Senior Strategic Advisor (Human Resources)

Job title:

Senior Strategic Advisor (Human Resources)

Company

Metrolinx

Job description

Job Description:Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.Reporting to the Manager, HR Advisory & Projects, the Senior Strategic Advisor will act as a trusted advisor and critical liaison between the Chief Human Resources Officer and HR Vice Presidents, ensuring alignment of priorities and efficient execution of strategic initiatives. In this high-profile role, the Senior Strategic Advisor will lead strategic initiatives across the division, provide meaningful advice to divisional leaders to advance key priorities, and capitalize on continuous improvement opportunities.What will I be doing?

• Provide strategic counsel, direction, advice, and perspective to help inform and guide senior decision-makers, identify opportunities, and incorporate recommendations into planning and programs
• Identify risks and opportunities, provide issues management advice, guidance, and strategic direction to anticipate, identify, prioritize, manage, and minimize issues as they arise
• Lead the development of employee engagement and retention strategies, plans, and activities to improve the divisional employee experience
• Support the development of strategies and plans to improve the client experience and enhance stakeholder relations
• Develop, maintain, and oversee communications plans to elevate the overall employer brand and HR Division profile
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and advance the use of Lean and continuous improvement principles across the HR Division

Respond to enquiries, provide advice, and make recommendations in accordance with established legislation, policies, and proceduresWhat Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies; managing special projects, complex and sensitive issues
• Project coordination skills to develop, produce, and deliver a wide range of competing priorities under tight timelines
• Strong relationship-building skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Research and analytical skills to identify complex stakeholder relations and/or employee engagement issues and issues management initiatives, and recommend solutions
• Oral/written communication skills to develop, implement, and monitor communication plans and strategies
• Knowledge and experience applying continuous improvement and Lean principles

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SS1

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:06:11 GMT

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