Senior HR Business Partner (Western Canada)

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Are you a motivated, analytical, and knowledgeable Human Resources professional? Is working with people and providing an excellent work experience your passion? We are hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to be a part of our team. Keep reading to find out if this is the ideal role for you!

In this integral role you will deliver on our people-based initiatives and provide support in areas such as employee relations, talent management, procedure and policy interpretation, performance management and rewards.

• Strategically partner with leaders to execute a comprehensive talent strategy.
• Drive the implementation of HR programs and initiatives that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Participate in full cycle recruitment to ensure we continually hire quality talent for our teams.
• Drive the employee experience, including onboarding, employee engagement, career development, performance management, compensation management, and offboarding.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including but not limited to employee relations, employment law, and conflict resolution. Play a meaningful role in enhancing leadership effectiveness across your client group.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends, develop insights, and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
• Keep current on industry trends and best practices, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance HR processes and practices.
• Support change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication and engagement with employees at all levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the execution of business strategies and initiatives.

• 4+ years of experience in an HRBP role ideally within financial services or insurance.
• Resourceful and self-motivated with ability to adapt to various environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to assess situations and make decisions based on data while drawing from previous experience.
• Ability to influence and have impact on key decisions by demonstrating deep subject matter expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters in a professional way.
• Customer-focused mind-set, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Knowledge of Canadian Labour laws, policies, procedures, compliance and practices related to workplace health and safety, employment standards act, etc.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs.
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options.
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness).
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Paid sick days & personal days.
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer.
• Employee education recognition program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program.
• Matching Gift Program.

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.