Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead HR compliance and risk management initiatives that safeguard our organizations integrity and protect personal this role you will partner with HR teams and project stakeholders to strengthen risk controls ensure privacy compliance and maintain robust business continuity plans. Youll gain exposure to enterprise risk frameworks and play a critical role in shaping HRs compliance strategy while contributing to a culture of accountability and resilience.
Position Responsibilities:
Facilitate completion of new and updates to existing Risk and Controls Self-Assessments (RCSA) for HR processes.
Collaborate with HR teams and process owners to ensure accurate documentation of risks controls and corrective actions.
Work with project teams to complete Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) for initiatives impacting personal information.
Complete Material Change Triage templates and maintain inventory and metrics related to the Change Standard.
Ensure HR business continuity plans are compliant with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records and provide reporting on compliance metrics and risk mitigation progress.
Support the execution of the HR RCSA methodology by coordinating and documenting key control walkthroughs facilitating independent testing where required and supporting the maintenance of evidence of control design and effectiveness
Provide support for the PeopleComms teams and global compliance and risk management programs
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management compliance or HR governance.
Experience facilitating RCSA and privacy impact assessments.
Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory compliance standards.
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with process mapping tools (e.g. Microsoft Visio) and risk systems (e.g. Archer).
Experience in change management and business continuity planning.
Strong analytical and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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.
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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
Waterloo OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$92900.00 CAD - $142900.00 CADIf 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 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.