City : Montréal, Quebec

Category : Human Resources

Industry : Insurance

Employer : Intact Financial Corporation

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.  

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We are looking for bilingual Senior Human Resources Consultants to join our team made up of HR professionals who stand out for their collaborative spirit and commitment. We have different opportunities to supports various business unit such as the Intact Lab/Information and Technology, Specialty Solutions and Corporate Claims.

As a Senior Human Resources Consultant, you will be a strategic leadership and human resources consultant to executives, senior leaders and their teams for one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing financial services companies. We’re looking for you to join our team if you are:

• Business Savvy:  You believe in collaboration, know how to build relationships, influence and coach while working towards the company goals and objectives.  Are strategic by nature and thrive in an ever- changing environment

• A Team Player: You believe that together everyone achieves more — that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You rely on others' candid feedback for continuous improvement. Skilled at collaboration, you thrive at working independently while building strong, remote relationships with national HR team members.

• Adaptable: You have the ability to juggle multiple priorities and change focus at a moment’s notice while keeping a close eye on the details

• A Fast Learner: You thrive in a customer centric, dynamic, ever-evolving, fast-paced environment

What you'll do here:

• Provide professional strategic coaching and human resources guidance and advice to our business partners, considering market best practices, strategic and organizational context while being aligned with the laws, regulations, and organizational values.

• Actively participate in executive and management committees of your designated business partners and ensure all decisions and practices align with our business strategies and values.

• Collaborate and work with business partners on different HR cycle such as employee engagement action plans, succession planning, talent management strategies and development of our top talent and experts.

• Challenge the status quo by analyzing the facts, asking questions, adding new perspectives, and thinking strategically.

• Participate in regional or national projects, play a key role in our ongoing transformation and deployment of corporate initiatives and programs.

• Conduct investigations and assist managers in managing conflicts and other employee relations issues.

• Lead, develop and facilitate training workshops, round tables and information sessions for managers and/or employees to meet business needs.

• Contribute to the improvement of HR processes and collaborate with all members of the National HR Team, on various types of strategic HR projects.

What you bring to the table:

• University degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resource Management

• Minimum 8-10 years of related experience as a Senior HR Consultant/HR Business Partner in similar and complex work environment (large corporate company non-union environment)

• CHRP designation is an asset

• Solid knowledge in all areas of human resources including performance management and employee relations, change management, engagement, compensation, organizational development, succession planning and talent management.

• A flexible, agile, and resilient approach to working in a dynamic ever-changing organizational environment, high tolerance for ambiguity with motivation to bring clarity and confidence

• Proven track record of critical and strategic thinking to solve operational and / or complex problems

• Exceptional influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills with all levels of management

• Proven track record of raising leadership awareness, cultivating engagement, and creating alignment across teams and levels within the company

• Strong planning and project management skills, rigor, analytical and synthesis skills

• Bilingualism (French and English) - Need to interact on a regular basis with an English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country

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What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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