Head of Human Resources and Governance

2 months ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada PSP Investments Full time
About PSP Investments

PSP Investments is one of the largest pension fund managers in Canada, with $243.7 billion in net assets under management as of March 31, 2023.

We invest funds for public sector pension plans, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Reserve Force. Our head office is located in Ottawa, with a main business office in Montreal. We also have offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong.

Our Approach

We work in the spirit of 'One PSP' to seize valuable opportunities and collaborate closely with some of the world's largest companies. At PSP, you will join a motivated team of professionals who are committed to growing our organization like never before.

Our Culture

We encourage our employees to grow, build strong relationships, contribute to inspiring investment platforms, and fuel them. We are committed to offering a culture that fosters collaboration and enables us to think beyond, interconnectedly. We encourage our employees to express themselves, learn, experiment, share, and be part of a community that accepts diversity.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Director, Human Resources and Governance who will work closely with the Chief Global HR & Organizational Evolution Officer to guide the implementation of HR strategies, policies, and governance frameworks that support our organizational objectives and drive employee engagement and performance.

You will be responsible for:

  • Playing a key role in defining, analyzing, and implementing the HR strategic plan, providing high-quality guidance and advice to the HR leadership team, and promoting strategic thinking and innovation.
  • Ensuring a consistent project management approach for selected initiatives to ensure effective selection, prioritization, and execution of projects while identifying key stakeholders, dependencies, risks, and resources.
  • Supporting the tracking and communication of key performance indicators and high-level objectives to ensure the successful execution of our strategic plans across HR and proposing concrete solutions to address gaps.
  • Consolidating information to proactively identify potential HR issues within the organization.
  • Ensuring we have the right governance model that provides guidance, supports decision-making, and fosters an inclusive collaborative environment.
  • Ensuring information flows effectively within the HR team, including preparing and facilitating meetings (creating agendas, animating meetings, and planning activities to promote collaboration among team members and strategic planning).
  • Participating in business projects and initiatives.
  • Coordinating and participating in the preparation of reports, presentations, and communications.
  • Working closely with the internal communications team to develop and execute employee communication plans that align with the company's objectives and values.
  • Collaborating with HR team members to contribute to the ongoing development of team skills in line with business strategic objectives.
What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in human resources or a related commercial function, with a focus on strategy and governance, preferably in the financial or professional services sector.
  • Strong relationship-building, influencing, and partnership skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, understand stakeholder motivations, and adapt messages to resonate with different audiences.
  • Strong project management skills and proven experience in prioritizing and leading cross-functional and transformational projects.
  • A keen business sense and experience in a rapidly evolving global organization.
  • The ability to synthesize data, 'connect the dots,' and establish credibility while addressing complex conceptual and strategic topics.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to think critically and recommend solutions.
  • Highly skilled in collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders; Proven experience in engaging and partnering on strategic issues at the executive level.
  • The ability to work in a high-performance culture, under pressure, and with tight deadlines.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to be flexible in a rapidly evolving environment with changing priorities.
  • Intellectually curious, creative, strategic, and visionary.
  • Agile learning and knowledge of best practices in trends.
  • Proven experience in creating high-quality PowerPoint presentations.
  • Bilingual: English and French.
What We Offer

We offer a tailored experience for our employees and a competitive global compensation package and social benefits designed to attract and retain diverse talent worldwide, reward performance, and support business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay, you will have access to:

  • A career development investment.
  • Comprehensive collective insurance.
  • Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs.
  • Competitive pension plans.
  • Available vacation days from the first day, with additional days for significant service anniversaries, and afternoon Fridays off during the summer.
  • An inclusive parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for partners.
  • A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days.


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