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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Led the Canadian Human Resources, Internal Communications and Office Services functions. Canada Leadership Team and Americas HR Leadership Team member. Primary HRBP and executive coach for the VP, Canadian Business and the Canada Leadership Team. • Led the creation and implementation of a multi-year human resources and communications strategy• Led a team accountable for strategic business partnering, employee experience, talent management, employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, workforce planning and analytics, performance management, learning & development, occupational health, communications, real estate, facilities management, travel & expenses, and emergency response• Responsible for several budgets and vendor contracts/relationships• Drafted and facilitated Executive internal communications including town halls and digital communications• Designed an employee experience program, inclusive of recognition, engagement, teleworking, wellness, community engagement, and DE&I programs• Enhanced and facilitated a strategic talent management framework inclusive of succession planning, talent action plans, individual development plans, leadership programs and regular talent reviews• Created and facilitated annual executive strategy and planning workshops • Led cross-disciplinary project teams that developed and implemented Occupational Health programs for Covid, disability management, fitness to work, etc. • Facilitated investigations and outcomes in partnership with internal and external stakeholders• Led the creation and implementation of new organization designs and change management strategies based on growth and downsizing of the business and acquisitions and divestitures • Improved the use of data analytics in the HRIS and implemented an HR dashboard and reports to utilize in the business performance dashboard and to drive HR and business initiatives• Represented Repsol on Canadian industry peer groups

Calgary, Canada Area

Primary HRBP for various business areas, including the Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Functions and General Counsel and their leadership team, all Global corporate and technical functions and field production operations. Led two Human Resources Advisors. • Participated in a four month international assignment in Madrid as a Global HR Business Partner • Led two HR Advisors who assisted with support for client groups. Responsible for setting and managing annual performance goals in addition to directing day-to-day work and providing mentorship and training • Change champion for the global acquisition of Talisman Energy by Repsol and for the organizational and program changes that were implemented in the years to follow• Maintained an intimate understanding of key business objectives and provided strategic people strategies that contributed to these goals. This included providing expertise in the areas of leadership coaching, talent management, organizational design, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, labour relations, learning & development, etc. • Developed, implemented and facilitated training of HR programs including talent management, performance management, employee development, reorganizations, etc. • Represented Human Resources on a multi-disciplinary project team that optimized the Production Operations function by over 30%• Served as a member of both client leadership teams and the human resources team as a contributor to strategic business decisions• Facilitated workplace investigations and recommended outcomes• Acted as primary HR liaison between business unit clients and both national and global HR centres of excellence• Participated as primary Human Resources Representative on the internal Emergency Response team and Joint Workplace Health & Safety team• Led, and participated as a member of, cross-functional project teams that developed and implemented optimization strategies for the business

Calgary, Ab

Facilitated the full-cycle recruitment process for positions from executive to administrative level in technical, corporate and operational areas internationally (Needs definition, creating and posting position description, sourcing and screening candidates, interviewing, presenting offer, initiating relocation and immigration processes). • Partnered with business unit leaders and HR Business Partners to proactively determine the positions and talent required to ensure success of the business unit• Developed and maintained relationships with client groups to ensure that Talent Acquisition is viewed as a value-adding strategic partner• Acted as a cross-functional liaison between other HR units and company departments (Global Mobility, Legal, etc.), external parties (staffing agencies) and candidates to ensure a smooth recruitment flow• Analyzed recruitment data to provide monthly metric updates to key stakeholders and to optimize practices and strategy • Developed and facilitated global mobility training for the Talent Acquisition team• Represented Repsol on industry Recruitment peer groups

Calgary, Canada Area

Facilitated the full-cycle recruitment of over 1200 unionized and non-unionized employees annually for various field and corporate areas of the organization• Responsible for the leadership and training of an Employment Specialist and Employment Coordinator• Presented information on organization and it’s hiring process to groups of 100+ prospective candidates and hiring leaders• Managed applicant data in the Successfactors Applicant Tracking System and managed company relationship with potential candidates• Key lead in the streamlining of organization's mass-hire recruiting model • Responsible for fostering positive work relationships with hiring managers in client groups• Provided expertise and guidance to hiring managers regarding the development of job descriptions, sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions, shortlisting techniques, use of the Applicant Tracking System and behavioral based interviews • Travelled 30-40% annually across Canada assisting client groups with recruiting talent • Led a project that streamlined the organization’s bulk hiring process• Partnered with the Training & Development department to lead a project that facilitated the planning of training for several thousand corporate employees for essential positions

Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Answered inquiries and advised students on career paths that were relevant to their education and experience Revised and posted job descriptions sent in by organizations to the university Assessed and critiqued resumes and cover letters brought in by students Conducted mock interviews with students and provided feedbackFacilitated various career workshops pertaining to resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and job searching

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Solely responsible for the recruitment of approximately 35 co-op studentsLiaised with contacts from various Canadian and American universities to recruit talentCreated and posted job descriptions, screened resumes, conducted interviews, and assisted with relocationEntered and maintained employee information utilizing Peoplesoft softwareRepresented the company at various university career fairs and industry eventsPrepared a research report and recommendations for the VP of HR regarding recruitment and retention optimization opportunities

Come By Chance, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Updated employee disability case management reports daily and attended bi-weekly disability meetings with company physiciansObserved and took minutes during grievance meetings involving company and union representativesSolely responsible for the hiring of approximately 20 co-op studentsCreated and posted job descriptions, screened resumes, conducted interviews, and carried out reference checks Maintained employee files and information using Oracle softwareAnswered various external enquiries via telephone and email from applicants, companies, etcPrepared a research report and recommendations for the Director of HR regarding company succession planning

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Assisted customers with financial transactions and resolved problems at first point of contactProvided excellent customer service and worked effectively in a team environment