Sr. Director, Talent

Why You’ll Love Working Here High‑performance, people‑focused culture Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion that empowers employees to be their authentic selves Learning and development initiatives, including workshops, speakers, and LinkedIn Learning access Membership in HOOPP’s world‑class defined benefit pension plan Company‑paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, covering diversity, mental health, gender affirmation, fertility, drug treatment, psychological support ($2,500 per year), parental leave top‑up, and a health spending account Optional post‑retirement health and dental benefits subsidised at 50% Well‑being programs: yoga, meditation, nutrition consultations, and wellness seminars The opportunity to make a difference by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers Job Summary The Senior Director, Talent & Culture is a strategic and influential leader responsible for executing HOOPP’s people and culture strategy to deliver on our 2030 Strategic Plan. Reporting to the VP, Talent Management, this role leads a team focused on succession planning, performance management, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and organisational culture – ensuring these priorities enable a high‑performing, inclusive, and values‑driven workforce. This role partners closely with the Director of Learning & Development and the Senior Director, Recruitment to create an integrated talent ecosystem that builds capability, fosters belonging, and strengthens leadership readiness across HOOPP. Strategic Leadership Execute the enterprise Talent & Culture strategy aligned to HOOPP’s 2030 pillars. Partner with business and HR leaders to ensure succession, performance and inclusion programs are connected and measurable. Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP, Talent Management and CHRO on culture, leadership and organisational readiness. Provide clear, data‑driven insights and recommendations to the VP, Talent Management, CHRO, CEO and Board regarding talent health and culture trends. Succession Planning Lead HOOPP’s enterprise succession framework – ensuring continuity for key roles and a diverse, ready pipeline. Facilitate regular talent reviews with the VP, Talent Management, integrating insights from Learning & Development and Recruitment. Partner with HR Business Partners and divisional leaders to identify successors, development actions and readiness indicators. Oversee governance, tools and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability in succession planning. Performance Management Evolve HOOPP’s performance management framework to align with our culture of accountability and care. Champion continuous feedback, clear expectations and recognition of results. Lead calibration processes with HR Business Partners and people leaders to ensure fairness and clarity in performance outcomes. Equip leaders with tools and training to manage and coach for performance excellence. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Champion HOOPP’s EDI strategy, embedding inclusive practices throughout the employee experience. Partner with Employee Resource Groups and business leaders to build belonging, visibility and representation. Use data to identify and address systemic barriers; ensure equitable access to opportunities and advancement. Represent HOOPP externally as a leader in inclusive talent practices within the pension and financial services community. Culture & Employee Experience Lead enterprise culture initiatives that reinforce HOOPP’s values of Accountability, Compassion and Trustworthiness. Partner with Learning & Development to embed leadership behaviours and cultural values across programs and communications. Collaborate with the Director, Learning & Development to use engagement and pulse data to shape action plans and continuously improve the employee experience. Reinforce the message that culture is strategy – ensuring performance and care coexist at all levels. Leadership & Collaboration Lead a team including the Associate Director (secondment), Manager and Advisor of Talent & Inclusion. Collaborate across the Talent Management leadership team to ensure seamless integration between culture, learning and recruitment work. Model inclusive, courageous and transparent leadership. Coach and develop your team to think strategically, act decisively and deliver results with integrity. What You Bring 12+ years of progressive HR and talent experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven expertise in succession planning, performance management, culture and EDI. Experience leading large‑scale talent or culture initiatives in a complex, purpose‑driven organisation. Strong data literacy and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Organisational Development or related field; advanced degree preferred. CHRL/CHRE designation or equivalent is an asset. Strategic Architect – translates business priorities into actionable talent and culture outcomes. Culture Champion – promotes belonging and accountability; makes HOOPP’s values tangible. Collaborative Partner – works across boundaries to create alignment and shared ownership. Courageous Leader – acts decisively and inspires confidence during change. Inclusive Influencer – models empathy, equity and transparency. #J-18808-Ljbffr