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The Manager, HR Project Management will play a vital role in guiding the strategy and execution of HR projects within the organization. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Workforce Initiatives, this position is responsible for leading a team that drives impactful HR solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and HR strategies. The Manager will oversee the HR Project Management team and collaborate closely with all HR teams, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders to deliver projects that enhance HR effectiveness and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the strategic vision for HR Project Management, aligning projects with organizational goals and HR strategies.
- Team Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the HR Project Management team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of HR projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with HR teams, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive innovation in HR project management practices. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Change Management: Lead change management efforts associated with HR projects, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new systems, processes, or initiatives.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all projects comply with organizational policies, industry regulations, and quality standards. Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain high standards.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. Develop mitigation plans and ensure timely resolution to keep projects on track.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Provide regular status updates, performance reports, and project documentation to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Project Management Expertise: Extensive experience in project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align projects with organizational goals and HR strategies.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in project deliverables.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
Professional Experience:
- HR Project Management: Proven track record of successfully leading HR projects and business process improvements.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- HR Knowledge: Deep understanding of HR practices, policies, and procedures. Experience with HR systems and technologies is a plus.
As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
