Senior HR Business Partner - Capital Markets

Reporting to the Vice President Human Resources, TD Securities, the Human Resources Business Partner works in close partnership with Capital Markets senior leaders and relevant partners to develop and execute people strategies, including the implementation of HR programs and initiatives that align to business objectives.

Job Description

This role is a key member of the TD Securities Human Resources team and will work with the business partners to provide balanced and practical solutions on a range of human resources issues. 

As a key partner, the Senior HR Business Partner's responsibilities include providing strategic and consultative support to the TD Securities Technology business on HR initiatives to drive business value & growth.

The role will liaise with Centers of Excellence on all aspects of HR including talent development, resource and succession planning, recruitment, total rewards, employee relations and performance management.  The successful incumbent will be accountable to provide ongoing sound advice and guidance to business Leaders on all people related matters, including assessing organizational needs/capabilities and develops people strategies and programs designed to achieve business objectives and enhance organization effectiveness.  They will also be responsible for leading talent management and acquisition initiatives to position the business to successfully anticipate, execute and meet both current and future talent requirements. 

• Develops and executes HR strategies, within own level of authority, aligned with enterprise-wide HR objectives, values and philosophy, and TD Bank Group’s business strategies / objectives

• Works closely with the senior leadership team and acts as a trusted advisor across all aspects of HR, people planning and management to ensure business objectives and plans are delivered

• Partners across the broader enterprise and with HR colleagues to influence and implement programs, policies and practices

• Supports the attraction, development and retention of talent – partners closely with business leaders to ensure we have the right people, in the right place, at the right time and that diversity in the workplace is a high priority

• Monitors appropriate HR measures to assess the effectiveness of HR strategies for the business and ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and regulatory requirements 

• Anticipates the HR implications of business strategies and initiatives and advises and influences the leadership team accordingly

• Enables effective talent planning to ensure high potential resources are identified for key positions and appropriate plans are developed and implemented to support succession plans

• Anticipates and manages the concerns of multiple stakeholders and ensures all parts of the function are provided with high quality advice and support for their HR needs

• Participates on various internal / external committees and project teams as appropriate 

• Stays abreast of new developments in HR internally as well as external strategies and practices

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree and Masters in Business Administration is an asset

• 10+ years of experience in Human Resource management with a deep understanding across multiple disciplines

• Proven leadership of large change programs and processes in partnership with the business, demonstrating the ability to act as a catalyst for change

• History of successful client Relationship Management, particularly at the Executive level, and adept at interacting with diverse groups of colleagues

• Proven ability to develop and execute on strategies and delivering superior results, both in short and long term and in alignment with overall business strategies

• Supports the attraction, development and retention of talent - partners closely with business leaders to ensure we have the right people, in the right place, at the right time and that diversity in the workplace is a high priority

• Proven ability in developing and deploying a vision and aligning others to that vision.  

• Known for providing creative thought leadership, while also listening to and engaging others to provide input in shaping the vision

• Comfortable operating in a large, complex matrixed organization

• Powerful communicator who engages colleagues, business partners, external stakeholders and employees

• Confident presentation skills and strong interpersonal skills including high EQ and emotional maturity to facilitate working with senior management at all levels

• Demonstrated relationship building skills with a superior ability to deliver results with a commitment to operational and service excellence using positive impact and influence

• Negotiation and partnership skills to balance stakeholder input while remaining objective to reach the right outcome

• Highly developed critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills