People Partner

POSITION SUMMARY:

A leading global organization is seeking a People Partner for a 6-month contract. This role provides forward-looking, strategic HR counsel to senior business leaders across Risk Consulting and Claims functions in the US, Canada, and global teams.

Reporting to the People Leader, this role serves as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters and is responsible for shaping and driving the talent agenda aligned with business strategy. The People Partner uses data and insights to diagnose talent priorities and inform decision-making, including organizational design and workforce planning.

This role collaborates closely with Centers of Excellence (CoEs), HR Managers, and other People Partners to implement enterprise HR initiatives while tailoring solutions to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Partner with business leaders to develop talent strategies aligned with business objectives
• Stay closely connected to business operations, workforce challenges, and capability gaps
• Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making

Collaboration & HR Alignment

• Work closely with HR Managers and People Partners to ensure alignment on priorities and execution
• Identify opportunities to drive consistency and implement enterprise-wide HR solutions

Talent Development & Mobility

• Support career development, leadership development, and learning initiatives
• Assess bench strength and workforce capabilities
• Monitor internal mobility trends and provide insights to leadership

Workforce Planning & Performance Management

• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent reviews
• Partner with leaders on performance management and reward strategies
• Use analytics to guide decision-making and improve outcomes

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

• Partner with leaders on organizational design and effectiveness initiatives
• Support restructuring efforts and development of business cases
• Advise on internal communications and change management strategies

Inclusion & Diversity

• Partner with leadership to identify inclusion and diversity opportunities
• Conduct assessments and support implementation of action plans

Recruiting Support

• Provide input on sourcing strategies and talent needs
• Participate in interviews and advise on candidate selection when needed

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Champion organizational culture and engagement initiatives
• Support action planning based on engagement survey results

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as an HR practitioner in the US and/or Canada with both strategic and operational HR exposure
• Experience supporting global teams or operating in a global environment is preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Proven experience developing talent strategies aligned with business goals
• Strong ability to coach and influence senior leaders
• Experience using data, metrics, and HR technology to support decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of business operations and related people challenges
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current on HR trends and sharing insights

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communication and influence
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Client service orientation
• Innovation and continuous improvement