People & Culture Business Advisor

TELUS Health and LifeWorks have recently come together to leverage the power of technology and our caring cultures to further progress our shared goal of building a healthier and friendlier future for all. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.
People & Culture (P&C) Business Advisor
Human Resources
Toronto (open to remote)
Full Time
Reporting the Director, People & Culture (P&C), and collaborating with the P&C team, the P&C Business Advisor provides generalist services to business managers and employees. You will be joining a high-performing team of P&C peers globally to deliver on P&C initiatives that support the execution and implementation of business and enterprise people strategies. The role is your chance to experience a variety in your work, build breadth across P&C disciplines, and make an impact on the organization. While working for an organization focused on employee well-being.
Think you have what it takes? Here is what we are looking for in our talent:
Responsibilities:

• Primary point-of-contact for assigned lines of business concerning P&C matters
• Supports key P&C initiatives and annual programs for the designated client group, including employee engagement, talent reviews, leadership & employee development, performance management and compensation cycle, change management, people analytics etc.
• Leverages the tools and processes developed by Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Talent Management to deliver P&C programs into client group, support workforce management and engagement, hiring, and development.
• Support managers and employees with Leave of Absence such as STD and FMLA
• Makes recommendations for improvements to human resource programs and processes
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Contributes to a professional, positive, results-oriented team environment.
• Assists and coaches managers regarding performance management
• Communicates with management and employees regarding policy management, P&C processes & programs, ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate policies
• Supports project management of P&C initiatives and ad-hoc requests related to the business
• Collaborate with the P&C Centers of Excellence (COE) and other key partners to create integrated solutions, as needed.

Requirements Skill/Abilities:

• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• A good understanding of software systems and applications, such as HRIS, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; prefer experience with Workday
• Effective time management in managing multiple assignments
• Knowledge of employment laws across North America
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative team member with the ability to take initiative

Education and Experience:

• Proven ability to draw on data and analytics to provide insights, challenge the status quo, ask the questions that matter, and bring fresh thinking to the table;
• Proven track record in building strong relationships with business, with the ability to provide robust recommendations, coach, influence and drive change in pursuit of best practice;
• Bilingualism in English/French is an asset
• Bring an inclusion and diversity lens to everything you do;
• Commitment to the growth, development and advancement of our people, and ability to quickly acquire knowledge of tools and resources available across the organization to support this;
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources /business experience, with a focus on generalist/advisory support and people analytics;
• Strong process orientation, with deep understanding of performance management and compensation philosophies;

Where permitted by law, company employees must be fully immunized to access a TELUS Health office or customer premises.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].
By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.