Human Resources Consultant

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world?

Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you are an experienced HR Professional seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for an HR Consultant to support our Canadian talent strategy by acting as a strategic partner, facilitating organizational development and operation initiatives, leveraging data to drive meaningful insights, leading regulatory and policy management, and managing various HR programs and projects.

Reporting to the Head of HR Canada, this is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do

• Support the Head of HR with the Canadian Talent Strategy, acting as a thought partner and facilitating strategy sessions.
• Prepare quarterly HR Dashboards and presentations for Board of Directors and Risk Committee meetings, leveraging the ability to effectively analyze data to derive insightful narratives.
• Support organizational development initiatives and future work strategies.
• Act as the Canadian liaison with the US HR operations team (HR technology systems and various operational programs).
• Act as a project manager for various HR projects and oversee programs related to accessibility, health and safety, and the on / offboarding process.
• Serve as the interface with the US on HR systems and act as an SME on data management and analysis.
• Lead all HR regulatory work and policy management, in close collaboration with legal, risk, compliance, and HR COE teams (including audits and monitoring).
• Lead Business Continuity Planning for the HR team.
• Lead data governance on privacy issues and retention requirements.

What you bring to the table

Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of HR experience (HR Generalist, Junior HRBP, or COE role) OR College Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of HR principles, procedures, best practices, relevant legislation, regulations, and employment law.
• High level of data literacy and problem solving, with a passion for data analysis and storytelling.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to develop creative solutions to HR challenges.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of managing HR programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to deliver effective presentations.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizations skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite.

Additional experience (assets)

• Completion of / or working towards CHRP or an equivalent
• Experience with HR Technology platforms
• Bilingual (English / French)
• Experience working in the Insurance sector
• Change Management experience

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work.

Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

• We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
• We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health / benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
• We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
• We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health.

Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

• We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
• We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
• We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

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