Vice-President - People & TalentCompanies: Windley Ely (Claims Management) & Halpenny Group (P&C Insurance Broker & Group Benefits)Location: London | Ottawa | TorontoReports To: Executive LeadershipEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentBilingualism: French/English an assetCompensation: Competitive Base + Performance Incentive ($110K - $140K)About the OrganizationsWindley Ely is a national claims management company headquartered in London, ON, with branch offices in Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa (155 employees). Halpenny Group is an independent commercial P&C insurance broker and group benefits provider operating in Ottawa and Toronto (50 employees). Together, these organizations employ approximately 205 professionals across six offices and four provinces. This role provides shared HR leadership across both companies under common ownership.The OpportunityReporting to executive leadership, the Vice-President – People & Talent will serve as the strategic and operational HR partner for both organizations. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role requiring equal parts people strategy and day‑to‑day HR delivery — from attracting specialized insurance talent to navigating multi‑provincial compliance across two distinct businesses.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a unified people strategy for both organizations; advise leadershipon organizational design, workforce planning, and successionLead talent acquisition for Windley Ely (functional claims staff and geographic branch support) and Halpenny Group (senior commercial brokers, account executives, and group benefits specialists)Manage full‑cycle employee relations across ON, AB, BC, and QC — grievances, performance management, accommodation,



and terminations in compliance with applicable provincial ESA and Human Rights legislationBenchmark and administer compensation for claims management and brokerage roles; manage group benefits plans; support commission and production incentive structuresEnsure compliance with provincial employment standards, AODA, PIPEDA, and RIBO licensing requirements across all jurisdictionsCoordinate licensing and professional development: RIBO CE, CIP, FCIP, CAIB, CPIB, GBA/CEBS for Halpenny; WCB/WSIB adjudication training and CDMS pathways for Windley ElyManage HRIS, multi‑provincial payroll coordination, and workforce reporting across a combined ~205‑person, six‑office operationQualificationsRequired:8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 3–5 years in a senior or director‑level roleDemonstrated experience in the Canadian insurance industry — brokerage, claims management, or a closely related sectorSolid working knowledge of employment standards across multiple Canadian provinces, particularly OntarioProven ability to manage HR independently across geographically distributed, multi‑entity teamsCHRL designationStrong Assets:Familiarity with RIBO licensing, commercial P&C lines, WCB/WSIB claims environments, group benefits administrationKnowledge of industry designations: CIP, FCIP, CAIB, CPIB, GBA, CEBS, CDMSMulti‑jurisdictional HR experience across ON, AB, BC, and QCFunctional bilingualism in French and EnglishWhat We OfferWindley Ely and Halpenny Group offer a competitive total rewards package including:Competitive base salary commensurate with experienceComprehensive group advantages plan including health, dental, wellness savings account, and Group RRSPProfessional development support and designation sponsorship (CIP, FCIP, CAIB, CPIB, CHRL)Hybrid work flexibilityDirect access to ownership and executive leadershipA unique opportunity to shape HR across two growing Canadian risk management businessesEEO & AccommodationsWindley Ely and Halpenny Group are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request throughout the selection process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Vice-President - People & Talent - C$110,000 - C$140,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Windley Ely & Halpenny Group
📍 Winnipeg