Talent & Engagement Specialist

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada. 

Are you passionate about nurturing talent and driving organizational success? Zurich Canada is seeking a dynamic Talent & Engagement Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in partnering with our leadership team to develop and manage our talent programs, fostering a culture of excellence through best-in-class programs for talent discussions, succession planning, and leadership development.

As a Talent & Engagement Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Zurich Canada by nurturing our most important asset - our people. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our talent strategies and contribute to our continued growth and success. If you are ready to drive organizational excellence and help us develop top-tier talent, we invite you to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. 

This is a hybrid work opportunity.
 

What you will do

•    Lead and prepare discussions with business unit leaders for talent discussions, succession planning, year-end alignment, and implementation of talent strategies.
•    Monitor and follow up on succession planning to ensure readiness of talent for future roles.
•    Collaborate with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and HR team members to identify and enhance talent development opportunities.
•    Lead Canada’s Apprentice Program.
•    Host peer manager circles and facilitate focus groups to promote continuous learning and identify engagement trends.
•    Support implementation of engagement survey, trend analysis and actioning of results.
•    Oversee internal and external communication strategies for Talent Management and engagement efforts.
•    Develop and enhance leadership development programs, team-building workshops including providing leadership coaching.
•    Partner with technical trainers to align leadership development programs with business objectives and technical requirements.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 + years of HR experience (HR Generalist, Junior HRBP, or COE role) OR College Diploma with 8+ years of relevant HR experience
• Proven experience in talent management, learning and development, project management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to facilitate discussions and negotiate effectively.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.

Preferred qualifications:

Certified coach such as the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification or equivalent, certification in personality and behavioral profiling tools such as DiSC assessment or equivalent.

Our Culture

•    At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

•    We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. 

•    We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

•    We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

•    We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion. 

•    We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. 

•    We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

•    We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.   

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.