HR Business Partner
- Employer
- Cowan Insurance Group Ltd.
- Location
- Ottawa (Region), Ontario
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Closing date
- Dec 2, 2019
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- Sector
- Insurance
- Function
- Benefits / Pension, Labour / Employee / Industrial Relations, Rewards / Compensation, Talent Management / Workforce Planning
- Job Level
- Generalist, Specialist, Business Partner, Consultant, Recruiter, Interviewer
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Designations Required/Preferred
- None, CHRP
Is recruiting top talent your passion? Does cultivating positive employee experiences motivate you?
If you are an HR professional comfortable switching from one priority to another, English and French, coaching and negotiating, this Human Resources Business Partner role may be perfect for you!
Who is Cowan Insurance Group?
As a prominent Canadian-owned and operated independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, Cowan Insurance Group provides real value in insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals. We’re proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies seven year in a row (2012 to 2018).
Approaching 500 employees and operating out of 12 locations across Canada, we partner with leading national and international insurance companies to advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups. We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.
What’s the role?
Reporting to the VP Human Resources, you will lead the HR function in our Ottawa Office, supporting our local teams, business partners, as well as our other branches as needed. Your day to day involves full cycle recruiting, talent management, and overseeing various committees locally to help achieve our goals.
Key responsibilities
Talent Management
- Enhance our employer brand awareness in Ottawa
- Promote Cowan as one of the top choices of employers
- Identify how changes in business strategy impact talent needs
- Co-ordinate and administer full cycle recruitment and placement
- Proactively sourcing talent on different channels
- Collaborate with business partners to implement campus recruitment initiatives
- Educate hiring managers on trends in the labour market
- Persuade hiring managers to reconsider their hiring needs and requirements
- Recommend candidates who can help our business achieve not only its current goals but also its future goals
Employee experience
- Support various business partners to cultivate a positive experience for all candidates and employees throughout the employee life cycle (e.g., interview, onboarding, anniversaries, retirement, etc.)
- Advise and support leaders on all aspects of talent management (e.g., performance review, compensation, succession planning, etc.)
- Advise and support employees on our corporate policy, procedures and programs (e.g., pension and benefits, leaves, Mentoring Program, etc.)
- Oversee the health and safety, wellness and social committees to ensure alignment with internal policies and procedures
What does it take?
- University/college degree preferred or related experience
- CHRP or willingness to achieve
- Bilingualism (English/French) required
- Know the best sourcing channels and messages to reach different candidate segments
- Understand the regional labour market and the talent pool across critical talent segments
- Energetic, self‐motivated and comfortable with changes
- Able to work independently, take initiative, prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication (verbal/written), negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Able to influence and persuade people thoughtfully and tactfully
- Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and move from one priority to another while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Previous experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information
- Successful background checks that may include, credential, employment, credit, criminal, Gov’t of Canada Security Clearances, and reference checks.
Why us?
Challenge your thinking
You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity and given the support to do your best work. At Cowan Insurance Group, the pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting and complex, just like you like it.
Be in good company
Integrity matters. It drives our culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients and communities thrive. At work, we’re a team; friendly, supportive and collaborative.
Grow together
We believe in your potential. If you're looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we'll make that happen.
Benefits and perks
- Competitive salary
- Participate in our comprehensive pension and benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
- Company-matched Registered Pension Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement
Are you interested?
Send your cover letter and resume to human.resources@cowangroup.ca and share your unique story with us.
We thank all applicants for your interest in Cowan Insurance Group. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process, please let us know when we contact you.
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