Manager, People Programs

Talent Acquisition Team at Westland Insurance. Text reply only. • Surrey, BC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re searching for a strategic and people-focused Manager, People Programs. This is a hybrid role, based at our Head Office in Surrey, BC. Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on designing impactful people programs and leading complex initiatives? Do you bring a passion for employee experience, DEI, and program innovation, paired with strong project management and leadership skills? If so, join Westland’s People & Performance team and help shape modern, inclusive, and engaging people programs that support our growing organization.

As we continue to grow across Canada, we’re evolving how we support, engage, and develop our people - and that’s where you come in. As Manager, People Programs, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering innovative HR programs and initiatives that enhance employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and workplace culture. You’ll collaborate across teams, lead enterprise-wide projects, and drive meaningful initiatives that support Westland’s people-first approach.

Requirements

• Progressive experience leading enterprise HR or people programs, including managing complex projects, and cross-functional programs within a matrixed environment
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, organizational development principles, employee engagement strategies, and modern people practices
• Experience designing and leading DEI, wellness, and employee experience initiatives that foster inclusive, caring, and high-performing workplace cultures
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to coach, develop, and support high-performing teams while fostering accountability and collaboration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret HR metrics, evaluate program effectiveness, and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, combined with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, project management tools, and AI tools

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve innovative people programs, and initiatives that support employee engagement, development, well-being, DEI, and organizational effectiveness across a growing national organization
• Lead end-to-end project management for assigned HR initiatives, including planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, budgeting, risk management, vendor coordination, reporting, and execution
• Partner with HR leadership, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to align people initiatives with organizational priorities and support programs across talent acquisition, learning & development, total rewards, and employee experience
• Research emerging HR trends, modern people practices, and inclusive program strategies, bringing forward recommendations and solutions that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness
• Drive DEI and wellness initiatives and contribute as a core member of the DEI working group, helping foster a diverse, inclusive, caring, and people-first workplace culture
• Monitor, analyze, and report on program metrics to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and inform decision-making
• Lead and develop a high-performing team

Benefits

• Competitive annual short-term incentive program
• Financial assistance for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification
• Programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences
• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to own your own success
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager