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Job Summary

The Senior Manager, HR Management & Program Delivery plays a pivotal leadership role in executing the people strategy for employees and people managers. As a trusted advisor and partner to the business, this role provides expert guidance on all aspects of Human Resources, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values. The incumbent leads the delivery of enterprise-wide HR programs, and ensures proper employee management, adherence to HR processes, and general HR guidance and coaching to the business.

Main Responsibilities

Advisory Support Oversight

Oversee advisory support and coaching provided by the Experts, HR Management & Program Delivery to employees and people managers on various matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance

Provide guidance to the Experts, HR Management & Program Delivery on complex or escalated employee issues, including conflict resolution, and lead resolution of sensitive or high-impact cases when applicable

Create and manage the governance framework to ensure high-quality service delivery and promote consistency and alignment by sharing best practices among the team

Oversee the development, maintenance and implementation of continuous improvement tools or processes based on feedback / changing needs of employees and people managers and coach team members on new approaches

Monitor HR metrics and KPIs based on questions coming from employees and people managers to inform decision-making and identify trends or risks

Serve as a key liaison with the Business HR team and HR CoEs to share insights on trends or risks identified and action plans to address them

HR Program Delivery

Oversee the delivery of enterprise-wide HR programs, such as performance management, talent review, succession planning, compensation, engagement, etc.

Ensure consistent and effective implementation of HR programs by adapting them to business context while maintaining alignment with corporate standards

Coach the Experts, HR Management & Program Delivery in training and supporting people managers with the execution of the HR programs

Monitor program adoption and effectiveness, and recommend improvements to HR CoEs based on feedback and outcomes to ensure alignment with business needs

Priority Alignment & Governance

Guide the Experts, HR Management & Program Delivery in the deployment of Strategic Roadmaps tailored to their respective portfolios

Collaborate with Sr. Strategic HR Partners and HR CoEs to ensure initiatives in the Strategic Roadmaps are supported, resourced, and integrated into broader HR programs

Participate in the monthly Community forums with Sr. Strategic HR Partners and HR CoEs to gain visibility on new priorities and plan resource allocation accordingly

Provide regular updates to the Sr. Strategic HR Partners on business trends, roadmap progress, key achievements, and upcoming priorities

Implement governance framework to track, prioritize, and monitor HR initiatives from Strategic Roadmaps across all business units, ensuring alignment with HR priorities

Team Management

Partner with Talent Acquisition to bring new talent to the organization by determining which skills and roles will be required in the future and by making thoughtful hiring decisions

Provide a positive and welcoming onboarding experience to all new employees by ensuring they have access to the tools and resources needed to fulfill the requirements of their job

Recognize employee milestones (service awards, retirements, etc.) as well as significant contributions and enhanced responsibilities

Focus on communications and foster collaboration by regularly providing updates to teams about ongoing initiatives and encouraging teams to work together to accomplish common goals and learning

Manage employee performance by ensuring employees who are not meeting expectations are identified and supported through the performance improvement process

Create and enable a positive and engaging work environment by ensuring individual strengths are uncovered and leveraged through frequent and focused conversations - collaborate, coach, and build connections with employees

Participate in succession planning by contributing to the yearly talent review cycle and identifying employees with the potential to move up the management and expertise paths

Support employee development by having regular career conversations with all employees (documented and tracked) and supporting them in reaching their career goals

Ensure knowledge is preserved through cross-training for key skill sets in the team (knowledge transfer)

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires minimal travel ( 15%) to various CN properties.

Requirements

Experience

Human Resources

Minimum of 8 + years of generalist experience in human resources, supporting multi-level clients within a heavy industrial setting (field or multi-plant setting)

3-5 years of experience in a HR leadership role

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field

Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR)

Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

Data Insights

Customer Centricity

Critical Thinking

Solution Oriented

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Agile Mindset

Negotiation

Knowledge of the Network

Digital Mindset & HR Technology Proficiency

Process Driven

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies to identify inefficiencies and optimize ways of working

Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at .

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