HR Integration Manager

People Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider is seeking an HR Integration Manager to join their team in Canada. You will oversee HR aspects during due diligence and the integration of new practices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in HR, particularly in M&A environments, and possess strong communication and project management skills. Competitive benefits include health and wellness programs, retirement savings plans, and support for industry designations.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan with company contributions

Health & Wellness programs

Mental health support

Support for industry designations

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR advisory experience in a high-growth environment.
• 3+ years in M&A or integration environments.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR onboarding procedures and project plans for acquisitions.
• Manage HR activities during acquisition onboarding.
• Deliver change management programs to facilitate transitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an HR Integration Manager to join our team in Toronto, Winnipeg, or Laval.

At People Corporation, we are dedicated to helping Canadian companies and their employees. We provide employee group benefits, wellness solutions, group retirement and pension solutions, and HR services, impacting over one million Canadian employees and their families.

Reporting to the Director, Change Management Office, the HR Integration Manager will oversee assessing, planning, coordinating, developing, executing, and reporting all HR aspects during due diligence, onboarding, and integration of new and legacy practices into People Corporation.

The ideal candidate will implement best-in-class HR solutions, collaborate with workstreams such as Payroll, Benefits, HR, Talent Acquisition, and the Integration Team, and possess a comprehensive understanding of the HR lifecycle, customer experience skills, and experience in fast-paced M&A or integration environments.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing HR onboarding procedures and project plans for acquisitions aligned with People Corporation’s strategy and objectives.
2. Managing HR activities during acquisition onboarding, including Day 1 readiness, post-closure activities, and transitioning new organizations into People Corporation’s HR delivery model.
3. Coordinating HR due diligence and integration planning to support multiple acquisitions, ensuring timely completion.
4. Making recommendations on job mapping, benefit comparison, payroll, employment legislation compliance, and policy review in partnership with stakeholders.
5. Identifying issues, communicating effectively, and proposing solutions.
6. Delivering change management programs to facilitate smooth transitions.
7. Collaborating with leadership to execute acquisitions and align HR strategies.
8. Building relationships with client management, managing expectations, and understanding industry trends.
9. Ensuring consistent HR policy delivery and legal compliance.
10. Driving HR process improvements through assessment and adoption of new tools and technologies.
11. Partnering with HRBPs and Centres of Expertise to achieve successful people outcomes.

Qualifications for success:

• Self-starter, goal-oriented, quick learner, ambitious.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Project management skills, effective organization, and time management.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and geographies.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative mindset and adaptability to challenges.
• Integrity, professionalism, confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5+ years HR advisory experience in a high-growth environment.
• 3+ years in M&A or integration environments.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources.
• Experience across HR functions such as Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Change Management, Total Rewards, Organizational Design.
• Experience with large-scale transformation programs.
• CPHR in progress is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Benefits include:

• Valuable cross-functional experience.
• Collaboration with diverse teams and leaders.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Health & Wellness programs.
• Mental health support.
• Support for industry designations.