People Partner

People Partner

People Partner Lead role offers job for supports an assigned client group of mid-sized Business Units. Provide operational/technical support, project management and quality consulting support to the business unit and/or HR Partner in identifying and implementing appropriate employee strategies and solutions to support business unit objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides HR advice and consulting to client base directly and/or via support of HR Business Partners
• Provides support and champion DEI efforts, Employee Engagement Efforts, Stars of Excellent, Programs & Initiatives underway that require HR Support (example • Investment Division Rotation Program, 2YR Analyst program); RTO
• Partner with line management on a variety employee issues
• Provide effective delivery of HR services to the division i.e. staffing, job evaluation, training, consulting support
• Lead and/or partner on annual HR initiatives such as performance management and the annual compensation cycle
• Provide employee career and / or performance counseling on an as-required basis
• Assist in the implementation of HR plans and initiatives which support business unit objectives
• Assist in the development and implementation of Human Resource policies and practices in the business unit
• Assist with a variety of HR projects. Conduct research, analyze data and prepare recommendations.
• May participate in corporate-wide initiatives and project work
• Anticipate emerging management information requirements and seek opportunities to feed information into decision making processes
• Partner with shared services business organization to ensure clients receive high quality services which meet department objectives
• Assist in the identification of frontline and mid-level talent to ensure talent
• Ensure company policy and legislative compliance (Canadian and U.S.) for all HR related processes
 

Required Qualifications:

• Min Bachelor Degree. in HR or related field preferred
• 6 year progressive HR specialist experience and/or equivalent business experience
• Appropriate HR industry related courses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Effective conflict management skills
• Good knowledge and understanding of the mission, vision, culture, mandate and operational challenges of both the business unit and the division
• Understanding of the company’s direction and values
• Effective influence skills with the ability to achieve results through others
• Good consulting skills and the ability to diagnose and resource appropriately to meet client needs
• Willingness and ability to learn from others (internally and externally) and from experience’ capacity for changing behaviors and adopting new skill sets’ exhibits curiosity and openness to change
• Solid HR specialist knowledge in one HR discipline
• Good generalist understanding of other HR disciplines
• Developing ability in several disciplines to anticipate change and exercise flexibility and judgment in assessing issues in a dynamic environment
• Developing understanding of change management principles
• Ability to recognize strategic or significant employee related trends
• Ability to coach others

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

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