Job DescriptionReferral Level: Level 2Location: TorontoThe Role: The Director, HR Business Partner is a dynamic and strategic HR leader responsible for partnering with senior leaders to develop and deliver people strategies that enable business priorities and organizational performance. Reporting to the AVP, HR Business Partner this role goes beyond the traditional HRBP scope, offering the opportunity to influence broader people priorities and help shape the future of our HR operating model and employee experience.
This role provides the opportunity to work closely with senior business and HR leaders on key priorities including workforce planning, talent and leadership development, organizational design and effectiveness, change management, culture, engagement, and the evolving future of work. You will also contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives and help strengthen how our HRBP and Centres of Expertise (CoE) teams work together to support the business.
As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will build a strong understanding of the business strategy, priorities, and organizational needs and translate these into practical, forward-looking people strategies. You will support the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle, with a focus on strengthening talent, building organizational capability, and elevating the employee and leadership experience.
Youll collaborate closely with HR Centres of Expertise, fellow HR Business Partners, and business leaders to deliver integrated people solutions that support our talent strategy, enable organizational effectiveness, and drive meaningful business outcomes.
Key Areas of Impact: - Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, helping navigate complex business and talent challenges, including those related to M&A integration, operating model shifts, and hybrid work evolution.
- Support the ongoing evolution of the HRBP/CoE model, offering input into its design and execution while ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Drive the development of capabilities and behaviours to enhance organizational effectiveness and performance.
- Lead and support key people initiatives related to culture, engagement, leadership development, and workforce planning.
- Use data, analytics, and external insights to diagnose organizational needs and shape HR interventions.
- Deliver change management and communication support for both HR-led and business-led initiatives.
- Research and bring in external thought leadership to co-create impactful internal strategies and offerings.
- Partner with leaders to deliver on recurring HR programs and policies, ensuring alignment and consistency across the Corporate Functions.
What You Bring: - An undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in HR, particularly in HR Business Partner or consulting roles.
- Experience supporting senior leaders (VP/SVP) with complex organizational needs and transformations.
- A track record of influencing strategic outcomes and leading cross-functional projects.
- Exposure to M&A, leadership development programs, and workforce transformation is an asset.
Success Factors: - Deep understanding of HR practices and the ability to connect them to business strategy.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Ability to manage and prioritize across multiple initiatives and stakeholder groups.
- Strong analytical skills, a curious mindset, and comfort navigating ambiguity and change.
- Comfortable working in both team and virtual/remote environments, and across geographies.
- High degree of executional excellence and attention to detail.
The expected annual base salary range for this role is
$135,500 - $164,000 which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.
Benefits: - COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
- RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
- WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
- INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to
https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.
Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply by October 13 2026.
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