Job Description

Who we need

The Director, Talent Intelligence (People & Culture) will be accountable for the development and execution of the talent intelligence roadmap, HR systems/digital platforms and HR data management.

Success in this role is defined by driving organizational performance and innovation through data driven actionable talent insights. You will lead the development, the implementation and the maintenance of innovative, strategic people /diversity analytics based on modern AI tools, to enable organizational decisions regarding talent, compensation, organizational design, development, and workforce planning.

You will also ensure sound data management practices, reporting, real time dashboards, system maintenance and enhancements for HR technology to drive a progressive and innovative employee experience. What you will do

• Lead the Talent Intelligence roadmap, aligning talent tools and insights with business goals to drive organizational performance and innovation;
• Collaborate with HR, business leaders and other key stakeholders (e.g. local IT, parent company IT, etc.) to align people and culture with organizational goals. Create and refine key metrics, to tell the workforce story to various audiences, to resolve data issues, and to recommend pro-active solutions. Focus on attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent;
• Drive the innovative design and delivery of real-time talent analytics and insights tools and dashboards, scorecards, and reports enterprise-wide and by line of business, including executive and board reports, to provide pro-active actionable insights into workforce trends, provide meaningful recommendations and enable business decision-making. Marry data driven insights with qualitative information to identify gaps and drive workforce readiness and performance;
• Lead a team of talent intelligence and people analytics professionals to ensure successful execution of the people and culture digital roadmap;
• Oversee and implement next practices in diversity, equity and inclusion talent practices with the compilation, consolidation and analysis of people and diversity data and metrics from multiple sources, using a variety of data analysis and modelling techniques and tools to produce real-time reports, dashboards, and presentations;
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy by performing regular data audits, and by creating and maintaining HR reporting procedures documentation to standardize and streamline metrics across HR;
• Oversee the research and external trends analysis with internal data for various purposes, such as market competitiveness, pay equity, Employee Value Proposition, benefits plan review, etc.;
• Oversee the system administrator for the HRIS, work with vendors support team and lead configuration, testing and troubleshooting for enhancements in collaboration with the HR team;
• Coach team members and stakeholders on digitization, data analytics and data visualizations.

What you will bring

• The education. Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field.
• The experience. A proven experience in Human Resources, driving data-based business decisions with desired outcomes; people analytics, data visualization, and workforce planning within the insurance and/or financial services industry (typically achieved in 7-10 years). A previous experience with HR technologies, such as Dayforce, would be an asset.
• The skills. Strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving strategic talent initiatives. The expertise in using analytics tools, dashboards, and various data visualization techniques to provide actionable insights for pro-active talent management. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders, present findings, and influence talent decisions - the ability to drive change and influence others.
• The knowledge. Proven ability to stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and next practices in talent intelligence, people analytics and HR digitization. Solid working knowledge of HR data, analysis techniques, statistical modelling, predictive modelling, and data visualization.
• The drive. Excellent research, problem-solving, storytelling and consulting skills to be able to provide meaningful interpretations from data, and to articulate them in a clear and impactful way. Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, sound judgement. Critical thinking skills, organized, with high attention to detail. Flexibility and adaptability to a complex and agile environment.

Why join?

When youre a part of Securian Canada, youre a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture - so that together, we can discover the art of possible.

At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.

Youll also be part of a team thats committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be - both in, and outside, work.

Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage)
  to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
• Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
• Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
• Many, more benefits, perks and programs.

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures - we want to hear from you!

Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.

Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact careers@securiancanada.ca for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.
About Securian Canada
Who we are - and who were here for

Were here for all Canadians and their families - however they define family. Our practical, life-ready insurance and protection solutions are designed to help provide financial security, so that Canadians can spend more time making every moment count.

For more than 65 years, weve been giving Canadians the confidence to face lifes uncertainties. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Burnaby, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Securian Canada brings together strong local roots and expertise, a North American footprint, and a global perspective - all while innovating at the speed the markets we serve expect.

Together with our U.S. parent company, Securian Financial, we are a leading insurance provider in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association & Affinity markets. We offer insurance solutions built with genuine care - providing specialized experiences to those we serve.

What we do every day to be our very best

Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. Were agile and innovative, and we aren\'t afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.