Human Resources Generalist

at  Cowan Insurance Group

The HR Generalist will be reporting to the VP, Human Resources, and will provide hands-on support to business leaders as it relates to Human Resources functions. You will collaborate with payroll, marketing and communications and the overall HR department. We’re a busy team, so if you enjoy multi-tasking and have a love for efficiency, thriving in a fast-paced and results-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

WHO WE ARE

Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With over 500 employees hired out of 6 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

• deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals
• advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders relating to all HR functions
• Advise and support leaders on employee relations options
• Advise leaders and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefits and programs
• Provide support and training on HR annual cycles, such as performance, compensation, engagement
• Support recruitment efforts and processes by working closely with the leaders and recruitment
• Administration of employee movement such as promotions, transfers, leaves of absence
• Initiate exit interview process and identify trends
• Support overall HR projects and initiatives
• Conduct new employee welcome meetings and check in’s