Liana (Lani) Stevenson, B.Ed, Cphr Email & Phone Number

St. Albert, Ab, Ca

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Canada Area

Recruited to align and support the overall organizational strategy by overseeing the development and execution of the Line of Business (LOB) specific people initiatives.Guided organizational leadership in all matters related to labour relations. Ensured regulatory compliance and reduced liability by maintaining expert knowledge of legal requirements related to standard operating procedures and personnel management. Trained, coached, and advised all managers and employees on company policies and procedures, organizational development, and training programs. Delivered support and leadership to line management establishing positive change management. Developed leadership capabilities throughout organization through coaching, employee engagement initiatives, development, planning, and facilitation. Mitigated complex employee and labour relations issues including handling grievances at all stages and conducting in-depth internal investigations.Selected Contributions:• 40% reduction in employee grievances utilizing proactive problem solving.• Promoted culture of positive employee and labour relations and increased employee engagement throughout Canada and the U.S.

Edmonton, Canada Area

Provided counsel and written recommendation on matters relating to Employee Relations. Prevented Human Rights complaint by conducting a thorough investigation and providing appropriate guidance.

Edmonton, Alberta

Reporting to the President, recruited to provide leadership as a member of the Executive Management Team for setting the strategic direction for Human Resources and developing and implementing best practice human resources initiatives.Launched direction for HR through the creation of an HR Strategic Plan. Successfully developed and implemented key HR functional initiatives and programs including New Employee Orientation & Onboarding, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Recruitment, Mentorship, Organizational Effectiveness, Training & Development and Policies & Procedures. Provided timely, accurate and relevant quarterly reports to the Allwest Advisory Board as a member of the Executive Team; presented quarterly updates to key stakeholders and Board Members. Enhanced the employee benefits program as evidenced by the addition of a Health Spending Account and a Group RRSP Program. Improved operational efficiency by implementing project management philosophies. Developed and applied key HR Metrics to identify trends and analyze key functional areas.Selected Contributions:• Increase from 73% to 95% in participation rate of annual employee engagement survey.• 30% increase in communication score by effective execution of action plans and coaching, leading and mentoring the Leadership Team.• Reduced employee turnover by improving processes including new hire orientation & onboarding, needs assessment and training & development.

Edmonton, Alberta

Advising and leading the Human Resources and Management Team in all matters related to Labour Relations.

Recruited to provide proactive HR advice, guidance, and support to a diverse set of business clients.Guided leaders and management in applying core HR practices, processes, and tools. Collaborated with leaders to ensure employee relations, organizational design, recruitment, performance management, salary information and new hire orientation needs were addressed. Prepared business leaders in the management of change and directed initiatives to increase productivity, performance, and profitability. Responded to Step I and II grievance meetings, chaired union/management meetings, and supported arbitrations and collective bargaining.

Edmonton, Alberta

Managing all HR core functional areas of responsibility, with an increased emphasis on HR policy and program development,

Edmonton, Alberta

Managing all HR core functional areas of responsibility, with an increased emphasis on matters relating to Employee & Labour Relations,