Human Resources Business Partner

Embark Student


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 95000 - 105000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


About the Team

This role is a key member of Embarks People & Culture Division and reports directly into the Chief People Officer.

About the Role

We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to the business partnering with leaders to design and deliver people strategies that enable performance scalability and regulatory alignment within a FinTech environment. This role will drive data-informed decision-making across talent organizational design and workforce planning while fostering a high-performance culture grounded in accountability innovation and strong governance.


In this role you will be responsible for:



Act as a strategic partner to business leaders aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive performance growth and organizational effectiveness


Support end-to-end people programs across talent management total rewards performance management and learning ensuring alignment to business priorities


Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition execution including workforce planning alignment proactive sourcing full-cycle recruitment candidate assessment offer management and partnering with leaders to secure high-quality talent in a timely and effective manner


Leverage HR data analytics and insights to identify trends inform decision-making and proactively recommend solutions that enhance workforce performance and engagement


Lead employee engagement initiatives leveraging survey data and insights to identify risks and opportunities across engagement retention performance and culture and translate findings into targeted action plans that strengthen team effectiveness and connection


Partner with leaders to diagnose organizational needs and implement scalable high-impact solutions that improve team effectiveness and employee experience


Provide expert guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations matters enabling thoughtful consistent and compliant decision-making


Collaborate with leaders to strengthen organizational design workforce planning and team structures to support evolving business needs


Coach and influence leaders to build high-performing inclusive teams and role model leadership behaviours aligned with company values


Support the development interpretation and application of HR policies ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices


Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to modernize people practices and enhance the overall employee lifecycle experience


Lead and support People & Culture projects as required


Who we are looking for:



You might be a strong fit if you bring the following experience and capabilities


5 years of progressive HR experience including experience in an HRBP or similar role preferably within FinTech or Financial Services


A passion for elevating the employee experience by continuously improving key moments across the employee lifecycle from onboarding through development engagement and transition


The ability to deliver a high-quality responsive experience for employees and leaders by providing thoughtful guidance on people programs policies benefits and practices


Strong partnership skills with experience designing and implementing scalable people programs such as leadership development performance management and wellbeing initiatives


A data-driven mindset using systems dashboards engagement data and employee feedback to generate insights and support decision-making


Strong operational discipline and attention to detail ensuring HR processes documentation and data remain accurate current and scalable


Hands-on experience managing end-to-end recruitment including sourcing screening assessment and offer management with a strong focus on quality speed and candidate experience


A proactive solutions-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership accountability and urgency


A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to streamline automate and modernize people processes


Experience leading and enhancing onboarding and offboarding processes to create seamless well-coordinated employee experiences


The ability to collaborate effectively with payroll and cross-functional stakeholders to manage employee changes leaves and unique situations with accuracy and care


Experience supporting organizational change by helping leaders communicate strategy drive adoption and connect employees to business priorities


Experience with HRIS system optimization Dayforce experience is an asset


Dont meet every single requirement Thats okay.
We encourage you to apply anyway. We believe in investing in potential and supporting our team members as they grow into their roles. If this opportunity excites you but your experience doesnt align perfectly we still want to hear from you.


Whats in it for you


As an employee at Embark you will benefit from so many great employee perks
Flexible Ways of Working: Design your workday around what matters most. With flexible hours you can balance work with all the other important things in life. And with our Remote Work Arrangement you can work from anywhere in the world for part of the yearwhether thats a beach in Bali or your cozy cabin in Muskoka.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Your wellbeing is our priority. Enjoy fitness reimbursements paramedical coverage and a generous health spending account. Recharge with Embark Wellness Days and wellness-focused afternoons and access extended mental health support whenever you need it.
Career Development That Moves You Forward: Fuel your growth with funding for courses certifications and conferences. Explore new horizons through job rotations and secondments and benefit from ongoing coaching and personalized development planning that keeps your career moving. At Embark people stick around for the long-haul.
RESP Matching Because Futures Matter: We dont just talk about educationwe invest in it. On top of RRSP matching youll receive RESP matching to help your loved ones pursue their post-secondary dreams.
Fun Is Part of the Job: We take fun seriously. From themed parties and surprise treat days to team socials that actually make you want to show up we create moments that spark joy build connection and make work feel like more than just work.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process.

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Embark is Canada's education savings and planning company. Our registered education savings plans (RESP) and expert advice help you achieve your saving goals and prepare your child for their dream post-secondary program.

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