We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 99% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm’s values through this phase of significant growth.
By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in a values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let’s talk!
Purpose of the Role:
As our Senior Business Partner, you will be a strategic and trusted partner to the business, building consultative and long-term relationships with internal client groups at Nicola Wealth. Your collaborative and consultative approach combined with strong subject matter expertise enables you to bring best-in-class practices to the table, including the use of data to advise and shape our people and culture strategies and business decision making.
Core Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic partner to our Private Wealth teams (including our Wealth Advisors, Wealth Planning Associates, and Insurance teams) and Marketing team, developing and driving the overall people strategy in partnership with the leaders in your client groups.
- Be a leader in the business and a change agent for our people and culture work, constantly assessing opportunities and risks, driving continuous improvement, and demonstrating how People and Culture can be elevated to support our organization’s goals and strategies.
- Be the face of our People and Culture team to your client groups, ensuring that our people and culture services are delivered seamlessly in a client-focused way, and that you are plugged into the needs and strategies of your client groups.
- Be proactive and consultative. Coach, advise and support leaders on people and culture issues, and talent and business strategies.
- Work in close partnership with our Talent Acquisition team and your client group leaders to develop workforce plans, scope roles, build healthy talent pipelines and select top talent to drive our high-performing organization.
- Be a proactive and strategic talent development partner to the business supporting effective talent assessment, competency development and building of internal talent pipelines for leadership and critical roles.
- Actively analyze people and culture data and share insights back with the business to shape and elevate people related strategies, planning and initiatives.
- Participate in planning and implementing various people and culture-related projects (in areas including performance management, leadership, disability management, workplace policies, wellbeing, DEI, etc.)
- Lead the coordination and delivery of annual people and culture activities including performance planning, talent reviews and the compensation cycle, and operational activities (e.g., drafting employment letters, disability management, etc.) as required for your client group teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years of experience across several HR / P&C subject areas including several years as a P&C / HR Business Partner.
- Experience as a strategic business partner to sales and marketing client groups.
- You’re an exceptional listener, communicator and relationship builder.
- You build trust and confidence across teams, departments and with leaders.
- You’re a builder and a creator who thrives on the variety of doing both strategic work and executing on day-to-day operational work.
- You have a high level of business acumen – you can speak the language of the business and able to connect business priorities and strategy to people and culture opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- CPHR or equivalent certification.
- You are legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer.
- Experience and skills as a coach or using a coaching approach, and using talent assessments for selection and talent development is an asset.
- Experience using Ceridian Dayforce, WorkDay, Greenhouse and PowerBI are also an asset.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
This position comes with a competitive base salary hiring range of $130,000 - $160,000; dependent on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity.
At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/total-rewards.
Please include both a cover letter and resume in support of your application. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. For more information about this and other roles: www.nicolawealth.com/careers.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. Should you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Nicola Wealth policies.
Thank you for your interest in a career with Nicola Wealth!
Nicola Wealth Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
175 Bloor St E, Suite 801 North Tower, Toronto, Ontario , Canada, M4W 3R8
