Director/Senior Director, HR Strategy and Governance

ABOUT US

We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.

Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies.

At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads.

We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Director / Senior Director, HR Strategy and Governance who will work closely with the Senior Managing Director and Global Head of HR & Organizational Evolution to guide the implementation of HR strategies, policies and governance frameworks that support our organizational objectives and drive employee engagement and performance. employees.

You will have to :

• Play a leading role in the definition, analysis and implementation of the HR strategic plan, providing high-quality guidance and advice to the HR leadership team, fostering strategic and innovative thinking.
• Ensure a consistent project management approach for selected initiatives to ensure effective project selection, prioritization, and execution while identifying key stakeholders, dependencies, risks, and resources.
• Support the tracking and reporting of key performance indicators and high-level objectives to track the successful execution of our strategic plans across HR and propose concrete solutions to address gaps.
• Consolidate information to proactively identify potential HR issues within the organization.
• Ensuring we have the right governance model that provides direction, supports decision-making, and fosters an inclusive collaborative environment.
• Ensure that information flows effectively within the HR team, including meeting preparation and facilitation (creating agendas, facilitating meetings, and planning activities to promote collaboration among team members and strategic planning)
• Participate in business projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate and participate in the writing of reports, presentations, and communications.
• Work closely with the internal communications team for the development and execution of employee communication plans that align with company goals and values.
• Collaborate with HR team members to contribute to the continuous development of the team's skills in line with strategic business objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in human resources or a related business function, with a focus on strategy and governance, preferably in the financial or professional services industry
• Strong relationship-building, influence, and partnership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, understand stakeholder motivations, and tailor messages to resonate with different audiences.
• Strong project management skills and proven experience in prioritizing and leading cross-functional and transformational projects.
• Strong business acumen and experience in a fast-paced global organization.
• Ability to synthesize data, "connect the dots" and establish credibility while dealing with conceptual and complex topics.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to think through problems and recommend solutions.
• Highly skilled in collaboration between various teams and stakeholders; Proven experience in engagement and partnership on strategic topics at the senior management level.
• Ability to work in a high-performance culture, under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Intellectually curious, creative, strategic and visionary
• Learning agility and knowledge of best practices in trends
• Proven track record in creating high-quality PowerPoint presentations.
• Bilingualism : English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our Hong Kong, London and New York offices, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa.

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities.

Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to :

• Investment in career development
• Comprehensive group insurance plans
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
• Competitive pension plans
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
• Inclusive paid parental leave policy : up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days
• Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow.

As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience.

If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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