Human Resources Consultant

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 looking for a Human Resources Consultant to join our Corporate Personal Lines and Commercial Lines team.

This is a temporary secondment/contract employment opportunity for an approximate 8-month duration.

Passionate about supporting leaders to drive employee engagement and leverage our purpose to help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times? So are we! Join our team and make a difference.

With your experience and/or demonstrated interest in employee relations, HR expertise and collaborative style, you will play a key role in leveraging our service offer and supporting Intact’s strategic priorities.

What you’ll do here:

• Provide professional HR coaching and advice to selected business groups, considering best practices and trends, and ensuring that HR management decisions and practices meet legislation as well as company values.

• Work in collaboration to with peers to provide support and professional guidance related to human resources management.

• Participate in the management committees of the assigned group(s), be aware of human resources management issues and ensure the decisions and practices align with our business strategies and values and are legally and ethically sound.

• Assist with investigations, assist managers in conflict management and other issues.

• Participate in local or national projects and deployment of corporate initiatives and programs.

• Search, analyze data and recommend potential solutions to a variety of tactical and operational issues in human resources management.

• Facilitate focus group, training workshops and information sessions for employees and/or managers.

• Conduct exit interviews.

• Collaborate and work with managers on the HR cycle.

• Make salary recommendations based on compensation best practices.

• Support Senior Consultants in all types of mandates and contribute to the HR process improvement.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor degree with a Human Resources specialization or a combination of education and work experience.

• CHRP and/or CHRL designation completed or in progress is an asset. 

• 3 years of experience as a Human Resources Consultant role, including at least 2 years focused on employee relations in a high-volume work environment . 

• Proven ability to quickly establish and cultivate effective working relationships with business. partners at all levels of the organization and influence their decision as necessary.

• A flexible, agile, and resilient approach to working in a dynamic ever-changing work environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence and relational ease with all hierarchical levels.

• Proven track record of critical and strategic thinking to solve operational and/or complex problems.

• Ability to evolve in a multi-site, matrix organization and in a constantly evolving environment.

• Strong communication, influencing, analytical, synthesis and interpersonal skills.

• Technical, up-to-date expertise in Human Resources and employment legislation.

• Knowledge in many areas of human resources including talent management, performance management and employee relations, disability management, engagement, compensation.

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

• ​No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

#LI-hybrid

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.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

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