Global Head HR Manager

The Company 

Univeris, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is a privately held company and is the leader in enterprise wealth management for the Canadian market. Founded in 1991, Univeris has over 80 staff and 15 leading financial services clients representing over 12,000 financial advisors on the platform. It offers the most comprehensive wealth management solution for financial advisors in the credit union, banking, insurance and investment dealer sectors.

Univeris is a world-class technology platform that boasts a number of firsts in Canadian mutual fund distribution including real-time processing, web access, built-in compliance, plus GIC and segregated funds processing capabilities. Technology innovation is one of the cornerstones of Univeris' product development strategy and through its Evergreen approach to technology, new features and capabilities transparently integrate into the platform.

The Opportunity

If you are adventurous, innovative and able to move at the speed of light, this contract is made for you! A successful candidate is an enthusiastic champion for creating a positive work environment, is not scared of rolling up their sleeves and getting things done. Being able to navigate through the fast-changing priorities and have a strong solution focus will help you thrive at Univeris.

The Human Resources Global Senior Manager will lead and manage all HR functions globally, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and compliance with local labor regulations in various regions. As the key HR point of contact for global team members, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in talent management, technology recruitment, compliance, and employee engagement. This role is critical in shaping a high-performance culture across diverse geographies while addressing region-specific HR needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's global People and Culture functions, ensuring that frameworks and procedures are relevant, compliant, and support the company's overall strategy.
• Drive recruitment efforts, with a focus on attracting top technology talent, and oversee end-to-end recruitment processes globally.
• Provide expert guidance to middle and senior management on global HR practices, including local regulations, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR standards across various regions, including managing regional audits and leading cross-functional HR projects.
• Develop, implement, and monitor global policies to ensure adherence to local employment regulations while maintaining the consistency of corporate HR strategies.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the People and Culture team, ensuring the continuous development of HR capabilities globally.
• Address complex HR issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, and employee development, to foster a positive and productive working environment.
• Monitor and analyze global HR data to provide insights and recommendations to leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee and manage global benefits programs and ensure they are competitive and compliant with local regulations.
• Lead workplace safety initiatives and manage the Joint Health and Safety Committee, ensuring compliance with local health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain a sustainable global employee engagement strategy, listening to and acting upon team feedback.

Qualfications

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources or related field.
• CHRP/CHRL designation is preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive HR experience, including managing global HR operations and at least 2-3 years of experience recruiting for technology roles.
• Strong understanding of international labor laws and regulations, particularly across regions where the company operates.
• Experience managing HR functions in a multicultural environment and navigating local regulations.
• Business acumen with strong consulting skills and the ability to advise leaders on strategic HR issues.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and the recruitment of technical talent.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of managing HR projects across multiple regions.
• Proficiency in HR systems (BambooHR, Confluence, Slack, Zoom) is desirable.
• Fluent in Spanish, is a must.
• Global mindset with the ability to travel and work across different time zones.

The Work Environment

Our mid-sized office environment is in a great location downtown - we are right by St. Lawrence Market, close to the Distillery District, and 10 minutes away from the Financial District! Work may be in-office, remote, or hybrid, collaborating with other team members in-personal and digitally during regular business hours. We offer a flexible schedule, however, some work outside of normal business hours may be required on occasion due to time-constrained activities or collaborating with remote teams

Our Culture

At Univeris, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.