GRO Program – HR

About the Program

GRO is Manulife's flagship early talent program—a two-year rotational program designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. The Human Resources (HR) Stream features rotations across high-impact HR functional areas such as HR Business Partner, People Analytics, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Global Learning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and more. You'll gain hands-on experience, build a broad HR foundation, and develop a global perspective on how HR drives business success. As part of GRO, you'll join a vibrant community of peers, benefit from professional development sessions, core skills trainings, mentorship, leadership exposure, and be empowered to grow into a future-ready HR leader.

Position Responsibilities

• Rotate through four core HR functions, gaining exposure to strategic and operational aspects of human resources
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to support initiatives that align with business goals and enhance employee experience
• Contribute to projects in areas such as workforce planning, DEI strategy, talent development, compensation, and HR analytics
• Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and propose actionable solutions
• Participate in coaching, training, and mentorship to support your growth and development throughout the program

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in human resources or a related field, or completion of an undergraduate degree and currently pursuing a post-graduate HR certificate, with an expected graduation Spring 2027
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with sound judgment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A passion for continuous improvement and a drive to make meaningful change
• Ability to influence through data and clear reasoning
• A natural curiosity to learn and apply new skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits

• Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
• Employee/family assistance plans
• Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
• Financial education and counseling resources
• Up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year
• Full range of statutory leaves of absence

Pay

Salary range is expected to be between $73,350.00 USD - $122,250.00 USD. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Schedule

Hybrid working arrangement

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