AVP, People Partner

The role of a People Partner at Manulife John Hancock is a dynamic one requiring a blend of strong skills in human resources data acumen listening and insights and outstanding leadership coaching and mentoring abilities. This role combines market-leading practices with a strategic understanding of how business operates all while engaging leaders in an enterprise-wide talent strategy.

Position Responsibilities :

• Strategic partner aligned to organizations within John Hancock to develop and drive the people strategy workforce planning (e.g. skills structure people etc.) talent management and organizational change.
• Be a thought leader and agent of change with respect to the People function constantly and creatively assessing and sharing opportunities and risks with respect to the function driving continuous improvement and demonstrating how the People / Comms function may be used changed or adapted to provide benefits to the broader organization.
• Be the face of One People / Comms to leadership ensuring People partners and resources are delivered seamlessly and in a customer-centric way to support acquisition engagement and retention of top talent in line with business need.
• Actively analyze data with the goal of communicating insights back to the business to advise their people related strategies and priorities.
• Proactively and strategically drive talent identification and development processes to ensure that the John Hancock leaders deliver meaningful career experiences for our talent while maintaining sufficient bench strength and succession plans for officer and critical roles.
• Partner closely with the wider People function to leverage our global scale contributing to its agenda and operate seamlessly as one team.
• Provides feedback advice and coaching to senior leaders on talent issues People strategies and leadership
• Anticipates impact of change (including risks) on the organization and provides advice and education to leaders including escalation as appropriate.
• Oversees delivery of all cyclical employee initiatives such as Employee Engagement Survey Performance Management Talent Review and Compensation Cycle for assigned client groups etc.

Required Qualifications :

When you join our team :

Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife / John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife / John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .

Referenced Salary Location

Boston Massachusetts

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$152900.00 USD - $283800.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education / training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife / John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption / surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee / family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension / 401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays 3 personal days 150 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify

Company : John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

Key Skills

Presentation Skills,Risk Management,Financial Services,IFRS,Banking,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Securities Law,Investment Banking,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1