HR Leader responsible for leading strategic execution of the HC strategy for the Manitoba and Saskatchewan region (200 staff, 15 partners, 3 locations) through collaboration with local firm partners, National HC leaders and Centers of Expertise. Selected contributions:• Advised and coached all staff levels providing counsel in all areas of Human Resources to effectively resolve people issues, improve staff performance, support business strategy and engage staff• Effectively… Show more HR Leader responsible for leading strategic execution of the HC strategy for the Manitoba and Saskatchewan region (200 staff, 15 partners, 3 locations) through collaboration with local firm partners, National HC leaders and Centers of Expertise. Selected contributions:• Advised and coached all staff levels providing counsel in all areas of Human Resources to effectively resolve people issues, improve staff performance, support business strategy and engage staff• Effectively executed all HR programs utilizing resources such as national centres of excellence and SME’s to implement HR solutions that contributed to the employee experience and enabled the business to execute HR and business strategies• Applied policies, standards and procedures in compliance with applicable governance and legislative requirements to address issues in a positive manner that supported PwC’s vision, mission and values• Partnered with leadership to understand business goals and objectives and used this knowledge to anticipate and plan for future human capability needs, structure and succession• Re-aligned administrative organizational model to support client facing staff resulting in cost savings, skill and capability alignment to achieve higher service levels• Initiated human resources strategies and influenced business leaders to take actions, which led to an increase in the People Engagement Index from 65% to 73% (Best in Class norm is 74%), the largest year over year increase in any PwC region in Canada• Met annual campus recruitment targets through improved processes while reducing budget• Led local delivery of the annual HR programs related to performance management, talent planning, campus recruitment, delivery of training and development solutions, performance management and compensation reviews• Consistently exceeded client expectations by delivering high quality of work in a timely and efficient manner Show less

Utilized expertise to execute key HR projects including workforce review documentation, incentive program preparation, calculations and payment statements, policy reviews and training presentations, engagement survey analysis, and Talent Scorecard compilation and other HR support.

Executed several key HR projects and replacement for two maternity leaves supporting approximately 350 employees across 6 provinces. Selected contributions:• Completed an analysis of options and legal implications of changes to the salesforce compensation program that resulted in an improved program from a motivational, cost and legal perspective• Led development of compensation structure resulting in clear documentation and an efficient on-going review process that increased… Show more Executed several key HR projects and replacement for two maternity leaves supporting approximately 350 employees across 6 provinces. Selected contributions:• Completed an analysis of options and legal implications of changes to the salesforce compensation program that resulted in an improved program from a motivational, cost and legal perspective• Led development of compensation structure resulting in clear documentation and an efficient on-going review process that increased staff confidence in the pay structure, equity and market competitiveness• Conducted audits of benefit programs and WCB that resulted in cost savings through negotiation of better rates and removal of unnecessary / duplicated coverage• Created HR policies and employment practices aligned with business goals that complied with multi-provincial HR laws resulting in clarity for all staff levels and legally defensible practices• Co-led workforce planning initiatives for all staff resulting in clarity of training/experience needs and gap analysis for on-going HR and business activities Show less

Responsible for corporate employee relations programs for staff levels ranging from 1000 to 4000+ and 10+ divisions. Collaborated with corporate and divisional staff to develop solutions aligned to business requirements and objectives and the employment philosophy. Selected contributions:• Managed employee issues and investigations, resolving them in a manner that enhanced employee confidence, company reputation and brand and minimized external intervention• Initiated employee… Show more Responsible for corporate employee relations programs for staff levels ranging from 1000 to 4000+ and 10+ divisions. Collaborated with corporate and divisional staff to develop solutions aligned to business requirements and objectives and the employment philosophy. Selected contributions:• Managed employee issues and investigations, resolving them in a manner that enhanced employee confidence, company reputation and brand and minimized external intervention• Initiated employee relations and communications programs that enhanced the employment relationship, avoided unionization and maintained engagement in spite of declining business results• Coached all staff levels in areas related to legal compliance and policy application in a legal and ethical manner aligned to corporate values• Implemented in-house PR/HR system and established PR team resulting in improved planning capabilities, streamlined HR functions and provision of information to stakeholders to support business growth and improvements to HR programs• Managed policy and program changes necessitated by legal or environmental changes by evaluating implications and proposing solutions to comply and advance HR programs Show less

Collaborated with the Corporate HR Director to create, implement and manage HR programs including implementation of a comprehensive payroll/HRIS, development of standard HR metrics and policies.

Performed administrative duties including hiring of permanent and temporary production and office staff, benefit administration, short and long-term disability claim management, payroll assistance, filing and basic human resource reporting.