Senior Business Partner, Human Resources

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

Senior HR Business Partner – Hybrid Health & Safety

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources professional to join our team. Depending on your level of experience, you will either support or lead key initiatives in ensuring a healthy, safe, and respectful workplace in a hybrid work environment. This role requires strong collaboration skills as you will partner closely with various lines of business across the organization.
 

We welcome candidates at both senior and specialist levels to apply for this exciting opportunity. Your qualifications and expertise will be thoughtfully considered through our thorough recruitment process, ensuring the perfect fit for you and our team.

The focus of this role will be to design and implement strategies to evolve and support the company in our efforts to ensure a healthy and safe workplace in a hybrid work environment.
 

What you’ll do here:
 

Support the organization with initiatives surrounding the health and safety management in a hybrid world:

• Partner with the IFC Health & Safety team to strengthen the hybrid health & safety practices and process across our Canadian operations.
• In collaboration with facilities, develop the new management of evacuation in a hybrid work environment.
• Further the advancement of our domestic violence policy & process management; in addition to evolving our training and awareness protocol.
• Act as a point of contact to align the human resources community in Canada on safe hybrid world in the workplace. 
• Collaborate with our mental health team on the psychological health and safety support for employees, sharing and aligning on organizational best practices.
• Actively lead and/or participate on various associated working committees related to the safe hybrid work environment. 
• Proactively research industry best practices and provide recommendations based on identified gaps.
• Partner with our Respect in the Workplace COE to ensure a sharing of data and leverage best practices with respect to psycho-social risk prevention.
• Support the human resources community across Canada should future pandemic scenarios arise.

What you bring to the table:

• Bilingualism (French and advanced English) in oral and written are required. Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country
• Autonomy and a strong sense of work organization.
• Excellent collaboration, analytical and communication skills.
• Flexibility in work execution and ability to receive business operations feedback to drive improvement.
• University degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management or any related field of expertise and a minimum of five to eight (5-8) years of experience in human resources.
• 1-3 years experience participating or leading initiatives in a hybrid health & safety environment.
• Demonstrated success working in a highly ambiguous environment; comfortable to evolve in a constantly changing landscape.
• Demonstrated experience in aligning human resources strategies with company business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to display curiosity and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• CHRP designation preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft suite.

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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.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

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