Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Canada Life Reinsurance

HR Generalist

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

The successful candidate will support the Head of People and Culture and wider HR team across a variety of HR activities focussing on recruitment and selection, onboarding, talent management, performance management, employee relations, reporting, HR projects and much more. The individual will be resourceful, pragmatic and flexible. They will demonstrate a high degree of integrity, diplomacy and professionalism when dealing with HR matters. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the capacity to juggle conflicting priorities simultaneously. They will proactively challenge the status quo to drive efficiencies and streamline existing HR processes. The role will require excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow professionally and personally.What you will help us to achieve Recruitment and Onboarding• Provide generalist HR support to help drive recruitment of key talent• Compile job specifications and liaise with the recruitment team to coordinate interviews and conduct employment references• Share feedback on candidates and liaise with hiring managers on recruitment matters in a timely manner• Organise the onboarding process ensuring seamless induction and integration for new employees• Support global mobility moves including work permit applications, through effective engagement with internal partnersEmployee Relations• Provide advice on employee relations matters to help manage HR queries in line with legislation and best practice• Support the HR team to manage employee relations issues including preparation of minutes, correspondence and co-ordination of Occupational Health referralsPerformance Management• Assist with performance evaluations, providing feedback, and supporting goal-setting and employee development programs• Provide guidance to employees and managers in utilising the performance management tools and techniques to drive performance• Monitor performance and probation review completion metrics on an on-going basisHR Policies and Compliance• Provide guidance to employees and managers in the application of HR policies and practices• Proactively review and make updates to HR policies and procedures in response to legislative or organisational changes• Ensure familiarity with the Fitness & Probity requirements in all aspects of the employee lifecycle• Ensure compliance with GDPR standardsLearning and Development• Support the coordination of learning and development initiatives by scheduling training sessions, booking diaries, coordinating attendance lists and gathering feedback• Work with the Head of People and Culture to progress HR initiatives and cover all administrative tasks requiredTrainee and Internship Programme• Support the annual student internship and graduate trainee actuarial recruitment programmes, working with the recruitment team and hiring managers, including creating job adverts, liaising with universities, co-ordinating interviews and offers• Co-ordination of on-campus events and careers fairs showcasing the brand and cultureAnnual HR Processes• Support all cyclical processes to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective HR service including year end pay review, bonus programs, promotions and succession planning• Compile role profiles and ensure they are reviewed and updated on a regular basisHR Reporting• Compile and share key HR performance metrics that provide insight to the people agenda, solicit appropriate feedback and adapt changes required to continuously drive change and efficiency• Gather and monitor data across all facets of HR including absence, headcount, attrition and recruitment• Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payroll input• Create reports and dashboards for senior management helping inform strategic decisionsHR Projects • Work with the HR team to help support employee engagement, wellness and diversity and inclusion initiatives• Support the HR team on current and future HR projects including but not limited to EU pay transparency and the annual employee engagement survey• Contribute to continuous improvement initiativesWhat you need to be successful in the role• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline is required• CIPD qualification / membership• Experience in a HR administration or generalist role with a minimum 4 years’ experience• Previous experience in professional services or financial industries beneficial• Knowledge of HR policies and practices• Knowledge of employment legislation and experience• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint• Experience of using SuccessFactors is an advantage• Excellent administration skills• Excellent organisational skills• Meticulous attention to detail

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