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. 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.
Strategic People Experience initiatives across Performance, Recognition, Sustainable Performance, and our organizational listening and actionsExperience design and activation approaches that support the adoption of Talent priorities.
Cross-functional partnerships and measurement approaches that drive continuous improvement.
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.
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.
Leaders and People Partners have the resources and support needed to apply Talent priorities effectively.
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.10+ years of progressive experience in employee experience, talent management, organizational effectiveness, HR strategy, transformation, or related fields.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without direct authority.
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, Behavioural Science, Design, or a related discipline preferred.
We'll recognize and support you in a adaptable 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.#Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. 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 religiou #

📌 Director People Experience Strategy (Canada)
🏢 Manulife/John Hancock
📍 Canada