Senior HR Business Partner

Who We Are - About AGF:

Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm, delivering excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three distinct business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth.

AGF brings a disciplined approach, focused on incorporating sound, responsible and sustainable corporate practices. The firm’s collective investment expertise, driven by its fundamental, quantitative and private investing capabilities, extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and their clients to high-net worth and institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.

We are a firm that believes responsible and sustainable corporate practices must continue to influence the shape of our organization. Guided by the thinking, “Our Responsibility Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” we have developed a corporate responsibility framework that applies forward-thinking practices related to key sustainability factors to deliver long-term successful outcomes for each of our stakeholders would encourage you to visit our Corporate Responsibility page on AGF.com to learn more about this commitment to our colleagues, clients, communities and shareholders.

About the Team:

The Human Resources team offers consultancy and advice that's tailored to meet the business's immediate and long-term needs by applying a combination of innovative thinking and pragmatic methodology to deliver effective results.

Additionally, the team supports the business in attracting and retaining the right people needed to successfully implement their strategies, establish reliable partnerships, and work with leaders to understand present and anticipated human resource needs. They partner with employees and leaders to help foster a more meaningful employee experience.

About the Role:

Reporting into the Director of HR Business Partners, the Senior HRBP plays a key role in supporting the Sales Distribution teams globally, in alignment with AGF’s strategic priorities. The individual will take a big picture view, understand the broader industry and firm landscape, align HR initiatives with strategy, and anticipate future trends and challenges. They are equally comfortable in the details, delving into the minutiae of HR operations, resolving complex issues, and providing a consultative style of support to the business day-to-day.

Key responsibilities Specific to Sales Distribution Businesses:

HR Strategy Support

• Support the alignment of the HR strategy with AGF’s strategic objectives and develop actionable and measurable strategies to achieve them
• Regularly review deliverables, based on changes in the business environment or the firm’s strategic objectives

Talent Management

• Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement talent acquisition strategies that align with business-specific growth objectives
• Oversee a comprehensive employee development program, to enhance skills and career progression, in alignment with the team’s current and anticipated future needs
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and make informed decisions about talent management initiatives
• Stay abreast of HR trends and frameworks focused on talent management, and development

Employee Experience

• Support the rollout and action planning of the annual employee engagement survey to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement
• Manage conflict resolution processes to address issues in a timely and fair manner
• Promote a positive workplace culture that aligns with AGF’s values and objectives

Total Rewards

• Support the development and implementation of any total rewards programs to align with business objectives and market trends
• Ensure that compensation programs are competitive, sustainable, and aligned with the AGF’s culture
• Regularly support the benchmarking of compensation and benefits against industry standards to ensure competitiveness
• Promote the firm’s Employee Value Proposition internally and externally and encourage employee participation in the reward programs such as health and wellness initiatives

Performance Management Programs

• Support performance management programs to ensure alignment with AGF’s strategic objectives and support leaders in this high-performing and accountable culture
• Implement a continuous feedback system to provide employees at all levels with regular and candid development feedback based on performance/deliverables
• Work closely with leaders to ensure fair and consistent application of performance standards

Candidate Profile + Qualifications

• University bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Human Resources Management
• 8-10 years of experience in HR, preferably within the Financial Services Industry
• Experience supporting a sales team would be an asset
• Possesses exceptional communication, impact and influence, and interpersonal skills, and can articulate and champion organizational values and culture
• A self-starter with the ability to manage projects and breakdown complex processes to execute work efficiently
• Described as possessing a high degree of integrity, empathy, intuition, ethical conduct, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness demonstrated in leadership approach, problem-solving, and decision-making