Human Resources Manager, Assurance

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required, advanced degree a plus
• 7+ years of general HR experience
• 3+ years of HRM or HRBP experience
• Experience with Canadian benefits and leave programs
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS office with the willingness to deepen skills in analytical tools and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Project Management skills

Desirable

• The Human Resources Manager is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides HR support to our Core HQ client groups
• The role is critical in providing top-notch internal HR support and driving HR excellence in employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and talent management
• The HRM role is client-facing, and the incumbent must demonstrate the ability to understand business goals and objectives to deliver the most optimal people solutions tailored to their client group’s employee needs
• The HRM will report directly to the Director, HRBP for Core HQ and partner to support the development and execution of a people plan for organizations to address short- and long-term issues
• This role will also have a strategic role in designing and implementing Canada-specific Benefit and Leave policies, in partnership with our Total Rewards COE
• Provide thought partnership and counsel to people managers, including up through Director-level leaders
• Partner closely with COEs to design, implement, and execute Canada-specific Benefit and Leave programs that are consistent with both national and province-specific laws and practices
• Manages Human Resources ROB (rhythm of the business) practices, programs, and processes for the designated teams in coordination with COE partners, including annual review, merit/bonus, talent review, employee engagement survey, etc
• Participates as a key contributor to the creation, development, and implementation of foundational HR programs and processes like job architecture
• Be the “voice of the client” to COE partners and an advocate for the employee experience to support the development and creation of talent management, L&D, and total rewards program work
• In collaboration with the Director, HRBP, partner and consult with leaders on organizational health, leadership development, and team effectiveness
• Act as SME on employee relations for designated teams
• Build people manager capability through scalable development programs that facilitate an open, inclusive environment
• Proactively advises leaders/managers regarding HR guidelines and policies and responds to employees' and managers' inquiries
• Partners with leaders/managers to ensure timely and effective feedback and performance management with employees including coaching managers on having difficult conversations
• Strategizes with leaders/managers on reductions in force, conducting notification meetings, and preparing appropriate documentation