence in communicating, influencing, and coaching employees and people leaders
Strong systems thinking and ability to identify solutions and associated impacts
Strong impact and influence skills, with ability to flex communication styles
Demonstrated ability to execute quickly, effectively, and consistently
Exceptional collaborative working abilities and experience
Action-oriented, with ability to manage and drive through ambiguity
Curious mindset on use of tech and data to advance the HR function and employee experience
Consulting experience is preferable
Experience with transformation, project management, agile methodology, and change management would be an asset
Must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.

Skills

Organizational design
Organizational effectiveness
Talent management
Change management
Project management
Data analysis
Root cause analysis
Consulting
Critical thinking
Analytical capabilities
Communication
Influencing
Coaching
Systems thinking
Agile methodology

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

8+ years of progressive work experience
Associate Director

Education Level

Undergraduate business degree

Benefits

Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events
Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program

About the Company

EQ is remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, EQ offers a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions. EQ has been challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences since 1970.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

Equal Opportunity

EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.