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Human Resources executive consultant providing HR and OD strategy that is motivational and efficient. Specialties include:• Global Human Resources Leadership Experience• Due Diligence, Merger & Acquisition Restructuring• Change Management & Reengineering• National Employment Law Expertise • High Performance Talent Management & Recruiting• Compensation / Performance Management. • Transforming Cultures • Employee & Labour Relations

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Reported to the President, North America. Responsible for North American HR operations for this global technology services company. Led strategic planning, recruiting, hiring, labour and employee relations, restructuring, payroll, performance management and compensation development programs. • Served as key member of North American Leadership team. Led the development and execution of the HR strategic plan in support of a unified corporate culture• Managed and led all functions and… Show more Reported to the President, North America. Responsible for North American HR operations for this global technology services company. Led strategic planning, recruiting, hiring, labour and employee relations, restructuring, payroll, performance management and compensation development programs. • Served as key member of North American Leadership team. Led the development and execution of the HR strategic plan in support of a unified corporate culture• Managed and led all functions and negotiations related to resolving union bargaining and grievances• Lowered costs (~ 20%) by identifying and negotiating new compensation and reward plans• Implemented employee-engagement program in order to identify improvements in HR and throughout the company• Spearheaded divisional cost reduction program by planning and implementing restructuring while still maintaining an acceptable level of morale. Cost reduction > $1.0M annually• Developed succession plan designed to emphasize retention of key personnel• Conducted due diligence of potential acquisition of US entity • Key contributor to corporate-wide programs including reorganization and employee culture development Show less

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RDBJ provides Human Resources and Organizational Development services to companies in the engineering, infrastructure, environmental, construction, technology and resources industries. RDBJ partners with clients by aligning corporate and HR strategy to reach a culture of high performance. These activities include: talent and performance management, workforce and human capital planning, organizational design, change and culture management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion… Show more RDBJ provides Human Resources and Organizational Development services to companies in the engineering, infrastructure, environmental, construction, technology and resources industries. RDBJ partners with clients by aligning corporate and HR strategy to reach a culture of high performance. These activities include: talent and performance management, workforce and human capital planning, organizational design, change and culture management, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, health, safety and wellness, employee and labour relations and training, learning and development. Show less

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Responsible for leadership of HR and OD strategy for this privately-held mechanical and electrical engineering entity employing 500+ employees across Canada. Carried-out strategic planning, recruiting, compensation, performance management and restructuring.• Negotiated and integrated newly acquired businesses• Improved employee workflow and enhanced compliance and staff performance by developing corporate systems • Initiated human resources reporting system to identify progress… Show more Responsible for leadership of HR and OD strategy for this privately-held mechanical and electrical engineering entity employing 500+ employees across Canada. Carried-out strategic planning, recruiting, compensation, performance management and restructuring.• Negotiated and integrated newly acquired businesses• Improved employee workflow and enhanced compliance and staff performance by developing corporate systems • Initiated human resources reporting system to identify progress in key areas (turnover, employee retention, recruitment, benefit costs etc.)• Implementation of performance management program • Designed remuneration programs aligned with industry standards that served to reduce key-employee turnover (turnover reduction of key personnel by ~20%)• Created framework and mandate for Executive Management Committee that increased communication and reduced reporting times• Redesigned and introduced recruiting and selection program that reduced time to hire (~22%) Show less

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Member of senior management team for this 400 employee North American publically-traded IT/software/technology enterprise. Carried-out all HR functions and restructuring activities. • Developed and implemented HR strategic blueprint commensurate with sale of business to competitor• Ensured orderly employee downscaling while ensuring adherence to customer commitments with a concurrent cost reduction of ~$2.2M annually• Implemented revised benefits as well as RSP/401k programs… Show more Member of senior management team for this 400 employee North American publically-traded IT/software/technology enterprise. Carried-out all HR functions and restructuring activities. • Developed and implemented HR strategic blueprint commensurate with sale of business to competitor• Ensured orderly employee downscaling while ensuring adherence to customer commitments with a concurrent cost reduction of ~$2.2M annually• Implemented revised benefits as well as RSP/401k programs that served to incent employees• Introduced revised performance management and compensation programs using MBO Show less

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Member of senior management team for this 500 employee, international high-tech company. Responsible for HR leadership corporate-wide including opening offices, due diligence/implementation, HR strategy and all other HR functions. • Active member of senior management and development teams as company moved from employee base of sub-100 to 450• Cited by CEO for outstanding contributions to Company in two consecutive years running• Designed and led management training programs… Show more Member of senior management team for this 500 employee, international high-tech company. Responsible for HR leadership corporate-wide including opening offices, due diligence/implementation, HR strategy and all other HR functions. • Active member of senior management and development teams as company moved from employee base of sub-100 to 450• Cited by CEO for outstanding contributions to Company in two consecutive years running• Designed and led management training programs concerning understanding employee relations, diversity issues, organizational development, and retention. Increased morale by ~ 15% and increased retention ~ 18% • Implemented employee-engagement program that served to improve HR process and performance• Participated in due diligence and implementation during two acquisitions. Assimilated acquired firms into the culture, business and systems in various geographic locations• Streamlined talent management and performance-based compensation for all offices Show less

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Responsible for engineering project management and government relations for thishighly respected high-tech company. • Created Project Management Department. Time to market averaged ~20%• Conducted all university and college intern and coop hiring• Opened and staffed new offices• Secured grants in excess of $2M

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