Our client is a well-established, entrepreneurial financial services organization with a growing team of professionals and a collaborative, high-performance culture.

They are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Head of Human Resources to lead the evolution of the organizations people strategy and HR function.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, this role will serve as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, talent, leadership, culture and total rewards , while ensuring the HR function continues to scale effectively with the business.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the organization''s broader people agenda, strengthen HR infrastructure and programs, and partner closely with leaders across the business on key workforce and organizational priorities.

The role will lead a small HR function and balance strategic leadership with appropriate operational oversight .

Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the organizations overall people strategy , ensuring HR priorities are closely aligned with business objectives, growth plans and evolving organizational needs.

Act as a strategic advisor to the senior leadership team on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement and other human capital priorities.

Lead the organization''s talent strategy and acquisition framework , ensuring the business has access to high-calibre talent at all levels.

Build and evolve early-career talent programs , including internship,



co-op and new-graduate recruitment strategies and relationships with post-secondary institutions.

Partner with external executive and specialized search firms where appropriate to attract experienced talent in a competitive financial services setting.

Develop and oversee a competitive total rewards philosophy , including compensation benchmarking, incentive structures, benefits and broader reward programs.

Establish a disciplined approach to performance management, career development and succession planning , creating greater clarity around expectations, development and advancement.

Provide senior-level guidance on employee relations, performance matters and organizational change , ensuring consistency, sound judgment and appropriate risk management.

Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, culture, retention and organizational effectiveness .

Continuously evaluate and enhance HR policies, processes, systems and programs to support a growing and evolving organization.

Ensure compliance with Canadian and Ontario employment legislation , proactively assessing legislative developments and their implications for the organization.

Lead, develop and support the HR team, establishing clear priorities and ensuring the function delivers both strategic value and high-quality service to the organization.

Partner with senior leaders to identify emerging workforce risks and opportunities and translate business priorities into practical, measurable people strategies .

📌 Head of HR (Toronto)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Toronto