Manager, Onboarding and Events

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Manager, Onboarding and Events is responsible for leading the pre-and onboarding as well as the Talent Acquisition (TA) events strategies and their implementation. The incumbent collaborates with senior leaders, Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), TA leaders as well as external stakeholders. The position directs and optimizes pre-and onboarding strategies and TA events, evaluates and monitors their effectiveness and implements best in class practices. Furthermore, the incumbent works closely with the TA team to identify strategic events in key recruitment locations to support business needs.

Main Responsibilities

Pre-Boarding and Onboarding Processes Implementation

• Develop strategy and implement onboarding processes including surveys and new hire conversations for all employees

• Regularly monitor, review and update onboarding sites and materials including the site for people managers, e-learnings and all the documentation such as checklists, new hire and manager messages

• Analyze and measure results of onboarding strategies and surveys and adjust where necessary

• Prepare and present quarterly onboarding updates for senior Human Resources (HR) leaders and HRBPs

• Liaise and coach Hiring Managers at all levels, including senior managers and employees who are not adhering to onboarding processes

Oversee and Implement Onboarding Events

• Collaborate with senior business and HR leaders across the network to develop local onboarding events for new hires including the creation of supporting materials and speaking notes

• Lead the execution of all local onboarding events

• Measure and monitor results to evaluate success of onboarding events and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

• Oversee event budget and track expenditures

TA Events Selection Process and Coordination

• Strategically map and lead TA recruitment events processes, including identifying types of events, locations, stakeholders, and partners, in line with CN’s corporate and diversity strategy as well as business needs

• Work with external partners to secure strategic events

• Monitor and measure results of events and adjust strategies accordingly

• Handle the event coordinator and their successful delivery of TA events

• Embody, execute, and strategically align to CN’s people vision

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday with a possibility of afterhours work during important projects or events. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires occasional travel within Canada and US (up to 30%).

Requirements

Experience

Human Resources, Event Planning and Project Management

• Between 8 to 15 years of experience in a similar role

o Experience in event planning and execution

o Experience developing, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of strategies and making data-driven recommendations

o Experience working with senior leaders providing coaching and recommendations

o Experience in project management

o Experience leading and motivating teams

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resources, Communications or related field

Competencies

• Demonstrates active listening

• Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

• Seeks and values all perspectives

• Collaborates with others and shares information

• Promotes diversity and equity

• Creates a sense of belonging and inclusion

• Sets direction and inspires others

• Communicates with impact

• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

• Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of CN’s purpose, goals, strategic beliefs and priorities

• Superior knowledge of creating presentations, leading and executing events, writing speeches, briefs, and other communications materials

• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at

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