Hr Manager jobs in Canada

We currently are seeking for an experienced Manager in our Procurement, Digital Procurement, and Third Party Risk Management – Financial Services Sector. From strategy to execution, the Financial Services Procurement Practice of EY provides a full range of consulting and broader services to help our Banking, Insurance, and broader financial services clients implement new ideas to help achieve their desired outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of providing value for people and businesses in Canada, delivering essential public services, and helping those in need. EY is helping our government to build a better working world.

Your key responsibilities

• You will accompany organizations in the implementation of company-wide transformation programs - from initial assessments and strategy development to full implementation (people, process, and technology)
• You will support CPOs in implementing transformations in Procurement as the world becomes digital, consumer needs change and the shape of the Procurement fundamentally changes.
• You will work with clients to develop, deliver and become a trusted advisor in the next generation of Procurement and third party risk management
• You will work on the digital procurement and third party risk management transformation of your clients as well as advising them on how to continue to drive top line and bottom-line improvements
• You will leverage existing ( E.g. Ariba, Coupa, Icertis, Ivalua etc), emerging and new technologies (e.g., GenAi) to deliver these transformations
• You will work on mergers and acquisitions and identifying and delivering supplier synergies as well as integrating end to end procurement and tprm teams, processes, and solutions
• You will work on identifying third party risk management opportunities with a good understanding of the regulatory landscape (e.g. OSFI B-10, E-21 etc)
• You will be key contributor and progressively start leading sub work streams in client engagements and will work in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., Accounts Payable, Legal, Risk Domains, and Enterprise Risk) to deliver high quality services in line with our proven global methodologies and tools
• You will support the business in developing EY knowledge and concepts for our practice, whilst also actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening internal and external relationships
• You will build your management consulting and Procurement capabilities to become a valued contributor to our clients’ transformations and for your own personal career journey

Engagement Management:

• Lead pursuits, sales, and client relationship building
• Lead the design and implementation of strategic procurement and third party risk management programs for financial services clients
• Deliver exceptional client service experience while advising on complex process issues
• Display leadership and business judgment in anticipating client/project needs and developing alternative and innovative solutions
• Be the direct point of contact for client and team, own and grow appropriate client relationships
• Manage project financials including development of budget and resource plans on projects and day-today client interactions

Practice and People Development:

• Support the development of leading practice Procurement capabilities at EY
• Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support for junior staff
• Support senior management with practice development activities such as recruiting

Business Development:

• Support the build-out of the Procurement and TPRM Financial Services practice across EY Canada.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to support business development opportunities
• Develop new solutions and improved ways of working to further EY’s innovation agenda

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (and know when to lead and when to follow)
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and presentation
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
• An ability to think outside of the box, and thrive on new challenges

To qualify for the role you must have

• A degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent preferred
• At the Manager level, a minimum of 5+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience
• Experience with improving performance of large-spend organizations with complex, high volume procurements.
• Subject matter expertise in one, or more, of Category Management/Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management or Procure 2 Pay processes
• Demonstrated ability to guide large project teams and stakeholder groups through complex procurement process design and operating model implications
• Knowledge and experience in a number of the following areas:
  • Procurement
  • Category Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Spend Analysis
  • Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
  • Third Party Risk Management
  • Cost analysis, modeling and/or optimization
  • Cost-benefit analysis, business case analysis
  • Performance metrics and measures development
  • Benchmarking and gap analysis
  • Cost reduction or cost efficiency
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Procurement and TPRM technologies : Ariba (e-sourcing, P2P, supplier risk) , Coupa (P2P, CRA,), Icertis

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Financial services clients
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs (when it is safe)

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

To qualify, candidates must have:

• A related bachelor's degree
• Approximately 10+ years consulting experience
• 7 - 10 years UKG Pro or Pro WFM project implementation experience
• UKG Certifications are ideal (Timekeeping, Advanced Scheduling etc.)
• Experience working with clients on solution gap opportunity analysis/recommendations, providing solution oversight and advisory
• Experience supporting or leading business process design, enhancements
• Experience participating and/or leading client discussions – requirements gathering, user stories/test scenario creation, solution configuration, lead/support testing and drive deployment
• An understanding of the end-to-end implementation life cycle
• Demonstrated experience in project management, leading a team through complex implementations
• Ability to work through a problem with limited information. Demonstrates an approach to take a problem or situation to the next steps
• Demonstrated experience in designing and providing post-implementation support to clients
• Demonstrated UKG business development experience, spanning the Pro and Pro WFM suites
• Flexibility and ability to travel - on short notice if needed to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 30%
  

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex HR technology and UKG Pro & Pro WFM implementation concepts. Lead client engagement teams and work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services. Develop and successfully manage to project budget
• Deliver quality services. Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve high quality deliverables within expected timeframes. Monitor progress, manage risk, and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management. Focus on deliverables and client business priorities. Manage expectations of service. Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers and business trends
• Develop people. Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/training. Foster an innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate high levels of UKG Pro & Pro WFM technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge. Keep up to date with current developments and trends in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge
• Generate new business opportunities. Understand Ernst & Young and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop long-term client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with other Ernst & Young team members across all practices to serve client needs

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you. Specifically, we are looking for candidates with:

• Strong work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Problem solving skills with demonstrated curiosity to understand how and why a problem or issue exists
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and finding creative approaches to finding a solution
• Business analytical skills – make observations, anticipate client and management needs or expectations
• Work collaboratively in a team environment (knows when to lead and when to follow)
• Team / work engagement – dealing with varying team /stakeholder environment, knowing importance of different communication styles and messaging based on different stakeholders
• High level of motivation and a self-starting attitude

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
  

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you will help finance leaders address the challenges and ongoing changes facing their business and manage the resulting repercussions on the accounting and finance function. You will partner with them to achieve their potential in acquisitions, divestitures, IPOs, GAAP conversions, optimization/restructuring, accounting standards policy implementation and convergence. You will also work with your clients to remediate pre-existing material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in their control framework as well assist with the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting. Finally, you will create innovative commercial insights for clients, and drive improvements in business processes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Technical accounting experience in IFRS and US GAAP along with multiple years of audit experience at a top accounting firm
  Plan, manage and participate in various engagements (researching application of accounting standards to various transactions, assessing financial and governance processes, assisting with accounting framework transitions, comparisons of different company practices, developing and providing tailored training, etc.).
• Experience auditing clients who comply with NI 52-109 and/or SOX 404 regulatory requirements
• An understanding of, and client-facing experience in, assessing control failures within an organization and determining whether those failures result in material weaknesses or significant deficiencies
• Experience in performing risk assessments and evaluating the design of internal controls
• An understanding of IT general controls and entity level controls
• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs.
• Supervise engagement teams including delegation and review of work performed.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and coaching. Lead by example.
• Establish and maintain relationships with client management.
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of changing market conditions and new regulatory developments and their impacts on clients.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team, focusing on diversity and inclusiveness.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Attend training programs to continually develop skills.
• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams.
• Prepare proposals and realize business development plans through a strong professional network

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Canadian CPA designation (or an equivalent international qualification), and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Audit or business experience in the application of accounting standards, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Audit or business experience in financial statement close and the application of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, with a preference for experience with SOX 404 or NI 52-109 compliance
• Demonstrated mastery of key concepts and principles related to the application of internal controls over financial reporting, finance process improvements, project management and change management; show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
• Impeccable client relationship skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Your key responsibilities

• You will have already achieved outstanding professional success and are a seasoned senior consulting professional with experience
• Delivering solutions across EY's service offerings, which could include operating model design, organization design, change management, culture transformation, strategic workforce planning, cost optimization
• Developing and delivering change management and training strategies and programs in a wide variety of contexts including transformational change programs
• Working with senior leadership to create alignment in order to support program success
• Developing holistic change management strategies that succinctly articulate how change will be managed in the context of a transformation program
• Identifying and deploying leading edge communication and stakeholder engagement tools and techniques
• Delivering programs that support agile / iterative transformation
• Leading and developing more junior resources
• Flexibility and ability to travel

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex change concepts
• Lead client engagement teams and work with a wide variety of clients to deliver quality professional services
• Develop and successfully manage to project budget
• Access to global thought leaders on latest technologies and trends
• Deliver quality services
• Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve high quality deliverables and within expected timeframes
• Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management
• Focus on deliverables and client business priorities
• Manage expectations of service
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers and business trends
• Develop people and provide constructive on-the-job feedback/training. Foster an innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge
• Have a passion and understanding for financial services and recognize key performance drivers and business trends
• Generate new business opportunities
• Identify and deliver new business opportunities, including supporting RFP responses and client proposals
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients
• Develop long-term client relationships and networks
• Develop relationships with other EY team members across all practices to serve client needs
• Project management experience
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• High level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
• Ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges
• Strong work ethic
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Enjoy working in dynamic work environment
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A degree and/or Master's degree with an emphasis in Business, Human Resources, Psychology
• Approximately 8-10 years of related professional services /  external consulting work experience
• Experience in the following areas: Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Communications, Organizational Design, Training, and Culture change
• Experience in at least one of Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance and/or Wealth Management

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

As an Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of Assurance practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Manager you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders. You will:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure they are in compliance with IFRS and/or GAAP and applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year. Establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client. Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Delegate work successfully. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed. Generate new business opportunities.
• Understand EY and it's service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field
• Post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred
• Canadian CPA/CA designation or reciprocal CPA/CA designation mandatory
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards, including GAAP and PCAOB regulations
• Experience auditing publicly listed companies, demonstrating a strong understanding of IFRS and/or GAAP accounting standards to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality audit services
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

Your key responsibilities

Your role will focus on establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels while working to consistently deliver exceptional client service across the global record-to-report and direct tax life-cycle processes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Global delivery of end-to-end GCR contracts including data gathering, tax accounting, tax compliance, and tax controversy.
• Supporting the full engagement life cycle of global record-to-report managed services engagement including:
• Solution design and scoping
• Project management of implementation including mobilizing global cross-functional teams
• Service management of delivery to client
• Commercial management of contract, billing and change management
• Technology deployment and maintenance
• Managing data operations and data analytics
• Deliver value by sharing global accounting and tax developments, insights and market trends
• Support a number of GCR contracts, some with client interface and some in a supervisory service delivery role
• Focus on the successful delivery of projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical/business approach taken
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key contract stakeholders (internal and external) across multiple jurisdictions, and ensuring effective and timely communication

Skills and attributes for success

• Teaming across service lines, technical specialties and geographical boundaries to deliver exceptional client service
• Mobilizing global delivery capability and standardized process implementation
• Managing the operating governance structure and reporting protocols including ongoing service management and commercial management
• Managing technology/workflow with the information from each service line to provide consolidated view
• Monitoring progress, managing risk, maximizing operational efficiencies and making sure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Review and suggesting improvements to compliance and reporting processes considering data sources, hand-off points and controls

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills as well as a strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and an entrepreneurial approach to work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize business requirements.
• Strong proficiency and a high level of comfort working with new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to lead global virtual and on-site teams, mentor counselees and manage client-serving business.
• Proven project management skills, and an ability to plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget. A PMP qualification or similar would be beneficial.
• Experience of working on international projects
• Process and technology design skills
• A bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of five years of related work experience (e.g. accounting firm, international or regional tax experience).

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products.
• Experience working on multi-jurisdictional projects
• Take ownership of tasks and have the proper judgment to make critical decisions.
• Have a strong ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Coach/mentor junior team members to help EY continue to build an inclusive culture and high-performing teams.
• the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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As a Tax Manager, you will be a part of our Private Client Services (PCS) practice. You will be part of a team that are subject matter specialists who provide advice to private organizations and high net worth business owners and individuals on domestic and cross-border tax planning, estate, wealth transfer and post mortem planning, asset protection strategies and philanthropic planning. Our PCS practice works closely with other tax teams including our transaction tax and international tax group.

Your key responsibilities

As a manager, you will be responsible for recommending and implementing tax strategies that align with the client's objectives, corresponding with legal counsel and tax authorities on client issues, assisting with reorganizations, researching compliance and planning issues and reviewing personal, corporate and trust tax returns.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identify planning opportunities and prepare correspondence describing the income tax implications of implementing transactions
• Research client issues that arise from planning or compliance work using a variety of on-line sources
• Liaise with the client’s legal counsel
• Review personal, trust and corporate tax returns and related compliance responsibilities
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues
• Correspond with audit managers, staff and/or clients in answering clients’ specific personal, trust or corporate tax queries or about matters that arise from compliance or planning work
• Prepare tax election forms
• Assist and manage the administration of personal and trust tax compliance seasons

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Possess a Canadian CPA designation
• Completed the CPA In-Depth Tax Courses (or equivalent) (Good to have)
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
• Possess organization and time management skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, professional services environment

What we offer you

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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