Who are we?

We are CEM Benchmarking, a global data and insights firm for institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, family offices and sovereign wealth funds.  

Our blue-chip corporate and government clients represent $14 trillion in assets under management and over 50 million members. We provide them with objective insights to maximize value for money in both investments and pension administration. This helps our clients better understand where they stand and how to improve their performance. By improving our clients' performance, we, in turn, improve the financial well-being of pensioners globally.

How do we provide unique and actionable insight? By coupling the most extensive global database in the pension arena with unrivalled industry knowledge. All of this comes from experience - we have been at this since 1992. We were founded in Toronto, Canada and expanded to the UK more than a decade ago. 

We work together in a small company ambiance where your contributions will be appreciated and your progress will be directly related to your ability and effort. Working at CEM, you will stretch your creative and analytical abilities while participating in the growth of a headline-making business.

About the role

As our Director of Talent, you’ll be a critical member of the leadership team, shaping how we attract, grow, and retain exceptional talent. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role for a seasoned HR generalist who thrives at the intersection of strategy, coaching, and operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Champion the development and execution of CEM’s annual company-wide objectives & key results (OKRs).
• Lead talent acquisition efforts, including sourcing, assessing, and onboarding top-tier candidates.
• Shape and deliver our performance management process, including regular coaching and employee development planning.
• Foster a high-performing culture rooted in CEM’s values, ensuring individual and team success.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations across multiple geographies, including benefits, policy compliance, leaves, and systems.
• Own the talent budget and maintain strong relationships with external HR partners (e.g., Indeed, Glassdoor, global benefits providers).
• Serve as an internal connector, ensuring team integration and alignment across all functions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in a generalist capacity, ideally in a financial services or data-driven environment. Familiarity with the pension industry would be an asset.
• Deep expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition and employee development.
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and inspire leaders and teams at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations and employment legislation across Canada and UK (US knowledge is a plus) and excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and other talent management systems; bonus points if you’ve worked with Rippling or Test Gorilla.

If You Seek:

• The entrepreneurialism of a smaller venture married with the stability of an established firm.
• Opportunities to work with complex dataset to draw elegant insights.
• A hybrid work environment with both in-office and at-home flexibility.
• A curiosity-driven culture founded on a desire to improve lives.
• A team that is stronger for its gender, cultural and intellectual diversity.
• Camaraderie, collaboration, open communication and a high-trust environment.

Then we want to hear from you!