Managing Director, Talent Business Partner
Job Description
Purpose. Performance. People.
Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.
With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide.
For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.
Role Summary:
CPP Investments is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Managing Director, Talent Business Partner (TBP) to advise senior business leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, workforce strategy, and culture. Reporting to the Managing Director, Head of Talent Advisory & Development, the role partners closely with Department Heads and leadership teams to shape talent strategies that drive business performance and long-term organizational success.As the lead talent advisor for the portfolio, the successful candidate will influence executive decision-making on leadership, succession, organizational design, workforce planning, and talent risk. The role leads team members and collaborates across Talent Centres of Excellence and corporate functions to deliver integrated talent solutions and enterprise-wide organizational priorities.
Accountabilities & Qualifications:
Accountabilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, succession, and team performance.
Shape strategic talent and workforce plans aligned to business priorities and long-term capability needs.
Influence complex organizational and people decisions through strong judgment, business insight, and data-informed recommendations.
Lead organizational design and change initiatives that improve effectiveness and support enterprise priorities.
Exercise strong talent judgment in succession, promotion, and leadership decisions.
Provide oversight for talent programs and governance, ensuring alignment with enterprise talent philosophy and leadership expectations.
Leverage workforce analytics and organizational insights to identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
Coach senior leaders through complex leadership and organizational challenges.
Lead and develop a high-performing team and contribute to enterprise-wide Talent initiatives.
Exemplify CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance.
Qualifications
Proven senior HR leadership experience partnering with executive leaders in complex, global organizations; experience in financial services considered an asset.
15+ years of experience in human resources, with significant experience in a HRBP role, including at least 2 years of support for C-suite or equivalent senior leaders.
Deep expertise in organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, workforce planning, and change management.
Strong business acumen with the ability to align talent strategies to business priorities and drive measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated consulting capability and sound judgment in navigating complex organizational issues.
Experience leading organizational and cultural transformation initiatives in fast-paced environments.
Exceptional relationship management, communication, and stakeholder influencing skills.
Strong analytical capability with experience translating data and insights into strategic recommendations.
Executive presence, discretion, and ability to operate effectively in high-stakes environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field; advanced degree and/or CHRL/CHRE preferred.
Demonstrated alignment with CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles of partnership, high performance, and integrity.
You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.
Inclusion & Accessibility
CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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