Director, Hr Strategic Initiatives

We are looking for a Director, HR Strategic Initiatives

Canada Life is looking for a strategic, dynamic, and results-driven HR professional to join our HR Strategy & Programs team in the role of Director, HR Strategic Initiatives. Reporting to the AVP, HR Strategy, this role works closely with the HR leadership team and other stakeholders to lead the planning and implementation of strategic HR initiatives, including HR technology initiatives, HR integration work as part of acquisitions, new HR program rollouts, and more.

The Director, HR Strategic Initiatives is a strong individual contributor, and leads cross-functional project teams with team members from our HR Centres of Expertise (CoEs), HR Operations, HR Business Relations, Corporate Technology, and others. They support the AVP and HR senior leadership team in managing the overall HR initiatives portfolio, in annual business planning, and in the definition of longer-term priorities.

What You Will Do

Lead HR planning and delivery for strategic HR initiatives:

• Lead monthly HR initiatives portfolio reporting process
• Ensure alignment among project stakeholders
• Lead the development of project charters, project plans, and other project deliverables
• Collaborate with HR leaders to define HR priorities and projects
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Define initiative governance, and assist with project oversight
• Identify opportunities to improve work, identify better ways of completing deliverables
• Leads project delivery for multiple HR initiatives, commitments and priorities

Lead change management activities:

• Support the ongoing execution of change management activities for the HR portfolio
• Provide counsel and support to project teams and HR leaders to help build support for projects
• Collaborate with project teams and key partners (L&D, Comms) to define change plans

Lead business analysis and process design activities:

• Provide counsel and support to HR leaders to define effective HR business processes
• Lead stakeholder workshops to review and validate business process designs
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, validate, and sign off on business processes
• Lead the development of business cases – financial and qualitative

Bring external perspectives:

• Keep abreast of emerging HR trends, technologies and innovations in the external market

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or other relevant field
• Comfortable presenting and leading discussions at all levels of the organization
• Project delivery experience
• Minimum 5-10 years experience in HR project delivery role or human capital consulting, with diverse experiences in Human Resources, HR technology, process improvement, project management, and change management
• Experience with HR workstreams in mergers and acquisitions
• Knowledge of current market practices and trends in HR operating models and technology
• Proven ability to translate ambiguity and complexity into simple plans and presentations
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Expert in Office365 and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheet)

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee  has the opportunity to  reach their potential.

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 Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted .