HR Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk advisor in Toronto is seeking an HR Project Manager to oversee and deliver HR projects. Key responsibilities include managing project plans, ensuring communication across teams, and supporting data management efforts. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in project management, strong organizational skills, and fluency in English. This role offers competitive pay and a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible work opportunities

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage HR project plans across workstreams.
• Monitor project progress and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate across business stakeholders for program delivery.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Technical skills in MS Office Suite

English fluency

Job description

Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in Toronto, Canada. As the HR Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of HR-related tasks across various workstreams. This role requires a strong understanding of HR practices, change management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, HR, Business Leaders). You will report to Canada HR Leader.

We will count on you to:

• Create and manage HR project plans for applicable workstreams.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project leads and follow up with appropriate HR partners as needed.
• Support data management and partner with finance leads.
• Coordinate across business stakeholders (Communications, Operations, Training, Business Leads) and HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Total Rewards, HR People Partners, HR Managers) to deliver on the program.
• Own program materials and library, including role descriptions, assessment tools, onboarding and dual run plans, and training plans.
• Partner with Operations project leads, Business Leads, and Communication Lead on change management efforts, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide regular updates to HR Leader on progress and outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by gathering feedback and recommending best practices.

What you need to have:

• 3+ years of relevant project management experience, ideally managing large-scale HR and business programs.
• Highly organized with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Change management and change-communications expertise.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor and partner to business leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with the project team and in the wider HR community.
• Solid technical skills MS Office Suite and enthusiasm for learning new skills as needed.
• Advanced English language fluency
• Maintain and respect confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable with both hands-on execution and strategy development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Disciplined, plan-based approach focused on flawless execution and meeting deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport, collaborate with diverse personalities, and influence others.

Why join our team:

• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match
• Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues
• A culture of internal mobility, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration
• Flexible work opportunities for work/life balance
• Competitive pay, full benefits package - starting day one (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, generous 401k match, and automatic contribution)
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick, company holidays, and time to give back to your community

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual's particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact [e-mail].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.