Head of Executive Assessments

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Head of Executive Assessments to join our Human Resources team and lead our assessment and executive recruitment strategy. In this role you will be responsible for implementing, and evaluating the company's assessment tools and processes, as well as debriefing executives on their results and providing coaching and feedback. You will also leverage the aggregated assessment data to inform talent decisions and support succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. Additionally, you will manage the executive recruitment team and oversee the sourcing, screening, and selection of senior-level talent.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute the company's assessment strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of executives and high-potential employees, using a variety of methods such as interviews, psychometric tests, simulations, and 360-degree feedback.
• Provide in-depth debriefs to executives on their assessment results, highlighting their strengths, areas for improvement, and development opportunities.
• Analyze and interpret the aggregated assessment data, and provide insights and recommendations to senior leaders and HR partners on talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage the executive recruitment team, and provide guidance and direction on the sourcing, screening, and selection of senior-level candidates, while balancing intern/external hiring ratio.
• Ensure consistency and quality of the executive recruitment process, and monitor key metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, HR partners, assessment vendors, and executive search firms.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the field of industrial/organizational psychology, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

What do you need to succeed?

• PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in designing and conducting assessments for executives and high-potential employees, preferably in a large and complex organization.
• Expert knowledge of psychometric theory and practice, and proficiency in using various assessment tools and methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to synthesize and communicate complex data and findings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to provide constructive and actionable feedback to executives.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, and experience in leading and developing a high-performing team.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.

What's in it for you?

• Anchored to our Purpose, our Sustainability Plan has three pillars which represent the areas where we have the greatest opportunity to drive positive impact in society: increasing financial security, fostering healthier lives, and advancing sustainable investing.
• We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential.
• Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years.
• In 2024, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers.
• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.
• We're also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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