Sr. Talent Management Specialist

Reporting to the Manager – Talent Management, the Sr. Talent Management Specialist supports the design and delivery of strategic talent acquisition, performance and development, engagement and recognition programming across Hamilton Health Sciences. This includes leading organization-wide projects, annual processes, design/delivery of tools/guidelines/policies, providing consultative services and project management related to recruitment and selection, performance and development, engagement, and recognition. The Sr. Talent Management Specialist will participate in the evolution of HR programs that support attraction, recruitment, development, and retention of a talented and engaged workforce.
Specific Accountabilities

• Collaborate with other organizations within healthcare as well as broader public sector and private sector on talent acquisition strategies, programs, and partnerships.
• Act as a support to HR team members and leaders for escalated talent acquisition issues.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight for tasks/project based work to Talent Management Associate/Coordinator positions and other team members as required.
• Provide support for the organization and develop targeted recruitment strategies for large-scale initiatives, difficult-to-fill positions, and leadership roles.
• Serve as a key partner to university/colleges to inform them of future workforce needs and optimize student talent acquisition strategies and programs.
• Participate in planning of recognition programs that celebrate and highlight high performance.
• Consult with HR and leaders to provide guidance and subject matter expertise in the areas of talent acquisition.
• Develop training and education for staff and leaders on approaches to recognition and how to build recognition into everyday practices in consistent, authentic, and personal ways.
• Provide strategic direction and project management for talent acquisition and retention elements of organizational transformation.
• In collaboration with Compensation & Benefits and Organizational Development, lead the development of enhancements and standardization of HHS’ performance development philosophy, program, tools, technology, and resources. This includes developing and implementing HHS’ capability/competency foundational framework.
• Ensure talent acquisition policies and guidelines are compliant with applicable legislation and regulations and support HHS in its efforts to enhance diversity and create a more inclusive and equitable environment.
• Provide oversight and direction regarding survey promotion and deployment, tailoring solutions to meet the needs of diverse employee, physician and resident groups.
• In collaboration with HR leadership and other stakeholders, design and enhance survey strategies and other feedback strategies.
• Project leadership for key elements of HHS’ employee engagement program, which includes working with the Manager – Talent Management to plan, implement, and evaluate HHS’ Engagement Census Survey.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to employee experience as issues/escalations arise.
• Collaborate with Human Rights & Inclusion to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion best practices into talent acquisition practices, programs, tools and resources.
• Enhance and promote existing recognition programs across HHS to develop an integrated and highly visible program offering.
• Design and deliver training and education to support implementation and ongoing, consistent application of talent acquisition processes, tools and resources.
• Develop processes and tools to support the development of individuals, including Individual Development Plans and Succession Planning processes
• Develop training and education for staff and leaders on annual performance review process and related performance and development conversations.
• Provide support for an enterprise-wide talent acquisition and retention strategy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engagement, recognition, and performance development related policies and guidelines, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Provide project leadership/coordination support for HR and organization-wide initiatives. This includes developing project plans, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, and ensuring successful completion.
• Advise HR team members and business leaders on best practices for performance assessments (including ongoing tactics, formal reviews and 360s).
• Provide support for strategy, planning, and operation of HHS’ engagement, recognition, and performance development programs and initiatives.
• Develop tools and resources to support performance development of leaders and employees in conjunction with other areas across HHS.
• Investigate, research and evaluate new, innovative practices and make recommendations for their incorporation into talent acquisition strategies, programs and processes in consideration of organizational climate and readiness.
• Participate in organization-wide and internal projects to develop and deliver high impact talent solutions.
• Develop tools, processes and measures required to support HHS strategy related to employee engagement.
• Lead as the subject matter expert for employee experience elements of HHS’ strategic plans, an organization-wide strategy designed to engage, enable, and empower all employees.
• Review, develop and implement as applicable, talent acquisition policies, standards, tools, and guidelines.

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement, in accordance with HHS' Remote Work Policy

• Strong technical skills and understanding of HR systems/solutions (e.g. Oracle HCM Cloud, Taleo).
• Advanced skills in data analysis and interpretation.
• Proven program and process design ability.
• Strong legislative and regulatory knowledge (Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Excellent Care for All Act, Accreditation Canada).
• Sound consulting, facilitation and advisory skills across all levels of leadership including Senior Executives.
• Excellent ability to make recommendations based on research, best practice, and interpretation of data analysis.
• Highly capable of working in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge and ability to apply adult learning theory, learning needs, performance gap analysis, instructional design, development, and implementation, and evaluation of learning effectiveness.
• Innovative and results-oriented.
• Advanced capability in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, MS Project.
• 7-10 years HR generalist experience in a complex, union/non-union environment.
• 5 years project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability in designing and implementing competency/capability frameworks.
• 5 years developing and leading enterprise-wide talent management strategies and programs.
• Experience/advanced knowledge in talent management programs (end to end recruitment, performance and development, engagement, recognition).
• Strong customer service-orientation.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and delivering training to support talent management programs.
• Demonstrated ability designing and implementing large scale survey programs.
• Experience and skills in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Background and experience in change management concepts and techniques.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading large scale and complex projects and initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, influence and communication (verbal and written) skills.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Job
Administrative/Service
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
Offsite Location, 100 King St. West
Organization
HR Operations
Status
Regular
Hours per week
37.5
Number of Openings
1
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
44.7500
Maximum Salary
57.3700
Post Date
Jun 1, 2023, 11:00:00 PM
Jun 23, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research—ranked fourth in Canada—and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,400 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.
The Talent Management team is an integral part of the Human Resources portfolio at HHS. The Talent Management function is responsible for strategic talent acquisition, performance and development, engagement, and recognition.
Schedule Work Hours
Days, Monday to Friday with willingness to be flexible with working hours to suit operational requirements. 37.5 hours per week.
Guidelines
Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All Internal applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. External applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

• Article 30 (k) – CUPE Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04 – OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13 – PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
• Article 10.7 (d) – ONA Collective Agreement
• Article 13.01 (b) (ii) – OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement