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About the Role

We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to support our Human Resources team. In this role, you will provide consultative support and service to executive/senior level people leaders, supporting the development and delivery of the HR agenda that aligns with the company's vision and strategies.

Responsibilities

Provide HR advice and coaching to assigned client groups and business leaders on HR policy, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, compensation, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
Offer counsel and support to individual employees on work-related issues.
Manage the escalation of employee issues and collaborate with Employee Relations & Standards Centre of Excellence for complex issue resolution.
Identify people-related issues and themes across client groups and HR Center of Excellence areas, recommending actions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
Support cyclical HR processes for client groups, including talent management and salary administration.
Participate on project teams and develop/deliver small-scale HR projects.
Engage in cross-line business HR committees and councils to share best practices and collaborate on initiatives.
Contribute to talent plans, including organizational health diagnostics, recruitment, retention, development strategies, and organizational effectiveness.
Enhance managerial capabilities by advising and coaching senior leaders on people and talent matters.

Requirements

6-9+ years as a bilingual HR professional.
A hands-on project manager with a business partner mindset, experienced in working with senior leaders and employees at all levels.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
Ability to network across functional teams and build client relationships.
Sound problem-solving and influencing skills, with an understanding of broad HR issues and conflict resolution.
Ability to multitask with strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Excellent data analysis skills with analytical thinking capabilities.
Ability to identify trends and anomalies in datasets and conduct root cause investigations.
Ability to communicate and present findings succinctly and professionally.
Strong work ethic, respect for confidentiality, sound professional judgment, and initiative.
Strong accountability and responsibility to meet aggressive deadlines.
Expert Excel skills, including working with large datasets.
Advanced knowledge of HRIS and reporting systems.
Proficiency in all MS Office applications.
Previous experience supporting technology teams, or experience in the financial or insurance industry is preferred.
Bilingualism (fluent in French and English) is an asset, required for Quebec.

Skills

Bilingualism
Project Management
Business Partnering
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Networking
Client Relationship Building
Problem Solving
Influencing Skills
Organizational Skills
Planning Skills
Time Management Skills
Data Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Trend Identification
Root Cause Investigation
Presentation Skills
Work Ethic
Confidentiality
Professional Judgment
Initiative
Accountability
Responsibility
Excel
HRIS
MS Office

Location

Winnipeg
Toronto
London
Montreal

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

6-9+ years

Education Level

Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration or a related field
HR certification is an asset

Salary/Compensations

$80,400 - $130,400 annually

Benefits

Career Development opportunities
Access to industry-leading learning programs
Up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement
Flexible health and dental benefits
$5,000 mental health benefit
In addition to regular vacation and personal days
Volunteer day
Company-matching pension plan
Share ownership program
Additional investment options
Employee recognition programs
Service milestone celebrations
Employee discounts
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Mentorship programs
Social clubs and events

About the Company

We are united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians.
Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.