Program Manager, Global Talent Management - 12 Month Term

Reporting to the AVP, Global Executive Talent Development & Succession, the Program Manager, Global Talent Management is responsible for preparing, processing, and presenting talent data and conducting talent data analysis of key metrics for the HR Committee of the Board reporting including the SVP & Organizational dashboard reports, year-over-year trending, talent development, and succession.

This role works closely with the Global Human Resources & Global Talent & Organizational Development teams to collect talent and succession data.

What You Will Do

• Contributes to the annual Talent Insights and Analytics report presented to the CEO/COO’s, HR Country Heads, Human Resources Committee of the Board by compiling and preparing talent data business metrics.
• Conduct analysis for ad hoc talent inquiries in response to Global HR requests & provides additional support for talent management initiatives and programs, as needed.
• Responsible for the framework, templates, to conduct in-depth analysis and maintain large global talent data sets to create talent metrics and reports using data provided from multiple sources and utilizes statistical methodology to test the reliability and validity of talent reports.
• Provides training for the Global HR teams on the Talent cycle via Team including material preparation and delivery of the training.
• Provides oversight and direction to the Global Talent & Organizational development teams to collect talent data for presentation to the Global executive leadership teams.
• Responsible for the preparation, coordination, and maintenance of Global talent data for all operating companies within Great-West Lifeco.

What You Will Bring

Education and Experience:

• Background or experience with project management is an asset
• Background or experience in data analytics is preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR, business or related field
• 5+ Years of human resources experience an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of data and information
• Strong detail-orientation and able to advance multiple projects and competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written skills with an ability to communicate with various levels
• Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to perform complex data analytics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Office PowerPoint and Word

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 Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!

Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a leading international financial services holding company headquartered in Canada with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. It operates in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Canada Life Germany, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Reinsurance, Empower Retirement, Putnam Investments and Irish Life.

In Canada, Great-West Lifeco operates under the Canada Life brand, offering a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions and serves the financial security needs of more than 12 million customers. Globally our combined companies have approximately 24,500 employees, 205,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – all serving more than 30 million customer relationships across these regions.

Being a part of our organization 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 are 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.

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] .

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