HR Specialist (6 Month Contract)

PartnerRe; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

PartnerRe in Toronto seeks an HR Specialist to provide hands-on HR support across North America from our Toronto office. You will handle day-to-day HR services, respond to employee questions, and administer onboarding and offboarding processes.

The role supports payroll, benefits, and policy guidance, with a focus on compliance. The position is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence on select days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support across North America from Toronto.
• Deliver day-to-day HR services and respond to employee inquiries.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to the PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day‑to‑day experience that will allow you to:

• Shape your own career
• Grow in a supportive environment
• Connect with a community of experts
• Make an impact

View Home - PartnerRe Experience e-book to find out more about what it’s like to work at PartnerRe.

PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.

Compensation And Benefits

The expected base salary range for this position, when hired into our Toronto location, is CAD $82,600 - 100,000 per year. For positions based in other jurisdictions, compensation will be determined in alignment with local regulations, market benchmarks, and internal compensation frameworks. The above range reflects the typical base salary range for candidates hired into this position. The actual salary will vary depending on a number of factors, including job location, experience, qualifications, education/training, skills, market conditions, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in our annual incentive program, payment under which is at the discretion of PartnerRe and subject to individual and company performance. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a health spending account, a defined contribution pension plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, etc.

Working Arrangement

PartnerRe operates with a hybrid work approach that balances in‑office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Our employees are required to be in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our goal is to create an environment where employees can connect, innovate, and perform at their best.

This position is for an existing vacancy within our organization and is a 6 month fixed term contract.

PartnerRe is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment experience. Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

Position Summary

The HR Specialist will provide hands‑on HR support across North America, based out of Toronto. This role will help deliver day‑to‑day HR services, support employee enquiries, HR processes, and work with the wider HR team to ensure activities are handled consistently and in line with applicable company policies and employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact to address employee enquiries including benefits and policies.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Administer benefits programs including health, retirement, and wellness plans.
• Support the annual benefits enrollment and communication planning.
• Support initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Support employees, including managers, with HR-related questions, policies, and processes.
• Work with Global HRBPs to support local employee relations matters, performance management activities, and probation processes.
• Manage leave management processes and coordinate with payroll, including parental leaves, disability, and other applicable statutory or company leave programs across North America.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and internal policies across North America.
• Support audits, compliance, and reporting requirements as needed.
• Support global and regional HR projects and process improvements as needed.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of HR experience, preferably in a multinational or professional/financial services environment.
• Working knowledge of North American HR practices and employment requirements, with exposure to U.S. labour law posting requirements considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian and US immigration or work authorization processes is preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, proactively and collaboratively in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably SAP Success Factors HCM) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

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