Melanie Calhoun, CHRL

Melanie calhoun, chrl

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  • About me

    Senior Manager, Human Performance and Performance Improvement at Ontario Power Generation

  • Education

    • The university of western ontario - huron university college

      1994 - 1997
      Bachelor of arts (b.a.) with honours
    • Sheridan college

      1997 - 1998
      Post-graduate certificate in human resource management human resources management
  • Experience

    • Region of peel

      Apr 2001 - Oct 2007
      Human resources associate

      As a member of the Employee Relations Team, acted as a Human Resources generalist for divisions within the Region of Peel. Provided guidance and advice to management and staff on human resources matters which included, but were not limited to, labour relations, employee relations, workplace investigations, recruitment, benefits, compensation, salary administration, training and development, human resources planning and organizational development. Encouraged a continuation of positive union/management relationships. Lead and responded to third step grievances. Prepared for arbitration hearings, assisted with collective bargaining and interest arbitrations and offered general advice on the interpretation and application of collective agreement. Lead employee relations issues including conflict resolution, investigation of Human Rights complaints and provided the appropriate assistance in these matters. Responded to benefit and compensation inquiries including providing advice and guidance on the job evaluation system. Acted as a liaison between the division and Human Resources. Show less

    • Region of peel

      Jul 2010 - Nov 2013

      Responsible for defining, planning, implementation and management of various Corporate HR Initiatives projects using corporate project management methodology. Projects included a Workforce Planning Strategy and a monthly Corporate Orientation Event for all new hires. Provided guidance and direct support on these projects to Human Resources and the corporation. Managed customer relationships with internal departments using a strong customer service orientation. Responsible for developing change management plans and deploying tactics. Show less Responsible for managing deliverables related to organizational vision and strategy. Worked closely with Project Managers and Sponsors to ensure timely completion of specific project deliverables. Provided direction and support to a core project team. Ensured all phases of project delivery were performed within standards, timeframes and budget requirements. Created, executed and controlled project plans. Coordinated logistics (e.g. developed project plans, work schedules and determined priorities) and operational elements (e.g. budgets and resource requirements) for project deliverables. Developed and administered project schedule and budget. Designed and implemented project training, communications and change management plans. Facilitated focus groups and other sessions as required. Provided regular status reporting to leaders, up to and including executive level. Resolved project issues or escalated to the appropriate level. Tracked and managed risks and designed risk response plans. Developed and delivered presentations to departmental/divisional staff, executive leadership and steering committees. Show less

      • Project Manager, Corporate HR Initiatives

        Oct 2007 - Nov 2013
      • Project Leader, Strategic Projects

        Jul 2010 - May 2011
    • William osler health system

      May 2015 - Jul 2016
      Strategic hr business partner

      Acts as a point of contact for managers and employees, participates in the identification and resolution of any systemic employee and labour relations issues, provides input from an employee and labour relations perspective in support of the effective development and implementation of HR policies and programs; provides employee and labour relations advice and consultation for all clinical and corporate program areas. Accountable for providing pro-active, specialized and strategic employee/labour relations advice/consultation to management. This advice/consultation includes assistance with effective implementation of policies and programs across the clinical and corporate program areas.Works collaboratively with other HR subject matter experts including: Operations, Workforce Planning, Total Compensation, HRIS, Occupational Health and Safety and Organizational Design. Show less

    • Ontario power generation

      Aug 2016 - now

      Provides strategic advice and operational support to client groups in a wide range of subjects including labour relations, grievances, talent management and HR programs. Builds effective business relationships with clients, employees and union representatives and forms strong partnerships with the HR Centres of Expertise to deliver value added service and develop business specific HR solutions for leaders and employees.

      • Senior Manager Human Performance and Performance Improvement

        Oct 2022 - now
      • Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partners

        Jan 2018 - Oct 2022
      • Strategic Human Resources Business Partner

        Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Roundtable for leaders program

      The roundtable inc.
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified human resources leader

      Hrpa - human resources professionals association
    • Prosci change management

      Prosci
      Mar 2022
      View certificate certificate