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Working Business Language: English
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role 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 estimated to be within the following range: $210,000 - $240,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About Us
At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (3 days per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Calgary, AB.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual"), founded in 1896, is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of 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 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit 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 is responsible for the management and leadership of the Total Rewards team, Payroll Pensions & Benefits team, Talent Systems and Insights team, as well as our Special Projects and Distributed Work teams. Overseeing these aspects of the employee lifecycle with the overall focus and responsibility of creating an exceptional workplace experience for all employees. In leveraging innovative HR practices, the VP, People Services and Experience plays a pivotal role in optimizing the HR Shared Services delivery strategy and constructing a best-in-class employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive People Services strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive employee experience strategy encompassing regional diversity.
- Drive the utilization, enhancement, and impact of Talent Systems and its Insights to build enterprise-wide data-driven people decisions and exceptional employee experiences.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in implementing company-wide Employee Experience strategies to foster a culture of belonging and respect for all employees.
- Lead the overview of the design, implementation, and communication of Total Rewards philosophy and programs that align with and support the business's strategy.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of strategies and initiatives that enhance the optimal operational performance of Wawanesa's Canadian Payroll, Pension, and Benefits Practices.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of the HR Shared Services delivery strategy by streamlining processes, enhancing efficiencies, and ensuring consistency across the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices that reflect legal requirements and industry standards, integrating and aligning HR Shared Services with broader initiatives and organizational goals.
- Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in People Services and leverage this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
Matrix Relationships
- All functions within People & Culture
- Internal Communications
- Technology
- Finance
- Data Analytics
- Facilities
- Business Leaders
- Employee Resource Groups/Employee Groups
Qualifications
- Ten years of practical experience developing, leading, and implementing enterprise initiatives.
- Post-secondary degree preferred.
- Strong experience in overseeing the Shared Services model.
- Strong expertise and experience in Compensation at all organizational levels.
- Strengths in creative thinking and novel conceptualization.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and gain respect, credibility, and confidence from others.
- Ability to make excellent and well-justified decisions in complex and high-pressure situations.
- Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize and identify critical issues and make recommendations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively convey ideas in a persuasive and eloquent manner.
- Knowledge and experience in the insurance industry is considered an asset.
- Has a clear point of view and demonstrated leadership experience in Inclusion & Diversity.
- Strong MS Office skills.
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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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. Disability or medical-related accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.
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