HR Business Partner

Respond to employee queries on HR-related matters, escalating as required to the Senior HR Business Partner Support HR Analyst in delivering HR administration for the region including new hires, leavers, employee benefits, invoicing, personnel files/records management, reference requests, HR system and payroll. Liaising with the Organisation Design and Total Rewards teams to evaluate job roles as required Coordinate with internal CIBC departments e.g. Business Management, Technology, to ensure they are aware of staff movements and ensure appropriate documentation is shared to enable completion of onboarding, leaver and changes processes and attend weekly calls Organise employee events e.g. Lunch and Learns Manage the delivery HR Induction Programme, including regular presentation slides updates Manager the relocation process for internal moves to the region Provide HR policy interpretation and counsel to employees and People Managers to ensure adherence to Corporate HR policies, programs and standards Support and guide managers in the recruitment, selection and on-boarding process within the region Effectively partner with Employment Counsel, Policy and Governance and the business on matters of workplace issues, legislative employment requirements to resolve all issues that may arise Partner with HR Services and Operations on other governance related activities to support regulatory reporting and co-ordination of internal and external compliance and audit reviews Partner with external Immigration Counsel on all immigration regulations and laws to ensure complete compliance for the region Provide first line advice on minor Employee Relations matters and support the HRBP on issues that arise within the business Provide policy interpretation with regard to pension and benefits policies Provides People Managers with guidelines, procedures and available tools from the HR Centres of Expertise to facilitate the delivery of all HR programs. This job interfaces with other HR counterparts across Europe, Asia and North America and will work in partnership with Centre's of Expertise globally (e.g. rewards, pension, benefits) for subject matter expertise, HR policy interpretation and handling of workplace issues. Interact regularly with all employees and People Leaders in Europe, HR centre of expertise (Talent Management, Compensation, Training and Development, ER, Policy and Governance, etc.) External relationships include vendors, consultants, external Legal counsel and industry network groups as appropriate. Provides advice and counsel to employees and People Managers on integrated Human Resource solutions that have multiple sets of legislative policies and procedures. Given the nature of the role, has the authority to collect and/or be provided with employee information when reviewing reports or conducting HR related activities. Regional position - Europe This role provides HR support to a variety of business units and infrastructure teams. Strong analytical skills Excellent communication skills Exceptional organizational abilities Detail-oriented Ability to multi-task Team player Business acumen and understanding of the assigned client groups including their culture, their products, services an asset 2-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist capacity with knowledge of HR concepts, policies and practices CIPD Level 3 minimum and 5 preferable or equivalent Understanding of HR governance/legislation and CIBC's HR policies and programs in order to identify compliance and/or regulatory issues and to proactively provide advice and counsel to managers and employees. Problem solving skills, ability to determine root cause of issues and arrive at sound HR/Business solutions. Communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills in order to work effectively with business leaders and partners. Excellent computer skills; must be able to manipulate spreadsheet data and have intermediate level skills (at an absolute minimum) on PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Knowledge of Workday and other HR systems Ability to operate with considerable independence to identify priorities and address policy and program implementation/customization requirements to meet client needs. This role operates within a normal office environment Hybrid working arrangement This role may require individual to work overtime- Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training- Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programAt CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.