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Senior HR Business Partner

Employer
Markel Canada Limited
Location
Toronto (City), Ontario
Salary
competitive salary rate
Closing date
Apr 14, 2019

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Sector
Insurance
Function
Generalist
Job Level
Generalist, Specialist, Business Partner, Consultant, Recruiter, Interviewer
Employment Type
Contract
Hours
Part time
Designations Required/Preferred
CHRP

Markel's Senior HR business partner position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management.. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues and fosters a positive employee experience.

Duties and accountabilities

  • Position HR as a strategic business partner and foster strong business relationships.
  • Manage all complex employee relations issues including disciplinary, redundancies and dismissals including the negotiation of settlement agreements with minimal external advice.
  • Manage the planning and administration of the group insurance and retirement savings programs for the Canadian business, including the external broker relationships supporting these plans.
  • Work in collaboration with the global HR Services team on payroll administration matters and providing local input and oversight where necessary.
  • Work in collaboration with people managers using coaching methodology, to recruit and retain exceptional talent across all areas of the business as required. 
  • Partner with the leadership team to develop robust resource, mobility and succession plans.
  • Ensure compliance with local employment legislation (with support from local legal advisors where necessary) and draft policies and procedures as appropriate.
  • Support management in the annual talent management and reward cycle.
  • Become the ‘go to’ person for HR requirements as quickly as possible and either action or refer depending on the request and support required.  
  • Work in collaboration with the global HR business partnership team, fostering strong relationships and a global mind-set.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have extensive experience of working within an HR function within a fast moving paced environment.
  • Show an independent interest in fresh thinking, new ways of working and future trends in the market.
  • Demonstrate up to date knowledge of Canadian employment laws and legislation.
  • Be a self-starter with the ability to manage a range of HR activities with oversight from the HR Director Markel International and President of the Canadian operation.        
  • Be able to communicate employee relations information to the business in a straight forward and pragmatic way, using simple business language.
  • Demonstrate effective organizational skills, paying close attention to detail with an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
  • Show high levels of integrity and discretion as working in an environment where confidentiality and sensitivity must be maintained.
  • Present a confident and professional attitude and display communication and relationship building skills in order to interact well within the team and with internal and external contacts.
  • Possess excellent customer service skills.
  • Show high levels of integrity and discretion with a passion for treating people fairly.
  • Enjoy working in a hands-on team and must be flexible in terms of tasks performed.

Markel Competencies:  Pursuit of excellence, Customer focus, Business results, Collaboration, Strong foundations

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you.

Markel is committed to a barrier free work environment and to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.  The Company will work with all potential candidates during the screening and interview process to meet any specific needs. 

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