Human Resources Business Partner

Permanent Full Time
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, to support the development and delivery of the HR agenda that aligns to the vision and strategies of the company.
What You Will Do
Provide HR related advice and coaching to assigned client groups and business leaders (typically ranging from SVP to AVP level) on matters related to HR policy or practices, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, compensation decisions, structures and organizational effectiveness, employee engagement etc
Provide counsel and support to individual employees on work related issues (employee advocacy)
Manage the escalation of employee issues and engage with Employee Relations & Standards Centre of Excellence to support complex employee issue resolution
Identify people related issues/themes across client groups and HR Center of Excellence (COE) areas and recommendations for action to mitigate risks and act on opportunities
Support cyclical HR processes for supported client groups (i.E. talent management, salary administration etc.). Participate on project teams and/or develop and/or deliver small scale HR projects to the business (i.E. coordinating HR projects with members of the HR community and other key business stakeholders including other HR teams)
Participate on cross-line business HR committees and councils to share best practices, lessons learned and collaborate on initiatives
Support and contribute to talent plans for the business/function supported (i.E. diagnostics of organizational health, key business/function needs and opportunities;
strategies for recruitment, retention and development of talent pools;
organizational effectiveness plans including development of strategic capabilities;
elevating overall talent bench for supported businesses/functions)
Elevate people managerial capabilities by providing advice, support and coaching to senior level people leaders on all people and talent matters (i.E. leadership, team facilitation, situational training)
What You Will Bring
6-9+ years as a bilingual HR professional
Ideal education includes a post-secondary Degree/Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration or a related field;
an HR certification is an asset
A hands-on project manager with a business partner mindset who has the experience and confidence necessary to work with senior business leaders, HR leaders, and employees at all levels to deliver results
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with multiple stakeholders. Ability to network across functional teams and build solid client relationships
Sound problem solving and influencing skills, coupled with an ability to understand broad Human Resource issues and resolve conflict situations in a diplomatic manner
Ability to multi-task with strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Excellent data analysis skills with a well-developed ability to think analytically and present various analyses in a useful and understandable format
Ability to identify trends and/or anomalies in a dataset and conduct follow-up root cause investigation
Ability to communicate and present findings in a succinct and professional manner
Strong work ethic, a high respect for confidentiality and sound professional judgment and initiative. Strong accountability and responsibility to meet aggressive deadlines
Expert Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, advanced knowledge of HRIS and reporting systems, and all MS Office applications
Previous experience supporting technology teams, or experience in the financial or insurance industry is preferred
As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Winnipeg, Toronto, London or Montreal. This role follows a hybrid work model, with an in-office presence required three days per week.
The base salary for this position is between $80,400 - $130,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.E. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Grow with Canada LifeWe're 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. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!
What we offerWe're committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here's what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
Learn more about Canada Life.
We're committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact View email address on ca.hrm.tc. 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.
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