CHRISTINE O’NEILL
Montreal,QC
Summary
25+ years of HR experience at all levels of the organization Experienced people leader, advisor, mentor and coach within the HR function Successful and sustained relationship-building with leaders and functional VPs across Operations and in Corporate fields Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Fully Bilingual (French & English, verbal and written) Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources Business Partner with several years of experience driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Proven expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to optimize talent acquisition, employee development, and retention. Adept at fostering positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement through effective communication and collaboration. Strong leadership skills combined with a deep understanding of employment laws and regulations. Dedicated to delivering innovative HR solutions that support company growth and enhance employee satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner – Engineering
Canadian National Railways
01.2020 - Current
- Lead, advise and counsel Engineering Senior Leaders in Canada and the US in the application and development of human resources strategies related to: staffing, recruitment, workforce planning and deployment, performance management, compensation, development, succession planning and legal cases
- Partner with Regional Chiefs of Track for the East, West and South (400+ management client base) to present key content (Engagement survey results, CN Way, Annual Compensation review, Performance Improvement Management, Doing the Right Thing)
- Provided LR support to Engineering West 2019-2021: grievance responses, joint conferences.
- Provide mentorship to a team of HR professionals (HRBPs cross-function and associates / recruiters)
System Manager, EFAP
Canadian National Railways
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for CN’s Employment and Family Assistance Program for Canada and US
- Spearheaded overhaul of existing program:
- Managed a network of 365 EFAP peers across Canada
- Developed peer selection process and new training curriculum, building new qualifications and right sizing the network
- Realigned budgets to focus on critical program areas
- Reviewed and revised Critical Incident Response Process (implemented new process, upgraded training, introduced new measurements)
- Managed Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) (consisting of Operations Senior Vice-Presidents and Union Leaders): Recruited Senior leaders to the committee, prepared and presented semi-annual results to the SAC, organized all EFAP events with Operating and Corporate functions, engaged leaders in training and development initiatives
- Provided Fatality training and support to HR colleagues
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Canadian National Railways
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed CN’s Talent Acquisition strategy and deployment across operating functions
- Lead staff of 15 recruitment associates across Canada
- Oversaw Onboarding initiatives for new employees
- Reviewed CN Scholarship programs
- Focused on driving diversity initiatives, leading to President’s Award of Excellence:
- Rebuilt dynamic partner networks inside and outside the organization
- Achieved a record 39% diversity representation in hiring in Canada
- Achieved CN’s first Canada’s Top Diversity employer recognition
- Implemented monthly Women in Rail webinars
Manager, Human Resources - Operations
Canadian National Railways
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided support and counsel to executive client on high level initiatives and issues (Annual Compensation cycle with the COO, Talent Management, Performance management, etc.)
- Implemented key HR Operations initiatives
- Developed, deployed and managed Canadian Internship Programs: Women in Operations, Transportation Internship Program, Summer student program
Manager, Human Resources – Eastern Region
Canadian National Railways
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Advised and counseled regional and senior clients in the Transportation, Engineering, Mechanical, Intermodal and Autoramp functions in the application and development of human resources strategies related to: staffing, recruitment, workforce planning and deployment, performance management, compensation, development, succession planning and legal cases
- Trained management and supervisory personnel on core leadership and management skills (Coaching Excellence (Zenger-Folkman), ABC certified coach)
- Provided individualized coaching to leaders across the region, lead supervisory training programs in Transportation and Engineering departments, delivered mandatory training to unionized staff
- HR representative in CN’s acquisition of the Chemin de fer du Quebec & Ottawa Central
- Supported CN’s Fatality process across the territory
- Provided ongoing support to families
- Trained all HR field colleague on process
- Led a team of HR professionals (HR manager, HR associates, recruiters)
Various HR positions
Canadian National Railways
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Various HR positions at CN (Staffing, Employment legislation, University Recruitment)
Education
M.Sc. - Industrial Relations
Université De Montréal
01.1996
B.A. - Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Economics
McGill University
01.1994
Skills
- Workforce planning
- Performance management
- Talent acquisition
- Employee relations
- Compensation analysis
- Diversity initiatives
Timeline
HR Business Partner – Engineering
Canadian National Railways
01.2020 - Current
System Manager, EFAP
Canadian National Railways
01.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Canadian National Railways
01.2015 - 01.2017
Manager, Human Resources - Operations
Canadian National Railways
01.2014 - 01.2015
Manager, Human Resources – Eastern Region
Canadian National Railways
01.2005 - 01.2013
Various HR positions
Canadian National Railways
01.1997 - 01.2005
M.Sc. - Industrial Relations
Université De Montréal
B.A. - Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Economics
McGill University
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