HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
Sr. Director, Talent & Culture [M4]
Why you’ll love working here:
high-performance, people-focused culture
our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves
learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth
membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).
optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars
the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers
Job Summary
The Senior Director, Talent & Culture is a strategic and influential leader responsible for executing HOOPP’s people and culture strategy to deliver on our 2030 Strategic Plan.
Reporting to the VP, Talent Management, this role leads a team focused on succession planning, performance management, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and organizational culture — ensuring these priorities enable a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven workforce.
This role partners closely with the Director of Learning & Development and the Senior Director, Recruitment to create an integrated talent ecosystem — one that builds capability, fosters belonging, and strengthens leadership readiness across HOOPP.
What you will do:
Strategic Leadership• Execute the enterprise Talent & Culture strategy aligned to HOOPP’s 2030 pillars.
• Partner with business and HR leaders to ensure succession, performance, and inclusion programs are connected and measurable.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP, Talent Management and CHRO on culture, leadership, and organizational readiness.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to the VP, Talent Management, CHRO, CEO, and Board regarding talent health and culture trends.
• Lead HOOPP’s enterprise succession framework — ensuring continuity for key roles and a diverse, ready pipeline.
• Facilitate regular talent reviews with the VP, Talent Management, integrating insights from Learning & Development and Recruitment.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and divisional leaders to identify successors, development actions, and readiness indicators.
• Oversee governance, tools, and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability in succession planning.
• Evolve HOOPP’s performance management framework to align with our culture of accountability and care.
• Champion continuous feedback, clear expectations, and recognition of results.
• Lead calibration processes with HR Business Partners and people leaders to ensure fairness and clarity in performance outcomes.
• Equip leaders with tools and training to manage and coach for performance excellence.
• Champion HOOPP’s EDI strategy, embedding inclusive practices throughout the employee experience.
• Partner with Employee Resource Groups and business leaders to build belonging, visibility, and representation.
• Use data to identify and address systemic barriers; ensure equitable access to opportunities and advancement.
• Represent HOOPP externally as a leader in inclusive talent practices within the pension and financial services community.
• Lead enterprise culture initiatives that reinforce HOOPP’s values of Accountability, Compassion, and Trustworthiness.
• Partner with Learning & Development to embed leadership behaviours and cultural values across programs and communications.
• In collaboration with the Director, Learning & Development use engagement and pulse data to shape action plans and continuously improve the employee experience.
• Reinforce the message that culture is strategy — ensuring performance and care coexist at all levels.
• Lead a team including the Associate Director (secondment), Manager, and Advisor of Talent & Inclusion.
• Collaborate across the Talent Management leadership team to ensure seamless integration between culture, learning, and recruitment work.
• Model inclusive, courageous, and transparent leadership.
• Coach and develop your team to think strategically, act decisively, and deliver results with integrity.
What you bring:
• 12+ years of progressive HR and Talent experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in succession planning, performance management, culture, and EDI.
• Experience leading large-scale talent or culture initiatives in a complex, purpose-driven organization.
• Strong data literacy and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• CHRL/CHRE designation or equivalent is an asset.
• Strategic Architect – Translates business priorities into actionable talent and culture outcomes.
• Culture Champion – Promotes belonging and accountability; makes HOOPP’s values tangible.
• Collaborative Partner – Works across boundaries to create alignment and shared ownership.
• Courageous Leader – Acts decisively and inspires confidence during change.
• Inclusive Influencer – Models empathy, equity, and transparency.
