Director, Talent Management

Intact Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is looking for a Director of Talent Management to innovate their talent strategy. This role involves developing succession plans, overseeing career development, and collaborating with HR leadership to align talent initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience and a proven track record in talent management.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Extensive flex pension and benefits

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in talent management or HR with leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in talent management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform talent management strategy.
• Oversee Internal Career Center operations.
• Develop succession plans and career development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Talent Management to lead and innovate our talent management strategy, ensuring a robust pipeline of top-tier talent. This role includes developing succession plans for key positions and overseeing our Internal Career Center. The Director will also collaborate with HR leadership across business units to align talent initiatives and support career development and internal mobility.

What you'll do here:

• Talent Management Strategy:

  • Lead and transform the talent management strategy, encompassing assessment, reviews, succession planning, and development

  • Utilize data-driven insights to inform and optimize talent management decisions and measure program effectiveness

  • Champion continuous improvement by consistently evaluating and enhancing talent management processes to maintain organizational agility.

  • Cultivate a talent-centric culture, prioritizing the development, engagement, and retention of top talent to drive business success.

  • Ensure a robust pipeline of top-tier talent by identifying and developing the necessary skills to meet the future needs of the company.

  • Identify key talents within the organization and develop targeted development plans to retain and grow these individuals.

  • Develop and implement an internal mobility management strategy to facilitate the strategic movement of talent within the organization.

  • Ensure that employees have visibility into internal career opportunities and support their transitions into new roles.

  • Create and manage succession plans for key positions and management roles to ensure leadership continuity and organizational stability.

  • Conduct Executive Talent reviews with different lines of business and cross-functionally.

  • Develop and deploy assessment and reporting tools to better identify, assess and progress talent

  • Identify opportunities to drive a data driven approach to Talent Management and derive insights to enable decision making,

• Risk Analysis and Critical Role Identification:

  • Strategically analyze risks associated with talent management and identify critical roles within the organization.

  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity in key positions.

• Career Development and Internal Career Center Management:

  • Oversee the strategic operations of the Internal Career Center, ensuring it provides valuable self-service tools for various career stages.

  • Develop and implement career development programs and initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals.

• Collaboration with stakeholders:

  • Collaborate with the Talent Partners and HR leaders from our various business units to ensure alignment and integration of talent management initiatives.

  • Share best practices and develop cohesive strategies to address the unique needs of each business unit.

What you bring to the table:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a talent management or human resource’s role, with significant leadership experience.

• Proven expertise in developing and implementing talent management strategies.

• Exhibit strong executive presence, effectively communicating and influencing at all levels of the organization

• Innovative mindset and ability to bring new ideas to improve existing processes.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and critical roles within the organization.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.