Calgary, Alberta, Canada
An accomplished and knowledgeable Human Resources professional with 6+ years of experience cultivating trusting advisor relationships with key stakeholders and leaders, and skillfully implementing HR strategies that exceed goals and drive transformative change. Offers a diverse portfolio of competencies spanning the entire spectrum of human resources, from talent management/ performance strategy, workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance management to the lifecycle management of HR programs and projects. Excels in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion by eliminating obstacles and providing essential resources within a psychologically safe environment. Values being a highly trusted and reliable partner, committed to building and maintaining positive and productive relationships that are achieved through transparent communication, empathy, and a genuine dedication to supporting long-term organizational success through the optimization of HR operations and people processes.
-Lead a team of ≤7 direct reports in the strategic and operational management of HR and financial operations within Assessment and Tax (A&T) -Oversee full cycle recruitment and onboarding, performance management, and succession planning -Manage conflict and address underperformance through development performance management plans and subsequent corrective action -Manage comprehensive budget planning and reporting -Lead training, onboarding, and educational partnerships to promote continuous learning; oversee the implementation of knowledge management strategies to capture and share information, driving career and performance development initiatives for enhanced employee growth and engagement -Responsible for the oversight and execution of various HR programs and projects, contributions include engaging with relevant parties, defining project objectives and timelines, creating project charters and plans, allocating and managing project resources, risk management, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes; highlighted projects include: *Development of a Summer Internship Program, utilizing best-practice attraction strategies to engage and retain a high-volume of seasonal contract hires annually; program gained recognition for its ability to identify top-performing talent, resulting in ~30% of hires transitioning into permanent hires *Developed and implemented a comprehensive Learning & Development Strategy for A&T aimed to foster a trusting and safe learning environment and is expected to achieve a future learning culture marked by innovation, engagement and succession -Collaborate with Environmental Safety Management (ESM) and Corporate Security to initiate and plan activities required for compliance with Health & Safety objectives -Selected as a Mentor for the 2021 Emerging Leaders program to share leadership insights and experience with developing Leaders
-Acted as the primary point of contact for Assessment employees on all HR inquiries related to payroll, recruitment, benefits, and expense reimbursement as well as coordinated and facilitated required training -Served as the key liaison between Assessment and the corporate Human Resources team including the HR Business Partner, Labour Relations, and Pay Services, as well as the Local 38 Union -Created and lead the Assessment Assistant Recruitment program for Assessment from 2017 to 2018 -Completed monthly HR reporting, monitoring vacancies, position changes, and probationary reviews using HCM -Participated as a Mentor in the City of Calgary Summer Student Mentorship program in 2017