Amy Byars
Whitby
Summary
Results-oriented executive professional with history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering culture of excellence. Renowned for adaptability and strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, Corporate Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
Cineplex Entertainment
05.2024 - Current
- Effective collaborator with Executive leadership across the organization and business functions, providing expert guidance in all areas of human resources management.
- Drove new ways of working and innovative programs for the HR organization by designing and implementing an HR PMO, fostering cross team collaboration and delivering on the job growth opportunities for top talent.
- Designed and delivered an Organization Design Playbook, to build a consistent framework for considering, evaluating, and implementing optimal organization structure designs.
- Improved quarterly business review and reporting to Executive team, establishing key metrics and fostering ongoing discussion of key HR themes and opportunities.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Executive Director, Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience
Cineplex Entertainment
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Successfully led the on time and on budget implementation of Workday and ADP Workforce Now to support the outsourcing of US Payroll
- Supported ongoing M&A work, including the offboarding of PlayerOne Amusement Group and all HR related transition services
- Established the Talent Acquisition Diversity partnerships and areas of focus roadmap to maximize our support
- Evolved the HR Quarterly Business review practices to improve quality, effectiveness, and Executive relationship building
Director, Employee Experience & HR Operations
Cineplex Entertainment
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Accountable for policies, governance, administration, reporting/analytics, payroll operations and technology stack supporting the employee lifecycle, including development and implementation of a multi-year transformation roadmap to drive efficiency & improve data and insights for business leaders
- Simplified systems architecture by leveraging core systems, digitizing processes, and expanded integration; revitalized relationship with IT organization, implemented key reconciliation processes, led Dashboard & Analytics strategy and Phase 1 delivery
- Negotiated ~$1.8M in savings ($350K annually over contract term) through new HRIS platform proposal and quick to value 8-month implementation; unifies 5 key functions (Recruiting, Onboarding, HR & Employee Records, Compensation & Bonus/Merit, Payroll) and adds technology support for 3 key offline functions (Talent, Skills, Succession)
Manager, HR Technology
MLSE - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Reporting to the Sr Director, Total Rewards, accountable for the strategy and redesign of Workday HCM configuration, integration, and operations supporting people practices
- Successfully led the organization through Self Service and Annual Compensation implementations, including comprehensive reconfiguration of foundational data, processes, integrations, and security
- Anchored by a robust pilot phase to identify and resolve issues as early as possible, resulting in simple, secure digital processes and redefined accountabilities across functions
Sr. Consultant, Talent Management Systems
BMO Financial Group
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Responsible for strategic enhancement of Taleo and integrations to myHR and PeopleSoft that support recruitment processes; reduced complexity by 90+% through redesigned offer processes, communications, and user support materials
Human Resources Business Solutions Analyst
Manulife Financial
07.2011 - 11.2014
- Global Workday HCM Administrator, responsible for configuration, optimization, localization, user support model, escalations, and release management for 20+ countries across Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Time Off/Leave of Absence functionality
Education
Certificate in Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
George Brown College
01.2025
BPHE - Physical and Health Education
University of Toronto
Skills
- Strategic HR business partnership
- Relationship building
- Team leadership and development
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting and financial management
- Performance Management
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Skillsexpertise
- CRM/Recruiting/Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Compensation
- Project Management
- Workday/UltiPro/UKG
- Taleo/SmartRecruiters
- Cornerstone OnDemand
- Payroll /HR Operations
- Reporting & Analytics
- Integration Design
- Security Model
- Training/Communications
Languages
Timeline
Executive Director, Corporate Human Resources & Talent Acquisition
Cineplex Entertainment
05.2024 - Current
Executive Director, Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience
Cineplex Entertainment
03.2022 - 05.2024
Director, Employee Experience & HR Operations
Cineplex Entertainment
01.2020 - 03.2022
Manager, HR Technology
MLSE - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
09.2017 - 12.2019
Sr. Consultant, Talent Management Systems
BMO Financial Group
11.2014 - 08.2017
Human Resources Business Solutions Analyst
Manulife Financial
07.2011 - 11.2014
BPHE - Physical and Health Education
University of Toronto
Certificate in Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
George Brown College
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