Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
The Opportunity
As part of a dynamic and high-performing HR team, the Sr. Human Resource Generalist (HRG) delivers both strategic and e independently manages operational priorities related to the employee lifecycle in effectively meeting business needs.
These priorities are achieved through a strong attention to detail, ability to manage competing priorities for stakeholders, and strong project and stakeholder management / influencing skills
This role provides the HRG an opportunity to have real impact on the business in shaping the employee experiences as they handle employee inquiries, leadership requests, identify and escalate complex employee relations issues to Director - HR Business Partner as needed. This role also serves as intermediary between the business and extended Human Resources team, providing technical, transactional, and communication support to the HRBP team and HR Centres of Excellence.
What to Expect
- Actively support the Director - HRBP in advising leaders on people, organization decisions and change management efforts
- Support day-to day talent activities e.g., performance management, coaching and graduated return to work programs
- Manage and resolve escalated employee relations issues. Conduct effective investigations, corrective action / remediation and associated documentation.
- Track business strategies to improve employee engagement year over year, as measured through the continuous listening process;
- Support HRBP initiatives as subject matter expert on special projects and assignments (e.g., such as mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, and policy development by conducting data analysis and offering insights)
- Develop and analyze HR metrics to identify business opportunities working with the HR team to implement solutions
- Support execution of talent management and succession planning activities within the business
Support the deployment, administration and sustainment of new and existing HR policies and programs
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What You Bring:
- University Degree /College diploma or equivalent experience
- CHRP/CHRL completed or in progress
- Minimum 7 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar role within HR preferably in a technology / financial services environment
- Strong knowledge of HR practices including benefits, compensation, employment law, employee/labor relations, talent management and learning and development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong proficiency with HRIS systems and Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Must possess excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills in preparing data analysis and metrics and in applying strategies and resolving HR matters;
- Ability to manage multiple work streams / priorities simultaneously
- Ability to work well independently, under time pressure with frequent time deadlines
- Strong desire to continuously improve and help others improve
Must be dependable, pro-active and flexible
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Salary Range : $73,500 - $123,500
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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