General information
Entity
About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)
Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.
For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-agricole-cib/
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
Reference
2024-90771
Update date
25/06/2024
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Human Resources
Job title
Human Resources Business Partner
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Management position
No
Job summary
The opportunity:
As the Vice President of Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will play a critical leadership role in guiding and enhancing HR operations at a leading bank in Montreal. This senior position requires an experienced HR professional adept at executing strategic initiatives and promoting a culture of excellence. You will manage a broad range of HR functions with a significant impact on talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.
What you will do:
- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the bank's objectives, promoting a culture of high performance and strong employee engagement.
- Lead comprehensive recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation, including strategic headcount planning.
- Implement innovative onboarding and offboarding programs to streamline employee integration and departure.
- Direct talent management programs, such as performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and oversee the Global Markets Analyst and Intern programs.
- Collaborate with department heads and global HR colleagues on talent reviews, skills assessments, and targeted development initiatives.
- Manage employee relations, coaching managers on performance issues and partnering with external counsel as needed for internal investigations.
- Oversee compensation, benefits, annual promotion exercises, and ensure decisions are aligned with market data and performance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex HR issues and strategic initiatives.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment of respect and belonging.
- Ensure legal compliance, particularly with Quebec labor laws, and manage mobility and career development opportunities.
- Act as a change agent, driving organizational change and continuous improvement.
Position location
Geographical area
America, Canada
City
Montreal
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
- Professional HR certification (e.g., CHRP, SHRM-SCP) highly desirable.
Experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience in the financial industry, preferably covering sales and trading functions, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of partnering with senior executives to advance HR strategies and address complex organizational challenges.
Required skills
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, capable of inspiring and motivating teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, adept at building relationships and communicating effectively across all organizational levels.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach and experience using HR metrics for decision-making.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing HR challenges.
- High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Soft Skills
- Excellent presentation skills, capable of articulating complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changes.
- Collaborative with a customer-centric mindset, dedicated to driving organizational success.
- Resilient and adaptable, skilled at navigating challenges and promoting a multicultural workplace.
Languages
English, French