GRO Program - HR

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a bold new approach to early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’s flagship early talent program. It’s more than just a job, it’s a launchpad for your career. GRO offers a consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization. Accelerate your career in human resources with our GRO Human Resources (HR) Stream, a key stream within our GRO early talent program. This two-year program 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. 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. Application Instructions:Please submit a resume and cover letter in one PDF file.#LI-JHThis posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt 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 religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io Salary LocationBoston, MassachusettsWorking ArrangementHybridSalary range is expected to be between$73,350.00 USD - $122,250.00 USDEmployees 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for the salary range for your location.Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes 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, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-VerifyCompany: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)SummaryLocation: Boston, MassachusettsType: Full time