Marsh & Mercer Canada Human Resources Manager (French Required)

Company:Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Human Resource team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Toronto and is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a 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. You will have the opportunity to counsel on people matters in a company where the people function is a strategic partner and collaborate with a community of HR professionals across several businesses with the potential to be involved in project work.

This is a great opportunity for a Human Resource Generalist or Employee Relations professional and it’s unique in the level of exposure to Business leaders, HR Centers of Excellence (CoE) and the people function team.

We will count on you to:

• Deploy enterprise-wide HR programs and initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to Managers across the full range of activities in the HR portfolio, including and not limited to performance management, skills and competence development, learning, succession planning, absent/leave management, change management, organizational effectiveness, compensation, benefits and total rewards including 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
• Support and from time to time take responsibility for coordinating, the rollout and delivery of HR programs, and contribute to process improvements
• Cultivate strong relationships with functional teams (Finance, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition) and support the alignment between the people and business strategies
• Ensure that regulatory and statutory obligations are discharged locally including reporting requirements
• Consult with People Partners and the CoE to determine best practices, continuously improve delivery methods, and especially consider country-specific nuances to guide local implementation

What you need to have: 

• Bilingualism: Advanced English and French language fluency
• 4+ years’ relevant Canadian work experience in HR alongside a requirement for suitable qualifications
• Thorough understanding of local laws, regulation, company policies and HR processes
• Experienced in supporting managers with employee relations case management including investigations
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with colleagues in business and in wider HR community
• Solid technical skills – Strong proficiency with the MS Office Suite and enthusiasm for learning new skills as needed

What makes you stand out?

• Bachelors’ degree
• Familiarity with Workday or similar systems
• HR related certifications

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.

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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 $23 billion and more than 85,000 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.