Bilingual HR Business Partner

CNA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Toronto is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to drive HR strategies, enhance employee engagement, and promote diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience, is bilingual in French and English, and possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers unique opportunities to affect change and foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on staffing, performance management, and compensation.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• CHRP, CHRL or CHRE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR strategy and guidance on HR-related issues.
• Develop communication strategies for employee engagement.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Create recognition programs to enhance employee morale.
• Drive corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Skills

Fluently bilingual in French and English

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-making abilities

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HR software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• HR Business Partner: Assists with HR strategy by providing advice and guidance to a business area / partners on HR related issues, such as, staffing, performance management, organizational behaviour, compensation administration, HR systems etc., while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Identifies and collaborates with other disciplines as needed to resolve HR issues. Ensures recruitment, interviewing and hiring of exempt and senior level staff is targeted to strategic business objectives.
• Stays up to date on trends and developments within HR, the functional area as well as the insurance industry.
• Communication: Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure effective internal communication and employee engagement working in collaboration with Marketing and Communications.
• DEI: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, working closely with our Global DEI team to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Learning & Development: Review and implement learning and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth, inclusive of onboarding, leadership and management programming.
• Recognition, Engagement & Social: Create and manage recognition programs to boost employee morale and engagement. Organize social events to promote a positive work environment.
• Talent Acquisition: Work alongside HRBPs and the HR Generalists talent to attract and acquire top talent through industry events and engagement opportunities. Collaborate with hiring managers and HRBPs to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• CSR: Drive corporate social responsibility initiatives in partnership with Marketing and Communications to support community engagement and sustainability efforts.
• Wellness: Develop and implement wellness programs to promote employee health and well-being across Canada.
• Talent Management: Execute talent management processes including performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

In all responsibilities and interactions, all employees are expected to adopt and align with CNA’s Winning Behaviours – to be externally focused, accountable, collaborative, innovative, inclusive and continuously learning.

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on the areas mentioned above.
• Fluently bilingual in French and English is required.
• CHRP, CHRL or CHRE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.

At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.