HR Talent / Organizational Psychology Lead – Assessments

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

With your expertise in assessment tools and methodologies, and your passion for employee development, you will successfully leverage assessment best practices to:

• Lead the design and delivery of our assessments strategy, including programs and initiatives that support the Grow with Us pillar of our employee promise and help turn assessments into a competitive advantage for Intact.
• Lead a multi-year initiative to design and deliver out of the box and custom assessments to key stakeholders across the organization
• Lead the build out of an internal Assessment practice with the goal of internalizing all assessment debriefs over 3-year period.  
• Develop and deliver out of the box and custom assessments and reports that support Intact’s strategic priorities.
• Administer assessments and provide assessment debriefs to a diverse group of employees of varying backgrounds, age groups and experiences to support their development and career progression.
• Create and execute plans to leverage technology / AI / reporting tools to support assessment strategies.
• Work collaboratively with Talent Management, Talent Acquisition and L&D teams to drive strong awareness of assessment tools and offerings within Intact.
• Develop excellent relationships with TalEx and HR to become a key resource, advisor and expert for the HR community on assessments.
• Develop relevant tools, guidance, and training for all areas of HR to equip them to support their business with requesting and interpreting assessments, and ensuring the use of assessment outcomes for employee development.
• Proactively identify and involve key stakeholders inside and outside of HR in the development and delivery of out of the box and custom assessments.
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and other activities where the presence of assessments expertise is needed.
• Keep up to date on trends and best practices, and regularly review tools and vendors to identify opportunities to strengthen and evolve assessment tools and resources to meet organizational needs.  Monitor and respond to organizational changes.
• Lead the design of train the trainer sessions, or workshops for HR and/or different business areas as it relates to building internal assessments capabilities.
• Develop KPIs to measure and report on the success of assessments at Intact. Derive insights from assessment data to inform and recommend actions.
• Contribute to other key Employee Experience initiatives with senior HR and business leaders that chart Intact’s future employee experience strategy.

What you bring to the table

• 7 or more years of work experience with a passion for people and development.
• Professional certification(s) in the delivery and interpretation of one or more types of assessments is strongly preferred (e.g. SuccessFinder, SHL, Hogan, etc.), or equivalent experience. 
• Masters or PHD would be a strong asset.
• Awareness and application of assessment standards, guidelines, and ethics, methods and tools; informed in new thinking and best practices in assessments.
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to deliver transparent and constructive feedback to support development with an independent and balanced perspective.
• A collaborative and inclusive mindset, with respect for all aspects of diversity in the development and delivery of assessments.
• The creativity and innovation to propose new or out of the box solutions.
• Sound project and program management skills, incl. defining work parameters and short to long-term plans.
• A strong understanding of the insurance business / financial services would be an asset.
• Bilingual (French) is strongly preferred considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

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If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.