Organizational Development Consultant - Kingston, Canada - Queen's University

Queen's University

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Organizational Development Consultant

About Queen's University

Queen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting.

We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

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Job Summary

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designs, develops and delivers core OD solutions, programs and initiatives in areas of the employment lifecycle that may include performance management, leadership and management development, change management, succession planning, focus group facilitation, coaching and mentoring programs, talent management and team building.

Works with the HR Director in the development of HR project plans and monitors progress toward desired outcomes. Recommends appropriate modifications in project procedure, interprets policy and recommends changes or clarifications, and increases support for projects through public relations. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility to plan appropriately, and shift directions if current procedures are not allowing for sufficient progress.
Based on analysis of both internal (including needs/gap assessment) and external data sources, makes appropriate recommendations to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of solutions and processes to create an employment climate conducive to best employer designation.
Prepares and delivers presentations and training seminars to a wide variety of constituents as required.
Identifies best practices and technology to facilitate an exceptional employee and leader experience while reducing manual HR work
Collaborates with, and coaches administrators on HR programs and processes to ensure consistent and effective implementation across the School.
Performs other duties as assigned in support of the department/unit.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of five years Human Resources generalist or Talent Development experience with a minimum of three years direct experience with organizational development/design or change management initiatives

Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging technology to design effective HR/people solutions.
Effective time management capabilities to deliver on a variety of projects and initiatives in a short timeframe
Proven ability to organize, coordinate and think in an analytical manner
Strong ability to collaborate and interest to design new approaches to employee engagement, attraction, and retention
Knowledge of collective agreement, policy and legal issues and implications as they relate to OD programs and initiatives considered an asset.
Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and survey design software (i.e., Qualtrics).
Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Project Management:
ability to independently coordinate projects by collaborating with key partners, designing metrics to measure success and tracking progress against established deadlines

Collaboration &

Change Management:
ability to coordinate and facilitate discussions with a diverse group of partners at Smith & Queens to document and drive improvements on key people processes

Innovation &

Strategic Thinking:

The objective for this role will be to design solutions that improve the overall experience of leaders and employees at Smith; as part of this scope, this role will need to think strategically and design innovative solutions that have a positive impact within the Smith community.

Client Focused: capable to inspire confidence amongst customers with their ability to effectively coordinate projects and facilitate processes based on objectives and desired solutions
Continuous Improvement &

Analytical Mindset:
Focused on continuous improvement, this position will be tasked to evaluate current state of existing processes and develop a process to drive improvements

Communication: The role will be responsible to responsible to develop process documents as part of their overall project scope while facilitating process mapping workshops and engaging relative partners proactively

DECISION MAKING:
Provides consultation and guidance to employees and leaders on HR programs and initiatives.

Recommends solutions and appropriate course of action to achieve operational/process efficiency considering operational and systemic impacts of process changes.
Acts as an informational source on best organizational practices and procedures
Acting as a change agent, develops and implements effective and productive programs that may have a long term impact on workforce capabilities
Recommends initiatives and programs to assist with organizational change management
Works closely with the HR Director in the