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SalaryDate: Feb 22, 2024
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6J-4Y3 Edmonton, AB, CA, T6E-6A8 Toronto, ON, CA, M2P-2B7 Calgary, AB, CA, T2R-0E4
Company: Wawanesa Insurance
Job ID: 7650
Working Business Language: English OR Bilingual in French and English
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. The salary offered is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is expected to be in the range listed below, however candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply. The salary for this position is: $21.00 - $25.00.
At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $4 billion in annual revenue and assets of $12 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million members in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy. Learn more at wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview
This role provides support for the efficient and effective operations of the Human Resources Department in areas including recruitment, onboarding and administrative tasks. The role liaises closely with other members of the HR team and local departments by providing customer focused comprehensive support.
Job Responsibilities
First point of contact for systems, process & policy questions.
Provide an exceptional employee experience to employees and leaders by responding in a timely manner to general HR inquiries. This ranges from completing employment letters, leave of absence management, administering the education process, and completing end of employment activities (recovery calculations, termination letters and exit interviews).
Oversee HRMS transactions by processing employment changes including gathering applicable documents, securing approval and submission in HR systems.
Provide chat and phone queue support on a schedule.
Contribute to the identification and implementation of opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance the employee experience, engagement within the HR shared services team and collaboration with the Centers of Excellence.
Generate a variety of HR reports, analyze, format and present data as required using a range of MS tools and systems.
Stay informed on Wawanesa’s programs and policies and support HR initiatives.
Follow department policies, processes, standard work and guidelines to ensure that tasks are carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Assist with recruitment efforts by coordinating and scheduling interviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a diploma/degree program with a focus in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
General knowledge of local employment standards and human rights legislation
Proficient MS Office skills
Sound analytical skills, detail oriented, able to work with a high level of accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
Good organizational skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritize/re-prioritize
A team player that fosters a collaborative spirit with the ability to anticipate the needs of the team/department
Strong judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
Bilingualism (English and French) would be considered an asset
Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers for 2023 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work!
Wawanesa provides its employees with a respectful, challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our full-time permanent employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan). Wawanesa provides a stable environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.
Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.
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