Enterprise Onboarding Program Manager

at  Wawanesa Insurance

Date: Apr 10, 2024
Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-3P1
Company: Wawanesa Insurance
Job ID: 7924
Working Business Language: English
Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $95,000- $110,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

ABOUT US

At Wawanesa, we’re proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eight or more years’ experience preferred in relevant roles or equivalent experience (e.g., design and delivery of programs).
• Completion of post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management Professional certification is considered an asset.
• Strong business acumen, strategic mindset, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently to manage, plan and prioritize work and connect the dots.
• Solid experience translating business needs into learning priorities and providing value for the organization while collaborating, building partnerships, and influencing at all levels of an organization.
• Communicates in a persuasive and eloquent manner to all levels of audience, effectively facilitates sessions, and delivers powerful presentations.
• Ability to support high team morale by encouraging others to be excited, motivated, and enthusiastic about project activities and outcomes.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive plans that bridge complex issues, monitor performance, and keeps work on track.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to continuously identify and action strategic opportunities for the project team and organization.
• Knowledge and experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry is considered an asset.
• Written and oral communication skills in French and English is considered an asset.
• Strong technical / technology skills – Microsoft Office SuiteAbility and willingness to travel.
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  Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

• Manage the Wawanesa Enterprise Onboarding program to support new talent joining the organization at various levels. This includes the facilitation of new employee sessions for individual contributors and leaders virtually and/or in-person.
• Assess program experiences, feedback, and data to identify areas to enhance the Enterprise Onboarding Program. Report on metrics and return on investment to make recommendations and adjustments to ensure programs are achieving desired objectives and providing a leading Onboarding experience for our talent. Partner with Learning & Talent Development on significant program evolution.
• Own continued enhancements to current tools such as our New Employee Handbook, Onboarding Buddy Guide, Videos in partnership with Learning and Development teams, and Internal Communications.
• Partnering closely with Talent Acquisition team members to support talent from pre-boarding to post-hire.
• Establish relationships, partner, and engage with all People & Culture teams and business leaders on strategic priorities to build new materials and topics into the current program.
• Ensure transparency and visibility of programming available across the Enterprise including the regular communication to the business regarding the quarterly and annual Programming calendar.
• Secure internal speakers and ensure support for readiness to facilitate assigned content.
• Works closely with the Learning Operations Co-ordinator on scheduling and calendar management support to ensure flawless execution of onboarding program and logistics.
• Support and advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and embed DEI&B into all aspects of the Enterprise Onboarding programs.
• Act as a subject matter expert, by staying abreast of current trends and technologies within Employee Onboarding. Conduct external best practice research and make recommendations to accomplish an elevated employee experience.
• Monitor and report on program performance and impact based on survey results, anecdotal feedback and impact to early tenure turnover and/or engagement.