Consultant, Recognition

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

**CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY**

The Corporate and Digital Business Technology Solutions (DBTS) Talent Partner and HRBP team require a Consultant who can support the delivery of recognition and talent programs (Applause, eStars, CEOs Award of Excellence, and other CoE driven initiatives). The incumbent will need to utilize change management skills, strategic insight, and data & analytics, to solve for unique challenges presented by our business groups. Work will be distributed and managed through the team’s intake process and the reporting manager. This position reports directly to the Director, Talent Programs, DBTS.

**What will you do?**
- Customize and own the Corporate and DBTS Recognition programs, which includes developing and executing a tailored strategy from existing programs available, managing queries from leaders and employees, as well as overseeing the nomination process and any other activities associated with recognition
- Support the delivery of key insights from talent data through analytical and research practices
- Partner with Corporate / DBTS HRBP teams to organize initiatives and programs such as:

- HRBP guided programs (Rotational Leadership Development Program (RLDP), Experience Leadership (EL), McKinsey and other DE&I programs, Sun Life Executive Development (SLED), Take Our Kids to Work Day)
- Ad hoc events/meetings for business groups
- Orientation for new team members
- Coordinate the execution of cyclical initiatives including, but not limited to, the performance management cycle, compensation cycle, talent management cycle
- Development and coordination of communications to support talent programs and initiatives

**What do you need to succeed?**
- Familiarity of how employee recognition programs improve the employee experience and integrate with other elements total rewards
- Ability to develop strong relationships with key contacts across multiple geographies
- Ability to think creatively and recommend unique solutions
- Organizational, change and time management skills to handle the diversity of the job
- Strong objective reasoning skills, ability to support and explain reasons for decisions and recommendations
- Strong data reporting and analytical skills (Proficiency with MS office, word and excel)
- Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Arts degree (Discipline in HR, Communications, or Business considered an asset)
- 3-5 years related work experience (Prior Sun Life or HR experience is a plus)

**What's in it for you?**
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
- We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
- We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
- We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary Range**:
54,000/54 000 - 91,000/91 000

**Job Category**:
Human Resources

**Posting End Date**:
31/01/2025