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Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart technology, we take financial services that are often confusing, opaque and expensive and make them transparent and low-cost for everyone. We’re the largest fintech company in Canada, with over 4 million users who trust us with more than $50 billion in assets.
Our teams ship often and make an impact with groundbreaking ideas. We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work.
As a Manager in HR Programs, you will lead and own key people programs that align with the company’s strategic goals. This includes designing and improving programs like new employee onboarding leadership development for all levels of leaders, and other programs that contribute to an incredible employee experience for Wealthsimplers . Your work will exemplify our core value of "Being Human", creating meaningful connections and fostering a culture that prioritizes productivity and employee engagement.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:Lead the design, enhancement, and facilitation of the company-wide new employee onboarding program. Regularly review feedback and implement improvements to accelerate new hires’ productivity and integration.Partner with department leaders to create tailored onboarding programs that align with specific team objectives, reducing time-to-productivity for new hires while ensuring a consistent employee experience across the organization.Design and develop training curriculums based on business needs, such as a company-wide “Manager 101” training ensuring participants gain critical leadership competencies and practical insights to drive engagement, team performance and continuous improvement. Drive leadership development initiatives across the organization by identifying key challenges and implementing sustainable, high-impact solutions that empower leaders at all levels to build high-performing teams.Create reporting, surveys and measurement tools to assess program effectiveness, ensuring they drive desired results. Analyze data and feedback to continuously improve programs and adapt to changing needs. We are looking for someone who can:Research and collect feedback to build and iterate on HR programs based on leading industry practices and the needs of Wealthsimplers.Design and execute programs that directly support the company’s strategic objectives, driving measurable outcomes. Partner with other HR programs team members, HR business partners, executives, people managers, and employees to ensure effective program delivery, anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.Communicate program goals, processes, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, ensuring clarity and transparency in our communications.Analyze and share progress, insights, and outcomes with the organization using both qualitative and quantitative data to foster continuous learning and program enhancement. Utilize HR metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement, adhering to a data-driven approach that supports informed choices.Serve as an advisor on human resources best practices and guide stakeholders on compliance and operationalization of employee experiences, demonstrating integrity and authenticity in all interactions.Skills you bring:5+ years of experience in HR program management/enablement, leadership development or related. A curious and collaborative mindset with a get-it-done attitude.A passion for Human Resources and creating the best experiences for employees.A data-driven approach to decision-making and prioritizing.Strong ability to manage ambiguity, maintains productivity and focus even when faced with uncertainty or when the direction is unclear.Skills in balancing stakeholders by proactively identifying and responding to the needs of various stakeholders and groups.Ability to build strong, lasting relationships by consistently demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to helping all parties meet their objectives.A growth mindset, when confronting new challenges, leveraging hands-on experimentation to develop innovative solutions and viewing both successes and setbacks as valuable learning experiences.Why Wealthsimple?
🤑 Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
📈 Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple Work
🌴 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
📚 Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
🛫 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
🌎 A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
We’re a remote-first team, with over 1,000 employees coast to coast in North America. Be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions — join us!
DEI Statement
At Wealthsimple, we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Accessibility Statement
Wealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.
