HR Change Management Specialist
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> <strong>HR Change Management Specialist</strong> (6 Month Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Primarily Remote (periodic travel to Northern Ontario for critical project phases, approx. 10%)</p><p><strong>Contract Duration:</strong> 6 Months (potential for extension)</p><p><strong>Language Requirement:</strong> <strong>Bilingual </strong>– <strong>English </strong>and <strong>French required</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a contract HR Change Management Specialist for a pivotal transformation initiative within a leading organization. This professional will take ownership of the people side of HR change, supporting the implementation of new HR processes, policies, and technology and core HRIS solutions. This project will impact diverse employee groups, including unionized staff, requiring a dedicated change management approach and bilingual communication.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and execute end-to-end change management strategies for HR system and policy transformation initiatives.</li><li>Analyze the impact of upcoming changes on employees and HR teams; identify stakeholders and track engagement needs.</li><li>Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations focused on adoption and risk mitigation.</li><li>Facilitate policy mapping, process documentation, and requirements gathering in partnership with HR, IT, and business leads.</li><li>Lead employee engagement sessions—focus groups, feedback forums, and training events—both virtually and during scheduled on-site sessions.</li><li>Develop and deliver tailored communication materials and training resources (guides, FAQs, presentations) to support employees and HR leadership through transitions.</li><li>Measure and report on adoption metrics, readiness, and effectiveness of change activities; adjust plans based on data and stakeholder feedback.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and HR leadership to ensure seamless integration of change plans across multiple workstreams.</li><li>Support all phases of the engagement lifecycle: pre-launch, launch, go-live, and post-implementation.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communication, Organizational Development, or related field.</li><li>5+ years relevant HR change management experience, preferably in public sector or large scale settings.</li><li>Proficiency with major HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle Cloud, Cornerstone, Ellucian).</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing change projects tied to HR transformation (tools, processes, and policies).</li><li>Expertise collaborating in unionized environments.</li><li>Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) strongly preferred.</li><li>Fluent communication skills in <strong>both</strong> <strong>French</strong> and <strong>English</strong> are required.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and travel on-site for critical project events (~2 weeks over the 6 months).</li></ul><p><strong>To Apply:</strong></p><p> Please submit your resume outlining relevant experience in bilingual HR change management and HRIS implementations.</p>
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- <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> <strong>HR Change Management Specialist</strong> (6 Month Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Primarily Remote (periodic travel to Northern Ontario for critical project phases, approx. 10%)</p><p><strong>Contract Duration:</strong> 6 Months (potential for extension)</p><p><strong>Language Requirement:</strong> <strong>Bilingual </strong>– <strong>English </strong>and <strong>French required</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a contract HR Change Management Specialist for a pivotal transformation initiative within a leading organization. This professional will take ownership of the people side of HR change, supporting the implementation of new HR processes, policies, and technology and core HRIS solutions. This project will impact diverse employee groups, including unionized staff, requiring a dedicated change management approach and bilingual communication.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and execute end-to-end change management strategies for HR system and policy transformation initiatives.</li><li>Analyze the impact of upcoming changes on employees and HR teams; identify stakeholders and track engagement needs.</li><li>Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations focused on adoption and risk mitigation.</li><li>Facilitate policy mapping, process documentation, and requirements gathering in partnership with HR, IT, and business leads.</li><li>Lead employee engagement sessions—focus groups, feedback forums, and training events—both virtually and during scheduled on-site sessions.</li><li>Develop and deliver tailored communication materials and training resources (guides, FAQs, presentations) to support employees and HR leadership through transitions.</li><li>Measure and report on adoption metrics, readiness, and effectiveness of change activities; adjust plans based on data and stakeholder feedback.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and HR leadership to ensure seamless integration of change plans across multiple workstreams.</li><li>Support all phases of the engagement lifecycle: pre-launch, launch, go-live, and post-implementation.</li></ul>
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