Human Resources Specialist - Slc Management

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$335/US$260 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.
We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.
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Hybrid Work Model
SLC Management operates in a hybrid environment with a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.
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What Is In It For You
The Human Resources Specialist performs a broad Human Resources role supporting execution of SLC’s strategic HR plan. Reporting to the Managing Director, Human Resources, you will play a key role in the HR Business Partner team contributing to SLC’s growth and having a direct impact on our business’s success. You are equally comfortable connecting with employees and leaders as with recommending solutions, planning projects, navigating data and communicating a compelling story. We are looking for a collaborative team player, who is flexible and keen to jump in where needed.
The official title is Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partner.
What You Will Do

• Partners with HRBPs (and COEs) to manage day-to-day HR activities to ensure a seamless and positive employee experience within SLC. This may include partnering with:
• Employee Relations
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Services
• Total Rewards
• Talent Development

• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• Diversity, equity & inclusion
• Employee engagement
• Partners with the business and SLC HR team to manage the SLC Early Career programs including the Campus programs, Rotational Leadership Development Program and intern hiring.
• A flexible hybrid work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Develops, communicates, and implements appropriate solutions (programs, processes, tools) for HR Business Partner-led activities and initiatives collaborating with members of the SLC HR team. Continuously looks for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide design and delivery support for events such as team leadership and employee meetings and conferences.
• General working knowledge of human resources with depth in any specific domain of human resources is an asset; 6 - 10 years experience in HR preferably within Financial Services
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Ability to work well independently or collaboratively as needed and succeed in a fast paced, fluid environment; readily adapts to change
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Demonstrated ability to flex and adapt to various working/leadership styles
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments, “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and spreadsheet analysis, with comfort manipulating data-sets to generate insights; and solid PowerPoint skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills including the ability to influence across peer groups and tailor communication style to the audience
• Talent review and succession planning
• Monitors the SLC HR email inbox and responds to questions or triages them to subject matter experts as needed.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Provides change management and project management support for HRBP-led initiatives, i.e., organization restructures, business transformation, operational change. Depending on the size of the initiative and the experience of the incumbent, this work could be in support of a HR Business Partner or could require more independent action.
• Results oriented with proven track record of delivering to deadlines, able to multitask and prioritize a wide range of tasks with an understanding of the big picture and inter-dependencies.
• Annual performance, promotion and compensation cycle
• Career Development
• Collaborates with the SLC Talent Initiatives team and HRBPs to provide implementation and execution support for annual processes and initiatives, coordinating across Human Resources for SLC Management globally but with a focus on North America. These may include:
• Working knowledge of Workday considered an asset
• Experienced relationship builder with demonstrated experience in using consulting skills to surface needs and identify options for resolving issues or concerns