Senior Business Partner, Human Resources

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to): 109,900 - 134,300

Annual bonus target: 15% with potential payout up to double the target.

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security beyond careers. We are one of the few companies offering guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our team!

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will act as a strategic leadership and human resources advisor to senior leaders and their teams. Continually assessing and anticipating the needs and impacts of your business partners, you will support them to drive change and connect their teams and people to our strategy.

What you’ll do here:

• Establish diagnoses, propose innovative and integrated HRM strategies aligned with the challenges, objectives and priorities of the leaders of the assigned groups as well as organizational values.
• Provide coaching, strategic professional advice and practical support on all facets of HR management, taking into account best practices, trends and applicable legislation.
• Support managers so that they fully take ownership of the different dimensions of their role and act consistently with the leadership success factors.
• Play a key role in organizational transformations, anticipate issues and propose approaches to encourage support for changes.
• Guide leaders in the identification and development of talent and succession, workforce planning and in the creation of high‑performing and engaged teams.
• Provide guidance to all stakeholders in prevention and management of conflicts and in the resolution of any issues that could compromise the organizational climate.
• Carry out internal investigations regarding labor law, harassment and other employee complaints.
• Design and lead co‑development workshops, round tables, training and information sessions intended for managers and/or employees.
• Act as a representative of the Intact HR community, develop and maintain a network of internal and external contacts.
• Actively participate in the development of your HR colleagues’ skills by adopting a coaching approach.
• Lead or participate in national‑scale projects and contribute to the deployment of corporate programs and sectoral initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR programs and processes.

What you bring to the table:

• University degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in human resources as an HR Business Partner and/or organizational design.
• Capacity to evolve in a multi‑site, matrix organization and in a constantly evolving environment.
• Strong planning and project management skills, rigor, analytical and synthesis skills.
• Business acumen, tolerance for ambiguity and agility.
• Solid knowledge and experience in all areas of human resources including talent management, performance management and employee relations, disability management, change management, engagement, compensation, organizational development, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Pragmatism and strategic thinking to resolve both operational and highly complex issues.
• Proven influencing, communication, and relationship building skills. Proven track record of raising leadership awareness, cultivating engagement, and creating alignment across teams and levels within the company.
• Excellent collaborative skills, propensity to develop and share expertise with colleagues.
• CHRP and/or CHRL designation is an asset.
• No Canadian work experience required; must be eligible to work in Canada.

Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. This position will fill an essential role in our team.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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.