People Partner

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We’re looking for a strategic and hands‑on People Partner to join our People team. In this role, you’ll partner with business leaders across multiple groups to shape and deliver initiatives that strengthen our talent pipeline, enhance organizational effectiveness, and support long‑term business goals. If you’re passionate about driving change, building high‑performing teams, and influencing leadership practices, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. Position Responsibilities Partner with business leaders and People Shared Services to execute strategic HR plans that build financial and actuarial bench strength. Be involved and sit in relevant functional committees, driving initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness. Identify strategic issues and implement HR policies, programs, and practices that align with business objectives. For the business areas covered, deliver People leadership across business strategy, employee engagement, organizational development, performance management, talent management, change management, and succession planning. Ensure effective delivery of HR services to your business units. Manage critical HR cycles, including compensation, talent management, and employee engagement surveys. Provide expertise in areas such as Reward & Recognition, Leadership Development, Recruitment & Retention, and Organizational Effectiveness. Influence management practices and drive cultural and behavioral change for long‑term success. Ensure compliance with company policies and legislation for all HR processes. Educate leaders on HR trends that impact the business. You’ll provide insight to senior leaders on all aspects of HR, including talent, compensation, organizational development, human capital alignment, and employee relations. Required Qualifications A post‑secondary degree in Business or Human Resources or equivalent. 8+ years of progressive HR experience in a large, multinational organization. Proven expertise in planning, change management, organizational effectiveness, and reward strategies. Strong track record in team building and people leadership. Broad HR generalist knowledge and mastery in multiple disciplines: recruitment, performance management, compensation design, organizational design, leadership development, and organization development. Strong business acumen with the ability to understand strategic direction and translate it into effective HR strategies. Solid understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies. Exceptional facilitation, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and manage conflict effectively. High integrity, discretion, and credibility in handling sensitive information. When You Join Our Team We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. About Manulife And John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Working Arrangement: Hybrid Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Human Resources; Industries: Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr