Senior Manager, Business Partner

Senior Manager, Business PartnerThe opportunityReporting to the Director/P&C Business Partner, this senior manager level P&C Business Partner position will have end to end accountability and advisory for appropriate level client groups within the division they support including, developing people insights, people plans, talent review and building strategic partnerships with business leaders.This role is accountable for the identification and retention of HiPos and critical roles, supporting business strategy (inclusive of workforce planning, critical skill/capabilities and organization design) and will drive culture transformation, engagement and change across all client groups and has accountability for day to day leadership coachingWho you'll will work with You will partner closely with business clients (EMD and Senior Managing Director level leaders) as well as work with all P&C partners as the main representative for their client groups.What you'll doPrimary responsibility is to be a strategic partner, advisor and confidant to senior executive investment client groups offering advice on planning/development, performance management, organizational changes, compensation, employee retention, employee engagement, organizational structure, talent review, workforce planning, communication and attracting and retaining talent. Minimal guidance required on day to day activities, consult Director PCBP as a sounding board.Drive culture within respective client groups by ensuring a strong people strategy that is aligned to business strategy. You will provide advice on strategies and tactics to build and reinforce culture and values while monitoring culture metrics with business groups/leaders and discussing progress and potential actions. Work with Director PCBP to ensure alignment across investments to ensure cohesive plans.Diagnose business issues and strategic goals, developing effective talent solutions and interventions that deliver against key priorities and partner with leaders to drive a high-performance culture with minimal or no guidance. Deep understanding of divisional talent and lead the delivery of talent review, partnering with talent team to deliver talent programs as required. Understand both high level business plans (within their purview) as well as detailed employee details, and bring forward unique business perspective and/or challenges to drive change.Understand the market and strategic team objectives for their client groups and partner with the business to build a workforce plan that includes the organization shape and needs, required competencies, bolstered strengths, talent requirements and overall alignment to budgets and KPIs. Work alongside Director PCBP to ensure alignment and understand any division wide guidance.Provide change management and organization design support for organizational changes and for projects that impact people roles, reporting structure, performance goals/standards and behaviours. May obtain assistance from change team and/or leader recommendations.Partner with P&C regarding all P&C cyclical processes including Performance Management, Compensation, Talent Review, reporting for assigned client groups and ensure seamless delivery in respective client groups. Ensure seamless delivery of P&C programs across client groups.Have accountability, manage and provide guidance on appropriate level employee relations and performance management issues within client groups.Liaise with the Operations team to define business requirements on process and system enhancements in Workday for Division they supportDecision makingConsult and provide recommendations to senior business leaders in all areas of talentAdvise business leaders on areas for change, opportunities and making hard calls on talentEvaluate talent and assess potentialStrong critical thinking skills and capabilities to leverage data and insights to inform talent strategies and decisionsProvide day to day coaching as applicable on various issues across respective client groupsAssess and manage appropriate level employee relations issues working in partnership with Director ER/LRStrong critical thinking skills and capabilities to leverage data and insights to inform talent strategies and decisionsAssess and advise on employee/team engagementWhat you'll needBachelor’s Degree in human resources or related area of study required. CHRL designation preferredAbility to think strategically, and a demonstrated track record of implementing scalable solutionsExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsPassionate, self-motivated and inspiring in developing leadersDemonstrated emotional intelligence to establish trust, maintain confidential information and foster a strong relationship with business leaders, partners and top talentComfortable cultivating relationships inside and outside of the organizationAbility to partner effectively and work in a dynamic, fast-paced and agile environmentDemonstrated experience coaching leadersExperience with Competency modelsMinimum of 10 years of human resources, talent, executive coaching or human capital consulting experience#LI-VNWhat we’re offeringNumerous opportunities for professional growth and developmentComprehensive employer paid benefits coverageRetirement income through a defined benefit pension plan The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive ProgramA flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote workingCompetitive time offOur Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each yearEmployee discount programs including Edvantage and PerkopolisAt Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.How to apply Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.To learn more about how Teachers’ uses AI with your personal information, please visit our Privacy Centre. Functional Areas: People & CultureVacancy:CurrentRequisition ID:6843