The Manager, Talent Development & EDI collaborates with corporate and site HR teams to develop, implement, and manage the organization's people management processes and culture initiatives. The role plays a critical part in enhancing employee growth, supporting performance management, and driving organizational culture improvements.
This is a hybrid role based out of their downtown Toronto office.
Key Responsibilities:
Performance Management:
- Support the performance management cycle to ensure consistent application and clear understanding across the organization.
- Deliver training on the performance management process to new HR leads and corporate employees as needed.
- Regularly review and update training materials to incorporate best practices and feedback.
- Communicate schedules, milestones, and process updates clearly to stakeholders.
- Monitor adherence to performance management processes and ensure timely completion.
Employee Development & Mentoring:
- Identify and coordinate individual development opportunities, including external training, coaching, and 360-degree feedback.
- Support the design and implementation of training programs aligned with organizational goals.
- Work with managers and employees to create and implement individual development plans.
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring high-quality services.
- Maintain accurate records of talent development and keep an updated roster of external coaches and coaching engagements.
Talent Reviews & Succession Planning:
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure talent reviews and succession planning processes effectively support the talent pipeline at all levels.
- Coordinate with HR site leads to ensure timely completion of talent reviews.
- Support the execution of talent reviews for the corporate office and maintain thorough records.
- Update succession planning templates for management discussions.
Engagement & Culture:
- Develop, implement, and promote employee surveys and action plans to enhance engagement and strengthen organizational culture.
- Support the company-wide engagement survey process, including setup, communication, and analysis of results.
- Serve as a key resource for site leads regarding the online survey platform.
- Promote Culture Plan and ensure alignment with organizational values and goals.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
- Support the planning and execution of EDI initiatives, including events like the Speaker Series.
- Partner with HR to track and report on EDI demographics and progress.
- Attend industry forums related to EDI and present key learnings to the corporate EDI committee.
- Manage additional EDI projects as assigned.
Integration of New Sites:
- Ensure smooth integration of new sites into organization’s talent development processes.
- Provide necessary tools and resources to facilitate the effective transition of new sites.
- Offer ongoing support to new sites to address integration challenges and ensure alignment with organizational practices.
Onboarding Tools/Resources:
- Enhance the onboarding experience for new employees through continuous improvement of program materials.
- Collaborate with HR to regularly update and improve onboarding resources
- Ensure onboarding materials are comprehensive, up-to-date, and aligned with best practices.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of demonstrated expertise in implementing talent development strategies and processes.
- Certification in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is a valuable asset.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven ability to address equity, diversity, and inclusion issues for underrepresented groups.
- Familiar with relevant legislation related to discrimination and equity.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills to support talent development and EDI goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, presenting findings, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in analyzing data to track the effectiveness of talent development and EDI programs; strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including setting objectives, timelines, and ensuring deliverables.
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