Senior Director, HR Advisory, People, Culture and Talent

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you’ll be doing 

You will be responsible to deliver the People, Culture and Talent strategy which supports the banks’ strategic imperative to deliver consistent and sustainable performance over the long term.  You will translate business needs into integrated Human Resource solutions to fully leverage leadership, employee capability and organizational development within your respective business portfolio. You will provide strategic advice and proactive support to senior leadership in all areas of Human Resources including: talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards and employee relations.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Please kindly note, there will be multiple roles within the group, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered for additional positions within the team.

How you’ll succeed

• HR planning and integration – Plans and coordinates the effective delivery of annual HR initiatives related to Talent Management, Goals, Performance & Success (GPS), Workforce Planning, and Total Rewards.  Incorporate change management methodology into HR planning and integration practices (i.e. stakeholder and impact analysis, implementation and communication plan) to ensure a smooth transition towards the desired end state. Anticipates and plans for future human capability needs by analyzing and interpreting workforce information, reviewing results of employee surveys, and discussing top of mind issues and concerns with business and HR leaders.
• HR program delivery – Support the business portfolio strategy and objectives through the delivery of end-to-end HR solutions ranging from strategic positioning to implementation. Work with the leadership team to ensure their HR requirements are met and to help build a working environment conducive to high levels of employee commitment and engagement. Supports organization development efforts by partnering with HR Centres of Expertise on large scale organization design projects, talent management reviews, performance management initiatives and other enterprise-wide HR development efforts.
• Performance management and capability development – Help business leaders identify and resolve performance management issues including assistance with the escalation of issues to the Employee Relations, Policy and Governance team. Partner with Talent Development to identify developmental requirements and support the implementation of learning solutions to build capabilities. Provide leaders with guidelines, procedures and available tools from the HR Centres of Expertise to facilitate the delivery of all HR programs.

Who you are

• Strong business acumen and senior consulting experience. Advanced knowledge of HR concepts, policies and practices acquired through years of experience in an HR generalist capacity and/or HR Centres of Expertise.
• You can demonstrate experience in advanced knowledge of program management, change management and implementation planning capability to effectively deliver HR solutions to the assigned client group.
• You can demonstrate strong organization, leadership, and team-oriented skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate as well as lead across the organization to execute on priorities, influence change, and deliver results.
• You look beyond the moment. You know what you do will make a difference today and tomorrow. You look for new opportunities to define what's possible.
• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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