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This position supports the strategic priorities of the HR function through a range of initiatives, including governance of internal HR channels, annual planning and calendaring, and partnering on the development of key HR governance materials (e.g., HR Divisional Scorecard, Year end assessments, etc.). These priorities are achieved through a strong attention to detail, ability to manage competing priorities for stakeholders of all workforce levels, and strong project and stakeholder management skills.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration
- Accountable for partnering with HR COEs for accuracy of critical departmental documents (e.g., HR Calendar, People Portal, etc.) and respond timely to inquiries (e.g., HR Inbox, People portal questions, etc.)
Project Work / Project Management
- Leading or supporting projects that drive the evolution of the HR planning and overall HR function (e.g., HR Strategy development, HR Roadmaps, HR SP & People Portal Data Governance)
Planning & Governance
- Leading or supporting the delivery of key governance and planning documentation for the department (e.g., HRC Board Materials, year-end materials – divisional scorecard development and assessment, CHRO year-end materials, etc.)
- Maintaining knowledge of current best practices in planning, strategy, and market trends that could impact our strategic direction / strategic planning / departmental priorities
Training / Upskilling
Empowering HR team members with knowledge and skills related to best practices and/or HR’s approach to planning, data and records management, and SharePoint (e.g., training to add content to people portal, update HR calendar, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-4 years’ work experience in an HR and/or Program administration role, with preference for experience in strategic planning, project management, and/or board governance
- Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PPT, Excel)
- Experience with SharePoint, preferred
- Proven track record of project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail, and ability to think independently and innovate
- Strong stakeholder management skills and communication skills
- Ability to scale messaging and materials to various audiences from junior level to senior executive, preferred
We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other, our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 4 days per week.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The expected salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year.
You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.
As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.
Skills Required
- 3-4 years work experience in an HR and/or Program administration role
- Experience in strategic planning, project management, and/or board governance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with SharePoint
- Proven project management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to scale messaging and materials to various audiences
OMERS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OMERS and has not been reviewed or approved by OMERS.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of total rewards, anchored by a defined benefit pension that provides predictable lifetime income and includes survivor, disability, bridge, and inflation-protection features. The plan is often treated as materially more valuable than typical RRSP matching, despite requiring employee contributions.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is frequently characterized as fair or well-paid in certain roles, and the overall package is sometimes framed as “excellent compensation” when pay and benefits are considered together. Pay competitiveness appears strongest in investment-focused groups and in higher-cost markets.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Non-pension benefits are described as strong in areas like wellness and mental health support, alongside lifestyle allowances and paid-time-off features. These elements add perceived value beyond base salary and bonus.
OMERS Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $133.6 CAD billion in net assets as of June 30, 2024. With employees in our offices in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe, OMERS invests and administers pensions for over half a million active, deferred and retired employees of 1,000 municipalities, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, and other local agencies in communities across Ontario
