Overview
We are evolving Talent into an integrated, enterprise-wide system that enables Manulife's strategy by shaping the workforce, performance, and leadership capabilities required to win today and in the future. Within this model, People Experience is about creating the conditions for our talent to feel connected and thrive day to day through practical solutions and explicit talent priorities.

The Director, People Experience Strategy helps bring the People Experience strategy to life by leading strategic initiatives across Performance, Recognition, Sustainable Performance, and Organizational Sensing & Insights. Working across Talent, HR, and the business, the role identifies opportunities, shapes solutions, and drives improvements that strengthen employee experience and business performance.

To lead this work, we are seeing a strategic leader who connects People Experience priorities and translates them into solutions that improve employee and leader experiences while supporting business outcomes.

What You Will Lead

Strategic People Experience initiatives across Performance, Recognition, Sustainable Performance, and our organizational listening and actions

Experience design and activation approaches that support the adoption of Talent priorities.

Organizational sensing and insight activities that translate employee feedback into action.

Leader resources, tools, and practices that strengthen employee and leader experiences.

Cross-functional partnerships and measurement approaches that drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic People Experience initiatives from design through implementation and continuous improvement.

Partner with business leaders, People Partners, and Talent teams to identify opportunities and improve employee experiences.

Translate Talent priorities into solutions, resources, and approaches that support leaders and employees.

Use employee feedback, organizational insights, and business priorities to shape recommendations and improvements.

Build alignment across stakeholders and functions to advance shared priorities and outcomes.

Monitor progress, risks, and results, providing recommendations to support decision-making.

Present insights, recommendations, and outcomes to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Lead and develop team members while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

People Experience priorities are translated into solutions that deliver measurable impact.

Leaders and People Partners have the resources and support needed to apply Talent priorities effectively.

Organizational sensing and insights lead to informed decisions and visible improvements.

Performance, recognition,



and sustainable performance experiences feel connected and relevant to everyday work.

Stakeholders view People Experience as a trusted partner that helps advance enterprise priorities.

Employees experience Talent practices as simple, connected, and easy to navigate.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience in employee experience, talent management, organizational effectiveness, HR strategy, transformation, or related fields.

Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a large, matrixed global organization.

Strong systems thinking and ability to translate complex strategies into practical solutions.

Experience using qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decisions and drive improvement.

Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without direct authority.

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and storytelling capabilities.Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, Behavioural Science, Design, or a related discipline preferred.

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

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

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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Referenced Salary Location
Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement
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Salary range is expected to be between
$125,100.00 CAD - $175,100.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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📌 Director People Experience Strategy (Ontario)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Ontario