Director, HRBP - Operations and Technology

Preferred Location: MSP, Toronto

About the Role

In this opportunity as Director, HR Business Partner, you will partner with the Partnerships & Alliances and Commercial System Acceleration leadership teams to drive people strategies that enable business growth, organizational effectiveness, and high performance. As a trusted advisor and member of the leadership team, this role leads talent, workforce, and organizational initiatives that support business objectives and enhance the employee experience. Operating in a highly matrixed environment, the HRBP collaborates closely with business leaders, regional HR teams, and Centers of Excellence to develop and execute integrated people solutions. The role also plays a key part in leading organizational change, shaping talent strategy, and driving an interconnected people agenda that contributes to both operational and financial success.

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought partner and coach to senior leadership, contributing to all aspects of growing and managing the business.
• Support leaders with organizational change and drive the strategic people agenda in a highly matrixed and collaborative environment.
• Partner with key teams across Partnership & Alliances and Commercial System Acceleration to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Lead change management initiatives, fostering innovation and transformation within the organization.
• Develop business strategy and translate it into a people strategy, deriving short- and long-term talent needs from strategic business plans with an emphasis on strategic workforce planning.
• Provide strategic workforce and top talent succession planning by engaging with leaders to identify top talent needs and translating those into discrete projects and initiatives.
• Identify future capabilities and align talent strategies with industry trends and business needs.
• Develop and implement talent strategy and strategic workforce plans using predictive analytics and scenario modeling.
• Provide functional-specific talent change management strategy (e.g., a hiring strategy for go-to-market in a growth region).
• Design effective operating models and talent management activities to support the business strategy.
• Strengthen the talent pool through succession planning, talent flow, and career management.
• Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract and onboard future capabilities.
• Partner with and coach leaders on delivering a talent-first culture.
• Improve business effectiveness through operational enhancements aligned with the business model.
• Promote an inclusive and values-driven culture.
• Stay current on industry trends to inform HR practices and drive innovation.
• Build a professional network and represent Thomson Reuters HR at external events.
• Utilize metrics and analytics to guide management decisions and improve organizational performance.
• Leverage Workday as a key platform for operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance to understand people implications and design HR responses accordingly.

Requirements

• Business or HR degree preferred; a relevant Master's degree is a plus.
• Track record of designing and being accountable for the delivery of a global people strategy.
• Experience leading the HR response to changing industry and business environments.
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders.
• Experience working in global, complex, matrixed environments.
• Experience actively managing the health of an organization (engagement, culture, etc.).
• 10+ years of experience with broad HR responsibilities preferred; less experience will be considered depending on the scale and scope.
• Strong consulting skills and strategic advisory capability, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in organizational design and change management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, multicultural, international environment.
• Influential storyteller with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Innovative mindset with experience in talent management and acquisition.
• Demonstrates learning agility and strong business acumen.
• M&A or strategic partnership experience is a plus.

Critical Leadership Capabilities

• Collaborating and Influencing: Build genuine partnerships and consensus across diverse teams.
• Leading Change: Advocate for innovation and support leadership through business shifts.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment for office-based roles.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way policies, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth: Culture of continuous learning and skill development with Grow My Way programming.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs.
• Culture: Globally recognized for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and values-driven environment.
• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting and ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: Contribute to upholding the rule of law, turning the wheels of commerce, and providing trusted information globally.

Pay

For any eligible US locations, the base compensation range for this role is $137,200 USD - $254,800 USD. For Ontario, Canada, the base compensation range is $155,000 CAD - $205,000 CAD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience with consideration given to internal equity. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.