We are seeking a talented individual to join our People Function at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Toronto. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Senior People Partner (SPP), you will be a senior human capital advisor for Mercer, providing forward-looking strategic HR counsel for executive level business leaders.  You will be responsible for ensuring that the business talent and people strategies across Mercer are aligned to business strategy by establishing strong partnership between business leaders and expert advisors from other parts of HR. Additionally, you will provide management oversight to other People Partners and Human Resources Managers assigned to Canada. As a leader on the Canada People team, your role is central to creating a compelling colleague experience at Mercer and Marsh.  

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity to advise and consult on people matters in a business where the People function is considered an essential partner

Collaborating with leaders on strategic hiring, succession planning and colleague experience with a focus on development and growth mindset

Advising the business on its staffing and delivery model to optimize organizational capability and impact

Developing expert knowledge of Mercer’s talent, advising on deployment of leaders

Being an active voice on the Canada People Function and Practice leadership teams.

Sponsoring the growth of the other members of the People Function.

We will count on you to:

Drives execution of the annual Canada People Plan that aligns to the Global People Strategy and supports the local business strategies.

 Evaluate and analyze potential vulnerabilities regarding bench strength and leadership pipelines.  Advise business leaders on leadership development and retention strategies

Oversee the talent review and calibration process alongside leaders, with a keen focus on diversity and succession planning.

Consult with leaders on reward strategy and related initiatives within their businesses

Consult with leaders on organizational effectiveness issues and initiatives within their businesses

Shape and deliver restructuring projects taking responsibility for the business case for change and liaising with HR Managers to execute effectively.

Assist with the delivery of the MMC Canada diversity and inclusion strategy to raise leadership awareness and ensure appropriate integration with all human capital related activities

Champion enterprise culture within business-specific environments and consults with leaders on high level engagement strategies and objectives

Serve as an advisor on complex people-related topics; ensures advice and counsel reflect local legal issues, regulations, and market conditions 

Where required, acts as the senior business representative in employee relations and legal matters

Consult with business leaders, People Services and COEs to deliver metrics to best gauge HR performance (i.e. how well they help to advance business objectives)

Provides peer leadership and guidance to other People Partners within team, including performance reviews, cascade of strategy, consultative direction, and general oversight

What you need to have:

A minimum of 7 experience in HR roles ideally experiencing operational and strategic aspects of HR.

Demonstrated ability to operate at the senior levels in the business, recognized as an experienced advisor to senior leaders, informing business strategies and priorities.

Demonstrated experience in using metrics and technology to shape any process improvement of the execution of some deliverables.

Commercially oriented mindset, experienced in creating and evaluating the business case for changes and new initiatives in order to ensure an appropriate return.

Passion for delivering excellence through working in partnership with others, including cross-function and cross-geography teams.

What makes you stand out:

Leading People programs in a professional services or adjacent environment

Change and transformation program leadership and experience leading large projects

Using data to inform and influence. 

Analytical, strategic planning, communication and listening skills.

Coaching mindset with a natural orientation to helping leaders and colleagues succeed

Ability to manage, motivate and mentor team

University degree in human resources or business-related areas are a plus.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.