Regional Human Resources Manager

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ATS Engagement No.:	1357
Location (click to sort):	Vancouver, BC
# of Openings:	1
We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory services across Canada and globally as a member firm of Grant Thornton International. Together with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton we enjoy an enviable position in the marketplace as the fifth largest national firm in the country and a clear leader in the privately held business space. Our vision is to create sustainable advantage for our clients, our people, and the communities in which we work and live.  We believe that what we do matters, and we strive to make a difference every day, individually and collectively. Our brand is synonymous with trust.  We are privileged to work with some of Canada’s most successful private and public organizations; and we are very proud to have been recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for the last six consecutive years. We are successfully executing an ambitious strategy to establish a distinctive leadership brand in each of the markets in which we operate.  It’s a very exciting time for our firm - we have the resources to compete, and the culture to differentiate.
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Regional HR Manager for Western Canada,  Vancouver or Calgary Value proposition This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to take their career to the next level by leading the alignment and delivery of national strategy, adapted to local needs, across Western Canada. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of HR professionals, across several disciplines, in developing and implementing people strategies, policies and practices throughout Western Canada. The ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial culture that provides high levels of autonomy to its people, enabling them to really make a difference. As you travel extensively throughout Western Canada, you will become a coach and mentor for senior professionals as well as your HR managers, thereby influencing and enabling others to achieve their professional goals and contributing to a motivating team environment. As a subject matter expert, you will consult and guide your team of managers allowing them to become empowered and able to resolve local challenges, as they may arise. Your current experience at managing complex people issues will be buoyed with an ability to leverage the international and national best practices and resources of an established, dynamic growing organization.  Reporting to the National Managing Director, People and Culture, with dotted line reporting to the Regional Managing Partner, your responsibilities will include: Partnering with other regional HR managers and national HR leaders to align all strategic HR initiatives to promote and support the firm’s employer value proposition Working with the national HR leadership team and local HR Managers in Western Canada to drive our employer brand development – both internally and externally, talent development and change leadership Partnering with and coaching firm leaders to inspire and engage our people Providing local market input into the design and development of national HR strategies and programs Overseeing the region’s workforce planning, succession planning and strategic talent attraction activities Enabling business unit HR managers to take full responsibility for people management, acting as an adviser and subject matter expert for high risk/complex issues Responsibility for leading and developing the HR teams in Kelowna, Victoria, Vancouver, Langley, Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Calgary and Winnipeg Providing inspirational leadership that cultivates a coaching environment Regular travel throughout the Region as well as Toronto for national HR leadership meetings. The skills and attributes required for this position include: Holding a CHRP designation, university degree and 10+ years of human resources experience HR leadership experience in multi-unit and multi-jurisdictional environments Being an articulate, inspiring and versatile communicator who is adept at listening, coaching and training Solid business acumen, management reporting, problem solving and project management skills Demonstrating a passion for, and experience in, developing and bringing out the best in others An ability to build and deepen meaningful business relationships with executives, colleagues and employees based on strong rapport, trust and respect Accepting personal responsibility for the success of yourself, your team and the firm Demonstrating a commitment to action and innovation in the delivery of exceptional internal client service Resilience and confidence and comfortable operating in ambiguity Location: Vancouver or Calgary Vancouver is nestled between the Coast Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean and is recognized as one of the world's most livable cities. It is minutes away from world class ski destinations and close to award winning wineries. It is viewed as the premier spot in Canada for quality lifestyle. As the host city for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, residents enjoy Olympic-quality sports facilities, superior public transit, green buildings and vibrant arts and culture. It is the perfect place to enjoy a rewarding career at Grant Thornton with a balanced lifestyle. The Grant Thornton office is located in the heart of the business district with views overlooking the Burrard Inlet and North Shore Mountains.   Calgary is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, alongside the picturesque Bow River. With a population of just over a million people, Calgary is the perfect place to balance a rewarding career at Grant Thornton with an active lifestyle. The City is famous for its genuine western hospitality and is one of the sunniest in all of Canada. The Grant Thornton office is located in the heart of the business district and, with over 100 professionals in Calgary, our brand is renowned. The Application Process: We invite you to experience our unique culture and become a valued member of our team. Please begin by completing and submitting, in confidence, an on-line application via our careers website located at:   www.grantthornton.ca/careers/experienced