Human Resources Management

VALERIE PETICCA, MHRM ********@******.***

** ********* ***** ******** ****, Ontario 416-***-**** https://ca.linkedin.com/in/valeriepeticca October 1, 2015

Dear Hiring Committee,

I would be grateful for an opportunity to discuss my interest in the position, Human Resources Manager.

My mission is to help people and organizations maximize their potential. My focus on operational excellence and client satisfaction, my uncompromising integrity that fosters a high-level of trust and collaboration, along with strong business acumen has been core to my successful career in Human Resources.

For over 15 years I have successfully supported and managed HR for a variety of clients within my organizations, including: information technology, senior executives, lawyers, faculty, librarians and most recently, the School of Continuing Studies which is a very fast paced competitive (non- academic) business at the University of Toronto which spans a global market. In all my roles I successfully helped develop and drive human resources strategies, plans and projects to support the successful achievement of business goals. As well I have been responsible for managing day to day core operational human resources functions/services, and staff. Throughout my career I have worked closely with all levels of staff to understand business needs and bring effective and efficient advice, infrastructure and service. In my roles as: change leader/ HR consultant/business partner/manager and HR training and development specialist, I have successfully worked on many projects and helped put HR plans in place. In my role as the Director for the Office of the Vice-President of Operations at the University of Toronto (a highly political position at the University), I was directly responsible for managing the development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality improvement initiatives, including proactively identifying potential issues and opportunities within a very large portfolio. In reviewing my application I hope you find my skills, experience and education fit well with your needs.

Thank you for your consideration.

Kindest Regards,

Valerie Peticca

VALERIE PETICCA, MHRM ********@******.***

21 Stancroft Drive Richmond Hill, Ontario 416-***-**** https://ca.linkedin.com/in/valeriepeticca My mission is to help people and organizations maximize their potential. My uncompromising integrity that fosters a high-level of trust and collaboration, along with my participative leadership style and strong business acumen, has been core to my successful career in Human Resources.

For over 15 years I have held various roles in unionized environments where I successfully helped clients develop and drive human resources plans to support objectives. As well I have been responsible for managing the day to day core operational human resources functions for a variety of clients. Education

Master’s Human Resources Management, York University, 2012-2014 Advanced Human Resources Management Rotman School of Management, 2008-2009 B.A Sociology York University,1994-1998

University of Toronto Aug. 2014 - Current

Human Resources Consultant, Central Human Resources & Equity

Manage the full scope of HR Services for School of Continuing Studies (SCS). Manage an HR team.

Partner with the SCS leadership team to translate business needs into HR plans, strategies and programs that support the achievement of business plans, School vision and values.

Ensure efficient and timely human resources service delivery and outcomes, through best practices; coaching, mentoring and developing others.

Lead in the development and implementation of SCS HR projects.

Lead workplace investigations; grievances, mediation, arbitration, labour relations.

Ensure SCS HR strategies and programs are consistent with and support the broader University-wide human resources goals.

Promote an employee-employer relationship that fosters a high level of employee morale, motivation and productivity.

Support SCS in establishing and coordinating recruitment and selection practices, performance management process, and employee recognition programs.

Develop talent management programs.

Partner with and provide expert HR advice and coaching to the SCS leadership team, line managers and employees in the interpretation and application of HR policies, processes, programs, and collective agreements.

Support leaders and their associates in the areas of career planning, coaching and performance management.

Set HR Service standards. Develop HR initiatives and processes to enhance service delivery.

Carry out strategic and operational HR analysis including: consultation and feedback and research. University of Toronto Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2014

Director, Office of Vice-President, Operations

Reporting directly to the Vice-President, provided, advice, management, integration and support across the Vice-Presidential portfolio in the areas of: human resources, finance, planning and administration.

Supported large scale initiatives and innovations, aligned with University Operation’s vision and mission.

Managed portfolio projects.

Ensured the efficient and effective use of fiscal, physical and human resources within the division.

Managed the annual budget processes across the portfolio.

Managed key issue across the portfolio which represented significant risks.

Communication management/interaction with governance processes and high risk cases. York University Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2012

Senior Human Resources Officer, Department of Vice-President Academic & Provost

Consultant/manage the full range HR Services for Departments which reported into the Vice-President’s portfolio.

Lead and supported change projects and training initiatives.

Established a multi-year HR plan, together with annual HR objectives in line with organizational objectives.

Provided strategic HR guidance and advice to very senior staff within the Vice-President’s portfolio.

Member of several HR pan-university wide committees.

Coordinated large University wide HR initiatives on behalf of the Vice-President’s portfolio.

Worked with clients towards the achievement of departmental/faculty goals and quality improvement plans as they related to human resources services.

Engaged teams in implementing creative HR solutions aligned with the University’s strategic direction, change management and leadership development; supporting managers during organizational redeployment and major activities to identify gaps and opportunities.

Supported a sustainable labour relations environment, mentoring and coaching unit management to ensure competence in executing HR functions within their respective roles.

Oversaw the management, preparation and analysis of budgets and financial forecasts and reports. York University 2010-2011 Secondment

Human Resources Management Specialist Central Human Resources Services

Developed and delivered a variety of innovative HR courses, workshops and training for University managers based on assessment of management needs and new initiatives, ensuring that managers had the right skills to meet their strategic challenges.

Trained, coached, guided and supported university management in the consistent application of various collective agreements, university HR policies and employment related legislation.

Provided proactive, current, strategic and operational HR expertise to managers in the area of learning and development.

Engaged managers in learning processes to improve their knowledge and skills to effectively manage people.

Identified and developed customized solutions to deliver relevant, cost-effective and timely training to assist management in achieving their goals.

York University Jun. 2008 - Jun. 2010

Manager of Human Resources & Administration University Information Technology

Managed the full range of strategic and operational HR Services for York’s Information Technology Services.

Managed complex union relations during a time of change.

Lead several very successful HR projects.

Streamlined the recruitment and on-boarding processes which resulted in cost savings and efficiencies.

Reviewed and developed consistent/standardized UIT HR policies, ensuring accordance with University policy.

Developed annual training programs for the various technology teams. Facilitated training programs as needed.

Prepared financial plans, business cases, financial models, reports and projections, including multi-year plans. Identified required resources, established and tracked milestones/objectives and outcomes.

Identified and implemented opportunities for enhancing efficiencies and reducing operating costs. Osgoode Hall Law Jan. 2001- Jun. 2008

Officer of Human Resources & Administration

Managed the full range of HR Services for the Law School.

Provided strategic human resources planning, oversight, and advice during a time of major changes and financial cutbacks at the School.

Managed and developed a large team of 15-20 full- time union and non-union staff.

Developed HR systems to enhance existing technologies and processes.

Managed the Student Research Assistant Program.

Managed a portfolio of financials which included endowments, trusts and special academic projects.

Prepared year-end forecasts and budget submissions.

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