Associate HR Business Partner

CIBC World Markets Inc.; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition for Europe & Asia Pacific to oversee HR administration and compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills, HR policy knowledge, and experience in managing internal and external HR relationships. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years in a Generalist capacity and a CIPD qualification. This position offers a hybrid working environment and competitive benefits in the City of London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Robust health benefits program

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist capacity.
• Knowledge of HR governance/legislation and policies.
• Understanding of HR concepts, policies, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support HR in recruitment, selection and onboarding.
• Coordinate staff movements and ensure onboarding processes.
• Provide HR policy interpretation and counsel.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Exceptional organisational abilities

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 minimum, Level 5 preferable or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Director - Talent Acquisition for Europe & Asia Pacific at CIBC Capital Markets

Key Accountabilities

Regional Human Resource Administration and Coordination

• Respond to employee queries on HR-related matters, escalating as required to the Senior HR Business Partner
• Support HR Analyst in delivering HR administration for the region including new hires, leavers, employee benefits, invoicing, personnel files/records management, reference requests, HR system and payroll
• Liaise with the Organisation Design and Total Rewards teams to evaluate job roles as required
• Coordinate with internal CIBC departments (e.g., Business Management, Technology) to ensure staff movements are documented and onboarding, leaver and change processes are completed; attend weekly calls
• Organise employee events such as Lunch and Learns
• Manage the delivery of the HR Induction Programme, including regular presentation slide updates
• Manage the relocation process for internal moves to the region

Human Resource Policy and Governance

• Provide HR policy interpretation and counsel to employees and People Managers to ensure adherence to Corporate HR policies, programs and standards
• Support and guide managers in the recruitment, selection and onboarding process within the region
• Effectively partner with Employment Counsel, Policy and Governance and the business on workplace issues and legislative employment requirements to resolve any arising issues
• Partner with HR Services and Operations on governance activities to support regulatory reporting and coordination of internal and external compliance and audit reviews
• Partner with external Immigration Counsel on all immigration regulations and laws to ensure complete compliance for the region
• Provide first‑line advice on minor Employee Relations matters and support the HRBP on issues that arise within the business
• Interpret and advise on pension and benefits policies
• Provide People Managers with guidelines, procedures and tools from HR Centres of Expertise to facilitate the delivery of all HR programmes

Performance Management and Capability Development

• Provide guidance to Managers on the performance management process
• Support People Managers to identify and resolve performance management issues, including escalation through the formal disciplinary process

Reporting & Regulatory

• Prepare ad‑hoc reports
• Support HR Analyst in preparing regular weekly and monthly reports
• Develop reports to assist managers, HR Team and Functional Groups with workforce management
• Support the Senior HRBP with gathering data for the Employee Survey

Process Improvement

• Review processes and identify areas for improvement and potential solutions
• Document processes and procedures and review them quarterly
• Support Senior HRBP with ongoing benefits management and administration, including the annual renewal process

Cross‑Functional Relationships

• This role interfaces with other HR counterparts across Europe, Asia and North America and works with Centre(s) of Expertise globally (e.g., rewards, pension, benefits) for subject‑matter expertise and HR policy interpretation
• Interact regularly with all employees and People Leaders in Europe, HR Centres of Expertise (Talent Management, Compensation, Training and Development, ER, Policy and Governance, etc.)
• Maintain external relationships with vendors, consultants, external legal counsel and industry network groups as appropriate

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional organisational abilities
• Detail‑oriented
• Ability to multi‑task
• Team player
• Business acumen and understanding of the assigned client groups (including culture, products, services, and assets)
• 2‑5 years of experience in an HR Generalist capacity with knowledge of HR concepts, policies and practices
• CIPD Level 3 minimum, Level 5 preferable or equivalent
• Understanding of HR governance/legislation and CIBC’s HR policies and programs to identify compliance and regulatory issues and proactively provide advice to managers and employees
• Problem‑solving skills, ability to determine root cause and arrive at sound HR/Business solutions
• Communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills to work effectively with business leaders and partners
• Excellent computer skills; must manipulate spreadsheet data and have intermediate level skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Workday and other HR systems
• Ability to operate independently, prioritise tasks and address policy and programme implementation/customisation to meet client needs

Working Conditions

• Operates within a normal office environment
• Hybrid working arrangement
• May be required to work overtime

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client, and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:

• Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and at home
• Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure fosters innovation, collaboration and creativity
• Develop: Grow your skills and career through best‑in‑class onboarding, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning and comprehensive product training
• Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits and a robust health benefits program