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Gore Mutual Insurance

Mutual insurer of property and casualty

People Operations Lead

Full-TimePosted on 10/8/2026
$81k - $131k+ Discretionary bonus
Senior
Bachelor's
Cambridge, ON, Canada
Hybrid
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination, Compensation & Benefits

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including payroll administration, employee services, HR systems management, and handling confidential employee information.
  • Strong knowledge of HR practices, policies, and employment-related processes.
  • Experience managing and maintaining HRIS platforms; experience with ADP is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to streamline processes, identify efficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience is accepted.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical lead for HR Operations processes, including payroll, benefits administration, leave management, HRIS management, and onboarding and offboarding.
  • Lead administration of HR Operations programs, including STIP/Merit, performance management, and compensation adjustment cycles.
  • Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HR Operations processes.
  • Perform Job Description Questionnaire evaluations as required.
  • Support compensation survey data review and file preparation, compensation cycles, and other regular Total Rewards processes as required.
  • Oversee People Experience Operations audits and implement related action items.
  • Lead the People Experience Operations policy review process.
  • Oversee and audit payroll processes.
  • Respond to People Inbox queries and support the People Operations Analyst with questions.
  • Coach and mentor new People Experience Operations employees.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize processes.
  • Participate in special projects and other assigned responsibilities, including regular presentations and stepping into forums when the Director is unavailable.
  • Build relationships with People Experience Partners, leaders, and employees to positively affect work relationships, morale, and productivity.
  • Use formal needs analysis and/or consultations to identify gaps or opportunities for new or improved services and programs.

About the company

Gore Mutual Insurance provides property and casualty insurance in Canada through a network of trusted broker partners. As one of Canada’s oldest mutual insurers, it combines long-term financial strength with a purpose-driven approach to insurance. Products are offered via brokers and are designed to protect individuals and businesses from property, casualty, and related risks. The company operates through a mutual structure, meaning policyholders are members who participate in the company’s direction and benefits, with profits reinvested for the long-term benefit of customers and communities. In addition to competitive coverage, Gore Mutual emphasizes a digitally-led experience powered by its values and broker partnerships. Its goal is to be a national insurer that does good by employees, customers, broker partners, and the communities it serves, while delivering reliable coverage and service through a modern, digital-first approach.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Canada

Founded

1839

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What believers are saying

  • January 5, 2026 merger approved all required regulators, reducing transaction uncertainty.
  • Andy Taylor now oversees Gore and Unica, bringing clearer accountability for integration execution.
  • Wildfire Defense Systems coverage for British Columbia strengthens claims handling during worsening wildfire seasons.

What critics are saying

  • Beneva integration starts in 2026; systems, workflows, and responsibilities are changing now.
  • Gore’s brand is temporary; Beneva plans full transition within one year, erasing identity.
  • Any failed integration or service disruption in Ontario and West could accelerate broker defections.

What makes Gore Mutual Insurance unique

  • Gore Mutual’s 180-year mutual heritage still resonates with Canadian brokers and policyholders.
  • May 23, 2024 wildfire defense partnership gives British Columbia clients hands-on loss mitigation.
  • January 1, 2026 Beneva merger creates broader capital, distribution, and underwriting scale.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

Coverager
Jan 21st, 2025
Beneva And Gore Mutual To Merge

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Canadian Underwriter
Oct 7th, 2024
Chris Van Kooten joining Gore as new Chief Underwriting Officer

TORONTO, ON, OCTOBER 7, 2024/insPRESS/ - Canadian Underwriter is thrilled to announce that Chris Van Kooten will join Gore Mutual as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective October 21.

Coverager
Jun 14th, 2024
Gore Mutual Partners With Wildfire Defense Systems

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Newswire
May 23rd, 2024
Gore Mutual partners with Wildfire Defense Systems to protect British Columbia properties from wildfires

CAMBRIDGE, ON, May 23, 2024 /CNW/ - With the early start to the 2024 wildfire season, Gore Mutual Insurance has partnered with Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS), the largest provider in North America of Qualified Insurance Resource wildfire loss intervention services, to actively defend all Gore Mutual residential and commercial building policyholders in British Columbia.

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