Full-Time Human Resources Manager
Job Description
The Opportunity: Human Resources Manager
The Human Resources Manager will assist in the development and implementation of HR initiatives, projects and policies in the area(s) of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, communications, health and safety, training, payroll, and attendance management. This role will have primary ownership over the culture of the organization, and will be expected to stay updated on the pulse of employee engagement in the business. This role will be primarily supporting Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc., but will also provide guidance and support our other Navacord Partners in Eastern Canada.
Who We Are:
Navacord is a leading insurance and risk management brokerage firm dedicated to providing expert solutions to businesses across Canada. Our focus is on growing our property and casualty insurance, surety, employee benefits and personal insurance businesses through organic growth initiatives and mergers & acquisitions.
Find more about Navacord, visit: www.navacord.com
Career Scope:
1. Partner closely with the local leadership team providing professional HR leadership in short and long term strategies for the organization, and be ultimately accountable for all HR activity within the JDIMI business
2. Responsible to maintain and foster a positive work environment and culture within our organization
3. Responsible to manage a team of HR professionals, as well as oversee, the Mailroom and Reception duties within the office
4. Serves as a trusted advisor and acts as a key resource to all colleagues by handling questions, interpreting policies, helping resolve work-related issues/concerns and escalating situations to the SVP, Human Resources as needed
5. Remains up to date on HR legal trends in the marketplace in order to ensure the accurate development, implementation and interpretation of HR policies and procedures
6. Oversees our Producer to Partner Program as a Program Director which includes: monitoring producer performance through the program, assisting in quarterly performance discussions, coordinating training/education for the program and supporting business leaders in transitioning producers from a draw to full commission structure
7. Coordinate with Property Management to ensure office space is maintained, and ensure our building and work environment support future workforce needs
8. Manage annual compensation plan and performance-management process working closely with leadership team and managers
9. Participates in conducting salary surveys by job class and location
10. Updates and maintains the HR system to reflect all employee changes on an on-going basis. In addition, maintains HR information related to payroll, benefits, staff changes, documents forms and policies, etc. as required
11. Prepares HR-related communications
12. All other tasks/projects as assigned including ad-hoc reporting
You will also oversee and be held accountable for the following:
•Recruitment: sourcing and screening resumes, update and maintain a current database of all job descriptions and job postings, scheduling interviews, coordinating declines, reference checks and offer letter preparation
•Onboarding: ensuring onboarding packages are delivered, orientation is coordinated, touch base discussions are scheduled, and other first-day items/requirements are implemented
•Health and Safety: records-management and committee meeting minutes; compliance; ensuring a safe work environment; member of the Health & Safety Committee
•Organization Charts: ensure they are updated on a regular basis incorporating all structural changes
•Event Coordination: support our various committees with their initiatives and assist where necessary. Our committees include: the Social Committee, Education Committee, Health and Safety Committee, and Charity Committee.
•Learning and Development: facilitate “Lunch ‘n Learn” workshops, general training programs, management training, technical training, etc.
What We Value:
•Previous experience working in the insurance industry is an asset
•High degree of professional ethics, integrity and confidentiality
•Solid interpersonal, negotiation and verbal/written communication skills
•Ambitious and hardworking
•Superior analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives;
•Talent for absorbing new skill sets and areas of expertise quickly and comfortably and the flexibility to deal with a diverse set of clients;
•A positive, dynamic, client-focused approach to legal practice
•Solid leadership skills, energy, and teaming capability; the ability to lead and motivate, share vision, inspire, and rally colleagues
•Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet conflicting deadlines in a team work environment
You Must Have:
•A college or university degree, together with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of proven HR experience and knowledge with some leadership experience
•Completed or working towards the CHRL designation
•Sound knowledge and understanding of employment/payroll legislation along with HR processes, programs and policies
•Prior experience working with Ceridian/ADP is an asset
This Position Includes:
1. Some travel required within GTA and surrounding area to our broker partner offices
2. Competitive compensation package including:
– Competitive base and short-term incentive compensation package
– 4 weeks vacation
– Competitive medical and dental benefit plans including an employer matching RRSP package
– Professional development paid at 100%
– Challenging work with a group of industry thought leaders
– Flexible and entrepreneurial work environment
Additional Information:
Position Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Mississauga
Direct Reports: 3 HR Professionals, Receptionist and Mailroom Assistant
Reporting To: President & CEO, JDIMI with a dotted line to Senior Vice President, Human Resources
We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
How to Apply
If you are interested or know anyone that is interested in the above role please contact us directly at careers@jdimi.com.755 total views, 1 today
