Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner – Toronto or Montreal Nesto Group is Canada’s leading provider of mortgage technology and financing solutions, with over $73 billion in residential and commercial mortgages under administration. We are trusted by many of the country’s most prominent financial institutions. Built on the foundation of 50 years of mortgage expertise and powered by our proprietary Mortgage Cloud technology and AI‑driven innovation, we’re transforming industry knowledge into scalable automation and intelligent lending solutions. With 1000+ employees across Canada, our mission is clear: Building Canada’s Mortgage Ecosystem of the Future. About the Role The Senior HR Business Partner is a key architect of our culture. This is not a traditional, administrative HR role. You are a strategic partner who designs and iterates the environment that enables our teams to win. You will achieve this by working closely with our divisional leader to support their team with world‑class talent & culture strategies and owning core HR programs to ensure flawless execution. Your Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnering & Culture Design Embed yourself in a core business function and become its senior leader & management team’s key partner in generating growth and value. Use data from our HRIS (Rippling) and engagement tools to identify trends in people analytics, presenting actionable insights to leaders. Support the divisional talent reviews, succession planning, and organizational design efforts. HR Program Delivery & Adoption Own the execution of core HR programs for your divisions. Act as a coach and partner to leaders. Employee Relations & Coaching Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations. Proactively coach managers on strategies to foster a positive team culture and drive employee satisfaction, helping them leverage Learning and Development programs and adopt company‑wide HR programs to develop their people. Process Innovation & AI Amplification Partner with leaders and the Talent Acquisition team to build a strategic hiring plan, ensuring job descriptions are accurate and onboarding is seamless. Champion and leverage new technologies, including AI, to amplify our people and processes, making us faster, more data‑driven, and more effective. Basic Qualifications 7+ years of experience in Human Resources, in a high‑growth environment. Highly analytical with the ability to turn raw data into compelling business cases and insights. Proven ability to build trust and wield influence with senior leaders, acting as a trusted advisor to navigate complex challenges. Strong communicator with high emotional intelligence, able to be empathetic yet firm. A proactive ethos; you find better ways to get it done and thrive in ambiguity. A deep understanding of core HR functions, including performance management, compensation structures, labor law, and employee relations. Fluent in English and French. Other Qualifications Nice to have: Experience with high‑growth organisations or post‑acquisition environments. Nice to have: Experience in operations management, management consulting, and/or technology startup. What We Offer Contribute directly to shaping the experience that modernises the Canadian mortgage industry and builds a world‑class, high‑performance HR function. An opportunity to take on career‑defining, high‑impact work in an environment that values growth through challenge. Learn and be challenged daily. A high‑impact, high‑visibility role; you will work directly with the Nesto Group leadership. Opportunity for growth within the company. Great work‑life balance benefits. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr