About the role
As our Director of Talent, you’ll be a critical member of the leadership team, shaping how we attract, grow, and retain exceptional talent. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role for a seasoned HR generalist who thrives at the intersection of strategy, coaching, and operational excellence.
What you'll do
Champion the development and execution of CEM’s annual company-wide objectives & key results (OKRs).
Lead talent acquisition efforts, including sourcing, assessing, and onboarding top-tier candidates.
Shape and deliver our performance management process, including regular coaching and employee development planning.
Foster a high-performing culture rooted in CEM’s values, ensuring individual and team success.
Oversee day-to-day HR operations across multiple geographies, including benefits, policy compliance, leaves, and systems.
Own the talent budget and maintain strong relationships with external HR partners (e.g., Indeed, Glassdoor, global benefits providers).
Serve as an internal connector, ensuring team integration and alignment across all functions.
Qualifications
8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a generalist capacity, ideally in a financial services or data-driven environment. Familiarity with the pension industry would be an asset.
Deep expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition and employee development.
Proven ability to coach, influence, and inspire leaders and teams at all levels.
Strong knowledge of HR operations and employment legislation across Canada and UK (US knowledge is a plus) and excellent organizational skills.
Experience with HRIS, ATS, and other talent management systems; bonus points if you’ve worked with Rippling or Test Gorilla.
If You Seek:
The entrepreneurialism of a smaller venture married with the stability of an established firm.
Opportunities to work with complex dataset to draw elegant insights.
A hybrid work environment with both in-office and at-home flexibility.
A curiosity-driven culture founded on a desire to improve lives.
A team that is stronger for its gender, cultural and intellectual diversity.
Camaraderie, collaboration, open communication and a high-trust environment.
Then we want to hear from you!
