HR Shared Services Analyst

Analyst, HR Shared Services | 12 months contract

Can a 150-year-old company think outside the box? Count on it. Deep experience is our springboard for innovation, whether that’s in how we work with our broker network, how we serve our customers, or how we support our employees.

Economical is part of Definity, a Canadian, multi-channel, property and casualty insurance company whose success is founded on our family of companies’ long history of delivering a superior experience for those who count on us. We’re proud to help our customers, broker partners, employees, and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change. Our success in transforming into a digital leader in our industry is driven by a talented and engaged team with a passion for innovation and high performance. 

What can you expect in this role?

The Analyst, HR Shared Services is accountable to managers, team leaders and staff to efficiently deliver HR operational support and exceptional customer service.  The Shared Services team will be accountable for the intake of all front-line inquiries into HR and providing resolution to issues within the scope of their control. Such inquiries include those related to HR programs and practices including pension and benefits administration, general inquiries from leaders, staff and prospective employees, recruitment process support and forms flow questions.  The Shared Services team will provide support through one central phone line and email and provide back-office support to the talent acquisition, organizational development and total rewards teams.

The Analyst, Shared Services will work collaboratively with the talent acquisition function, the organizational development function, total rewards, payroll and HR Business Partners to foster a positive experience for new and existing Economical employees.

The incumbent must demonstrate, through behaviours and actions, Economical's values of focusing on the customer first, bringing our best and collaborating in a manner that makes us stronger

• Provide services, support and counsel to leaders and employees across Economical
• Support and execute on various on HR processes including eaves of absences, resignations, retirements, medical absences, learning and development and recognition.
• Work collaboratively within a team to share ideas, ownership, and accountability for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key Human Resources processes
• Support the deployment, administration and sustainment of new and existing HR programs
• Understand and participate in updating our employment policy and practices
• Required to rotate monitoring the team phone on a weekly basis for urgent issues.

What do you bring to the role?

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years work experience in a similar role
• Post secondary education in a business or HR Program
• Exceptional customer service approach
• Ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Ability to work well independently, under time pressure with frequent time deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong desire to continuously improve and help others improve
• Must be dependable, pro-active and flexible
• Previous employee relations experience is an asset
• CHRP/CHRL completed or in progress is an asset
• You’re highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• You’re excellent at identifying and articulating problems and solutions and influencing decision-makers
• You’re highly organized, self-motivated, customer oriented and able to work independently as well as within a collaborative team environment, and with internal business partners at all levels of the organization
• You recognize when customers might not be satisfied with a solution, even though the solution meets the requirements, and you are comfortable recommending alternatives.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we’ve got it: 

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting: [email protected]

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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