Marsh McLennan Human Resources Manager (Fixed Term)

International Catalyst Services, LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Manager for a 6-month contract based in Toronto. This hybrid role involves managing HR tasks across business programs in the US and Canada, requiring strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate organizational changes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment while fostering continuous improvement and managing multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture and vibrant work environment

Career opportunities and benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in HR programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong decision-making capabilities and execution focus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress and identify implementation strategies.
• Coordinate HR activities and support change management efforts.
• Provide HR guidance on job leveling and compensation analysis.

Skills

Project Management

Organization

Communication

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Project Management certificate

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Human Resources team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Toronto, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. This is a full-time contract role of 6 months.

As the HR Manager for this project, you will be responsible for the delivery of HR-related tasks across business program workstreams for US and Canada. This role requires a strong understanding of HR practices, change management principles, excellent communication skills, a high degree of organization, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Marsh McLennan is the world’s leading professional services firm in risk, strategy, and people through its business units: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman.

We will count on you to:

• Be the primary HR Manager for the project team and follow up with appropriate HR partners where/when required
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and work with leaders to identify and implement strategies to ensure successful outcomes
• Support data management analytics on project work streams
• Coordinate across business stakeholders and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver on program
• During organizational changes, coordinate necessary activity to support People Managers
• Supports work on program materials and library with content like role descriptions, assessment tools, onboarding and training plans
• Provide HR guidance on job leveling, compensation analysis and other talent management activities
• Support change management efforts, ensuring effective communication and engagement with stakeholders throughout the organization
• Ensure that regulatory and statutory obligations are discharged locally including statutory and/or regulatory reporting requirements
• 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 project management experience (ideally managing large scale HR and business programs) across multiple business lines/geography
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities
• Equal comfort with hands-on execution and strategy development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Disciplined, plan-based approach focused on flawless execution and always meeting deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to establish rapport, collaborate with diverse personalities and influence others.

What makes you stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Project Management certificate
• Change management and change communications expertise, helping colleagues navigate transitions and maintaining engagement and morale during change
• Comfort working in a highly matrixed organization, where lines of authority and accountability can sometimes be ambiguous
• A trusted advisor and partner to business leaders
• Able to operate without supervision in most situations and able to judge when guidance is required for more complex situations and seek support from appropriate colleagues/experts

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

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.