Kathryn Styles, Mba, Cphr Email & Phone Number

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Oversees the talent acquisition & onboarding strategies and programs • Leads campus recruiting and employer branding for the University of Regina and SK Polytechnic • Develops and executes on the firm's wellness programming (including mental health initiatives)• Responsible for the firm's HR-related policies; reviews and updates existing policies and develops new policies, as needed• Oversees the annual employee engagement survey process • Provides coaching, guidance and… Show more • Oversees the talent acquisition & onboarding strategies and programs • Leads campus recruiting and employer branding for the University of Regina and SK Polytechnic • Develops and executes on the firm's wellness programming (including mental health initiatives)• Responsible for the firm's HR-related policies; reviews and updates existing policies and develops new policies, as needed• Oversees the annual employee engagement survey process • Provides coaching, guidance and recommendations to Partners and Managers Show less

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Provided HR support to a client group of 250 employees and managers; collaborated with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver products and services• Supported clients through the annual performance management process including calibrating performance evaluations and merit/bonus recommendations • Provided coaching and guidance to managers on addressing employee performance concerns, drafted performance improvement plans and delivered terminations • Facilitated manager training on a… Show more • Provided HR support to a client group of 250 employees and managers; collaborated with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver products and services• Supported clients through the annual performance management process including calibrating performance evaluations and merit/bonus recommendations • Provided coaching and guidance to managers on addressing employee performance concerns, drafted performance improvement plans and delivered terminations • Facilitated manager training on a variety of topics including performance management and compensation• Worked with the Total Rewards team on job description reviews and evaluations • Partnered with leave management on employee medical leaves and accommodation requests• Provided advice on proposed departmental restructures • Collaborated with the global HR office on employee transfers• Liaised with legal counsel on employee immigration matters Show less

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

• Co-led a manager initiative that highlighted the importance of continuous performance management and value in 1:1 employee meetings; included creating several resource guides, developing performance metrics, and facilitating manager learning sessions • Steering Committee Member and Career Coach for Innovation Place’s Leadership & Career Development Program• Researched, drafted and implemented an Alcohol & Drug Policy; included facilitating learning sessions for all supervisors /… Show more • Co-led a manager initiative that highlighted the importance of continuous performance management and value in 1:1 employee meetings; included creating several resource guides, developing performance metrics, and facilitating manager learning sessions • Steering Committee Member and Career Coach for Innovation Place’s Leadership & Career Development Program• Researched, drafted and implemented an Alcohol & Drug Policy; included facilitating learning sessions for all supervisors / employees and coordinating reasonable suspicion training for the supervisor group • Redesigned the Innovation Place performance appraisal / work plan process; focused on developing meaningful goal setting questions, providing examples for developing SMART goals, and making the process more employee-friendly • Collaborated with Communications & Brand Management department on development and implementation of a careers website that highlighted the benefits of working at Innovation Place, types of career opportunities available, and a “hear from our employees” page• Led a project team of four employees to develop a supervisor onboarding program Show less

Saskatoon, Sk

• Sourced and implemented two HR Information Systems (Talent Acquisition System and Job Description Builder) • Maintained a high level of hiring manager satisfaction; 2016 satisfaction scores showed 88% of hiring managers as ‘Very Satisfied’ and 12% as ‘Satisfied’ with the recruitment process and support provided• Led a corporate job description update project which resulted in updates to 80+ job descriptions and the development of a standard template for Department Head job… Show more • Sourced and implemented two HR Information Systems (Talent Acquisition System and Job Description Builder) • Maintained a high level of hiring manager satisfaction; 2016 satisfaction scores showed 88% of hiring managers as ‘Very Satisfied’ and 12% as ‘Satisfied’ with the recruitment process and support provided• Led a corporate job description update project which resulted in updates to 80+ job descriptions and the development of a standard template for Department Head job descriptions• Developed and implemented a Longlist Candidate Matrix designed to increase efficiency during the resume review stage • Developed and implemented an onboarding program for our food services subsidiary • Created and implemented employee and supervisor reference manuals• Drafted all employment contracts • Conducted, analyzed, and reported on exit interview feedback for our food services subsidiary• Provided back-up support for payroll entry and the timecard attendance system Show less

Regina, Sk

• Consulted with clients to understand their organizational and position-specific needs• Developed position profiles and advertisements• Coordinated with a local advertising firm on the design of advertisements• Created advertising and sourcing strategies • Sourced potential candidates for positions, positively marketing both the position and organization to them • Analyzed strengths, weaknesses and overall fit of potential candidates • Developed effective tools for… Show more • Consulted with clients to understand their organizational and position-specific needs• Developed position profiles and advertisements• Coordinated with a local advertising firm on the design of advertisements• Created advertising and sourcing strategies • Sourced potential candidates for positions, positively marketing both the position and organization to them • Analyzed strengths, weaknesses and overall fit of potential candidates • Developed effective tools for selection analysis including candidate reports and interview questions• Completed reference checks on candidates Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: VP, External Relations (MBA Representative Council)

B.B.A., Human Resources

Activities and Societies: Director, Corporate Relations (Business Students' Society), U of R JDC West Team, The International Students.