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Country Head of HR for Canada and Cayman Islands, Vice-President


Company : myGwork


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Role Description Partner with country business heads and senior management teams. Coordinate GHR services with global HR Business Partners and COEs. Drive business success by attracting, retaining, deploying, and developing talent. Lead and manage local HR teams for aligned and client-focused HR delivery. Ensure regulatory compliance and act as GHR liaison with local regulators. Complete required Audit/Compliance/FLOD initiatives for GHR in Canada and Cayman. Represent GHR in local market boards and industry forums. Support Sales/RFP requests and participate in client presentations. Lead in-country M&A activities. Advise senior leadership on HR topics and organizational effectiveness. Promote diversity and inclusion and support State Street values. Mitigate risk by ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Provide data and analytics for business insights and decisions This role will have dual reporting line to Rob Baille Role Qualifications & Experience At least 10 years of HR generalist experience in strategy, organizational development, compensation, and talent acquisition within large organizations. Senior-level HR expertise across various disciplines, including benefits and retirement plans. Successfully engaged with co-determination partners in committee representation. Comfortable operating in a matrix environment, balancing local/regional and global requirements. Proven ability to develop and execute HR strategies supporting business goals. Strong commercial acumen, preferably in financial services, with extensive knowledge of employment and labor law in Cayman and Canada. Proven people management skills and ability to lead multi-functional HR teams. Experience representing the entity and senior management in committees and meetings. Superior communication, consulting, interpersonal, influencing, negotiating, and critical thinking skills. #LI-DNI