GRO Program – HR
About The Position
At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a bold new approach to early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’s flagship early talent program. It’s more than just a job, it’s a launchpad for your career. GRO offers a consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization. Accelerate your career in human resources with our Human Resources Accelerator Program (HRAP), a key stream within our GRO early talent program. This two-year program features four 6-month rotations across high-impact HR functional areas such as HR Business Partner, People Analytics, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Global Learning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and more. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build a broad HR foundation, and develop a global perspective on how HR drives business success. As part of GRO, you’ll join a vibrant community of peers, benefit from professional development sessions, core skills trainings, mentorship, leadership exposure, and be empowered to grow into a future-ready HR leader.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources or a related field, or completion of an undergraduate degree and currently pursuing a post-graduate HR certificate, with an expected graduation Spring 2027.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with sound judgment.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A passion for continuous improvement and a drive to make meaningful change.
- Ability to influence through data and clear reasoning.
- A natural curiosity to learn and apply new skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Rotate through four core HR functions, gaining exposure to strategic and operational aspects of human resources.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to support initiatives that align with business goals and enhance employee experience.
- Contribute to projects in areas such as workforce planning, DEI strategy, talent development, compensation, and HR analytics.
- Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and propose actionable solutions.
- Participate in coaching, training, and mentorship to support your growth and development throughout the program.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- mental health
- vision
- short- and long-term disability
- life and AD&D insurance coverage
- adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
- employee/family assistance plans
- retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
- financial education and counseling resources
- up to 11 paid holidays
- 3 personal days
- 150 hours of vacation
- 40 hours of sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
