HR Business Partner

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Apex has continually improved and evolved its product suite by surrounding these core administrative services with additional products spanning the full value chain of a fund; from information delivery and regulatory products to fund platforms and tax services. The globally distributed service model has rapidly expanded through a combination of organic growth and more recently bolstered by acquisition. Service is now delivered by over 10,000+ staff across 50+ offices. The Apex Group administers circa $2.3 trillion in assets, including the investments of some of the largest funds and institutional investors in the world

**Job Summary**:

**HR Generalist/HR Business Partner (Hybrid)**

Reporting into the Canada’s Sr. HR Business Partner, this incumbent will be a well-rounded HR Business Partner with 3-5 years proven experience, who will play the role of a “Trusted Advisor” to our business leaders and managers on various people matters like performance management, employee relations, engagement and the full employee life cycle.

**The Role & Key Responsibilities***:

- Partner in enabling culture for high performance and assists in building the right organization - activities include but are not limited to assisting with ongoing change, restructuring the organization as necessary; establishing programs to add or enhance organizational competencies; supporting growth of the business.
- Supports Apex’s Talent and Performance Management processes and helps to drive a culture of accountability.
- Ensures HR policies and practices are applied consistently throughout the Canadian region and ensures fairness across the organization.
- Be a trust advisor and communicate policies, procedures, culture etc to new and existing employees.
- Manage and resolve ER issues through effective and objective investigation processes, ensuring adherence to appropriate employment laws and Apex policies.
- Anchor the employee engagement efforts for the business unit and implements engagement initiatives through outlining key drivers of engagement.
- Embeds data-based people/talent decision making with Business unit using key HR metrics, performance indicators and labour market trends.
- Partner with HR COE’s on various HR programs which may include - HRIS, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR compliance and audits, enterprise-wide management/leadership initiatives, talent development programs, workforce planning, diversity & internal communications.

**Education and Experience**:

- Bilingual French is strongly preferred
- Able to work independently and be flexible in an ever-changing environment
- Willingness to learn, grow and tackle expanded duties as business needs evolve
- Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at different levels to cater to business needs
- Strong business and HR acumen - including strong problem-solving, negotiation and consulting skills
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and understand data and information quickly
- Knowledge of relevant employment legislation, compensation & benefits and must be able to exercise judgement and independently determine and take appropriate action within defined HR policies and procedures
- Demonstrate self-awareness, determination, resourcefulness and purpose to deliver the best results for the organization
- Show courage and confidence to speak up skilfully and tactfully when met with unfamiliar circumstances
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
- A positive and approachable personality, with a willingness to learn
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

**What you will get in return**:

- A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
- Exposure to numerous aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and working with senior management directly

**Additional information***:

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

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