Manager, HR Project Management, Toronto, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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About the Opportunity

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive—one that embraces diversity of thought, expertise, and experience. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic, and sustainable pension plan.

Our client is an industry-leading global investor with teams in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

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.

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 client is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience.

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