Marsh McLennan Canada Human Resources Manager

Company:MMC Corporate

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Human Resources team at Marsh McLennan. This role can be based in Toronto, Ottawa, or Montreal. It is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Marsh McLennan Canada Human Resources Manager, you will coach, support and advise People Managers, aiming to develop and enhance the quality of people management throughout the colleague lifecycle. This role will also include project work to support business success.

This role is a great opportunity for a developing HR Generalist/ ER professional to work with People Managers. Business leaders, HR Centers of Excellence (CoE) and the People Function team across the US in Canada.

We will count on you to:

• At times supporting HR Managers across the US and Canada as they support their client teams
• May have a dedicated client portfolio and at times be required to provide cover for HR Managers across US and Canada
• Support and from time to time take responsibility for coordinating, the rollout and delivery of HR programs and contribute to process improvements
• Provide guidance and support to People Managers across the full range of activities in the HR portfolio, including and not limited to performance management, skills and competence development and learning, succession planning, absence /leaves management, change management, organizational effectiveness, compensation, benefits and total rewards including the year-end process
• Support employee relations matters including investigations, performance improvement processes, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals etc. – where matters are more complex, the HR Manager will engage with the Employee Relations CoE for advice and support
• Cultivate strong relationships with functional teams (Tax, Finance, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition) and support the alignment between the people and business strategies
• Ensure that regulatory and statutory obligations are discharged including statutory and/or regulatory reporting requirements
• Consult with People Partners and CoEs to determine best practices, continuously improve delivery methods, and especially consider country-specific nuances to guide local implementation

What you need to have: 

• 4+ years’ relevant experience in HR alongside a requirement for suitable qualifications
• Experience supporting colleagues and leaders in both the US and in Canada
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact
• Experienced in supporting managers with employee relations case management including investigations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach managers at most levels in the business through all aspects of the employee life cycle including in more complex situations
• Experience of successfully supporting project/initiative implementation across a population of managers recognizing the broader business objectives
• Thorough understanding of US and Canadian laws, regulations
• Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with colleagues in business and in wider HR community
• Advanced technical skills MS Office Suite and enthusiasm for learning new skills as needed
• Advanced English language fluency
• Quebec Residents: In accordance with Bill 96, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both English and French, as this role requires effective communication with our bilingual clientele

What makes you stand out?

• French/English bilingual

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact [email protected].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.