Human Resources Client Partner

** WHO WE ARE
** Home Equity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian chartered bank and the leading national provider of reverse mortgages, with a growing portfolio. As the only bank solely dedicated to serving homeowners 55 and up, we’re passionate about helping Canadian homeowners live retirement on their terms. We live that commitment every day, with a range of reverse mortgage solutions that include our flagship CHIP Reverse Mortgage product.

** OUR VALUES, OUR PASSION
** At Home Equity Bank, our values drive and inspire our actions with our customers, our partners and each other.
* Customer-Focused. Passionate Advocates
* Courage to Act. Do the Right Thing
* One Team. One Vision
* Think Long-Term. Ever-Evolving
* Be Exceptional. Inspire Greatness
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** The role will be instrumental in evolving the Human Resources function by partnering with people leaders  to develop HR solutions that support operational effectiveness and the achievement of business objectives.

You will provide guidance to business leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, training and development and succession to support a positive employee experience and promote a performance-based  addition, you play an active role in ensuring that our people strategy is designed to attract, engage and retain talent at all levels within the organization. The Home Equity Bank Human Resources team is a talented group of client centric professionals who enjoy being part of a collaborative HR team and creating and supporting a dynamic organizational culture.
** MAJOR ELEMENTS OF

THE ROLE:

**** Key accountabilities of this position include:
*** Partner with people leaders to develop HR approaches and activities that meet business needs and support a performance-based culture that promotes growth, innovation and organizational effectiveness
* Review people metrics, operational data and employee engagement data in partnership with people leaders to identify opportunities and develop solutions
* Provide guidance to people leaders on all people related matters to implement solutions that address specific HR needs, while ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate standards and approaches
* Develop talent and succession plans to ensure the right people in the right roles with the right skills at the right time
* Work closely with management and employees to support a positive work culture, increase engagement, productivity and retention
* Participate in the employee onboarding experience to ensure employees are aware of health & safety, discipline, performance, policies and aspects of our business related to the fact that we are a regulated entity
* Conduct needs assessments and identify training needs to support effective business operations, employee and leadership development
* Provide consistent interpretation, advice and counsel to people leaders on complex people management issues that may require corrective action, progressive discipline or termination, ensuring to advise the HR Director as required
* Provide guidance and advice to people leaders on legal and compliance matters, ensuring all adherence to relevant legislation
* Play an active and key role in implementing HR programs, tools and processes to support leadership and employee effectiveness, employee development, change management, etc.
* Cultivate a positive work environment to enable a motivated, engaged workforce and help to optimize employee retention through effective, proactive human resource programs and communications
* In partnership with the HR Director, support the HR policy updates for annual review by internal stakeholders. Support of Regulatory Reporting.
* Support the annual Regulatory Compliance Management process and keep up to date with emerging changes to employment law.
* Lead the Recognition Program ensuring consistent adoption, tracking usage and impact, and advising leaders on effective recognition practices.
* Execute the Listening Strategy by coordinating survey cycles, interpreting insights, and guiding leaders through meaningful action‑planning to improve the employee experience.
* Be a champion of continuous improvement and employee…