Michael Elder Email & Phone Number

Stellarton, Nova Scotia, CA

• Manages a process of organization development that addresses workforce challenges such as succession planning, talent development, talent management, employee retention, organizational design, and change management.
• Act as a trusted business partner; influence decisions that align with organizational values, drive growth and engagement; leads business compliance with government legislation and industry regulations and with.
• Communicate the function's strategy and its relationship to the organization's mission, vision and values; clarify the actions needed to implement it within the area of responsibility; motivate people to commit to.
• Provide authoritative direction to senior leaders at the business unit or regional level to enable the implementation of policy, projects, and change initiatives.
• Use the organization's formal development framework to identify the division's development needs. Plan and implement actions, including continuing professional development to build their professional capabilities..
• Support the communication, execution, and deployment of initiatives to their team and division / function

Stellarton, Nova Scotia, CA

• Conducted extensive review into harmonization and optimization of key Human Resources processes, creating new and revised resources and supports including investigation protocols, discipline letter templates and.
• Led steering and working committees on Retail Support Centre Retention & Turnover Improvement, focusing on easy to apply best practices and processes including exit surveys, interview guides and engagement efforts
• Developed Success Profiles listing in detail the role based responsibilities, skills and technical abilities required to succeed in a role for numerous operations management and Human Resources positions
• Assembled and oversaw Human Resources working committee to provide feedback on current and future processes and processes
• Supported creation of new Franchise Service Delivery Model ensuring Franchise Operators receive the assistance they require for successful people management and sustainment of future HR initiatives
• Reviewed best in class HR processes in North America, applying findings into development and updating of new resources

Stellarton, Nova Scotia, CA

• Organized and facilitated calibration meetings for Alberta, creating templates andprocesses to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Oversaw numerous projects: Tableau Training, updated process for discipline, creation ofan HR Retail SharePoint site, participation in a DACUM for the HRBP role, Fuel Leadershiptraining, detailed store consultations.
• Suggested performance management opportunities to management, building outIndividual Development Plans (IDP), Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) andprogressive discipline, including introducing a formalized process.
• Interviewed SMT and DMT candidates, acting as the primary HR representative for Albertafor selection and as an ongoing support.
• Advised and mediated meetings around conflict management situations betweenemployees. This included conducting investigations into harassment and bullying relatingto our respectful workplace policy.
• Facilitated leadership courses and sessions for SMT / DMT, as well as for other leaderswithin districts. Presented at several launch events and for online HR training.

Stellarton, Nova Scotia, CA

• Conduct regular and routine store visits for the purpose of creating effective relationships with all employee levels while assessing and addressing employee issues and store morale
• Works with management (and where they exist, union representatives), to ensure consistent approach to progressive discipline action, termination decisions, and dispute resolutions
• In partnership with retail management and the Engagement team, implement and coach on effective employee engagement strategies
• Manage and maintain the succession planning and employee development process for retail stores in assigned area
• Work closely with the LR team and union representatives on a variety of LR related issues relating to unionized employees
• Liaise with the Abilities team with WCB, STD, and LTD claims management and RTW procedures when required

Stellarton, Nova Scotia, CA

- Design and develop training materials and learning guides to support development of Store Managers and Department Managers in Training.- Facilitate presentations, using Learning best practices and approaches to support and encourage adult learning.- Provide ongoing sustainment support for various programs, including Better Champions customer service.

Stellarton, Nova Scotia, CA

- Establishment and development of further change agent network in Sobeys West, focusing on building change competency and understanding at all levels in the organization.- Facilitate change tools, processes, and theories training through group workshops for company leaders and employees.- Coach and support project leadership through change initiatives.

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- Assisting with creation of a new Careers Application Website and landing pages showcasing specific reasons to work with Safeway.- Assessing job advertisement methods, mediums and effectiveness for quality and quantity of candidates.- Networking with Community Based Organizations and Educational Institutes throughout Southern Alberta.- Developing Talent.

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- Assisting with Recruitment efforts: Job Fairs, Employer Connections, Community Based Organizations.- Conducting interviews, orientation and training for retail and skilled positions.- Providing detailed training to In Store Recruiters, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy.

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Interviews, Hiring, Orientations, Web Based Training, On the Job Training.

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Customer Service, Western Union, Cash Handling, Management, Supervision, Delegation, Payroll, Administrative Duties.