Senior Manager, People

We're searching for a Senior Manager, People & Performance. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is growing, and we're looking for a strategic people leader to elevate our employee experience as Senior Manager, People & Performance. Based out of our Head Office in Surrey, BC (hybrid), you'll lead a talented national team dedicated to building an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplace. In this influential role, you'll contribute to the evolution of our people strategies and partnerships - driving performance, growth, and connection across Westland as we continue to expand and empower our teams from coast to coast.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 based on a 35-hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.

Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training and development programs, including courses, seminars, and conferences that support your professional growth.

Discover what's possible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

Do you thrive on building inclusive, high-performing teams? Are you passionate about leading HR professionals, developing talent strategies, and driving a culture of engagement and growth? If so, join our collaborative People & Performance team at Westland Insurance, where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Interested in learning more?

Why you'll love Westland:

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to drive your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why we'll love You:

• You have a minimum of 10 years progressive HR experience, including several years leading a small to mid-size team
• CPHR designation (or working toward it), and a degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or related discipline
• Proven experience coaching, influencing, and partnering with senior business leaders
• Demonstrated success developing high-performing HR teams
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven people decisions
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practices across performance, engagement, compensation, and workforce planning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects with excellence
• A champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion across all people programs
• You stay curious - always learning, growing, and applying new ideas to elevate your work

Once here, you'll:

• Lead and inspire the HR Business Partner and People Relations teams, driving alignment with Westland's culture and business goals
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, translating business objectives into actionable people strategies
• Oversee people relations, ensuring timely, fair, and effective resolution of employee issues
• Collaborate with our HR Centers of Excellence (Learning & Development, Compensation, Talent Acquisition) to design and deliver impactful programs
• Partner with Change Management to embed change principles into HR initiatives
• Support organizational design and workforce planning to meet evolving business needs
• Lead talent and succession planning, partnering with Talent Acquisition to ensure strong internal pipeline for key positions
• Use HR analytics and insights to drive continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness
• Champion a diverse and inclusive culture across all stages of the employee experience
• Elevate the role of HR from reactive to proactive - continuously looking for ways to innovate and improve

Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

You belong here

We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.

At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email