People Leader (Human Resources) - Canada

At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. Well help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues clients and partners youll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

GHD has an immediate opportunity for a People Leader Canada.The People Leader will have responsibility for theCanadian region and serve on the Canada Leadership Team. This position will provide professional and contemporary strategic and operational people management advice and initiates human resource best practices to support the achievement of the regions business objectives and GHDs overall strategic goals. The position can be located in the GTA Montreal or Vancouver.

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Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnership

• Develop a strategy for growth to contribute to the overall Canadian business strategy from a people perspective anticipate future human resources needs and develop scalable human resources processes to support a rapidly growing workforce.
• Work collaboratively with Executive General Manager Canada to define business priorities.
• Works with Regional General Manager and Center of Excellence partners on specific development and succession needs.
• Lead through high growth periods and implement effective organizational structure designs.
• Analyzes talent data to provide insight to the region for training and learning/development priorities.
• Champions Inclusion and Diversity through partnership with Center of Excellence and strategic partnership with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Collaborating with business leadership at all levels in operational matters.
• Manages performance process outcomes and follow-up action for region.

People Leadership

• Lead and inspire the local team to deliver People KPIs; align all People processes and programs to core values strategic priorities and vision in accordance with group policies.
• Ensure seamless execution of People operations including payroll benefits and compliance.
• Implement systems and processes to optimize People efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
• Monitor People metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of People initiatives and make data-driven improvements.
• Ensures region people processes are consistent with company policy and local legal requirements

What you will bring:

Education:

Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred

Experience

• General Experience: Experience level enables job holder to provide leadership to others regarding work related systems processes and challenges (10years).
• Managerial Experience: Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives within medium to long time frames (10 Years).
• Proven track record of managing through high growth periods and implementing effective organizational structure designs.
• Proven ability to cultivate and establish a positive organizational culture.
• Client first mindset.
• Proven ability to develop and align leadership and business groups in support of achieving business strategy.

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. Well give you control over your career empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process

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