Marsh Human Resources Manager

Marsh McLennan•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Human Resources team at Marsh. This role can be based in Toronto. It is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. This is a full-time, fixed term role through the end of the year. As a Marsh Human Resources Manager, you will coach, support and advise People Managers, aiming to develop and enhance the quality of people management throughout the colleague lifecycle. This role will also include project work to support business success. This role is a great opportunity for a developing HR Generalist/ ER professional to work with People Managers, Business leaders, HR Centers of Excellence (CoE), and the People Function team across the US in Canada!

Requirements

4+ years’ relevant experience in HR alongside a requirement for suitable qualifications
Experience supporting colleagues and leaders in both the US and in Canada
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact
Experienced in supporting managers with employee relations case management including investigations
Demonstrated ability to effectively coach managers at most levels in the business through all aspects of the employee life cycle including in more complex situations
Experience of successfully supporting project/initiative implementation across a population of managers recognizing the broader business objectives
Thorough understanding of US and Canadian laws, regulations
Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with colleagues in business and in wider HR community
Advanced technical skills MS Office Suite and enthusiasm for learning new skills as needed

Responsibilities

At times supporting HR Managers across the US and Canada as they support their client teams
May have a dedicated client portfolio and at times be required to provide cover for HR Managers across US and Canada
Support and from time to time take responsibility for coordinating, the rollout and delivery of HR programs and contribute to process improvements
Provide guidance and support to People Managers across the full range of activities in the HR portfolio, including and not limited to performance management, colleague development, employee relations, succession planning, absence /leaves management, change management, organizational effectiveness, compensation, benefits and total rewards including the year-end process
Support employee relations matters including investigations, performance improvement processes, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals etc. – where matters are more complex, the HR Manager will engage with the Employee Relations CoE for advice and support
Cultivate strong relationships with functional teams (Tax, Finance, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition) and support the alignment between the people and business strategies
Ensure that regulatory and statutory obligations are discharged including statutory and/or regulatory reporting requirements
Consult with People Partners and Centers of Excellence to determine best practices, continuously improve delivery methods, and especially consider country-specific nuances to guide local implementation