Megan Lund
Calgary,Canada
Summary
An experienced People and Culture leader with proven results in the areas of talent management, executive compensation, total rewards, recruitment, organizational effectiveness, inclusion an diversity, coaching and decision support while maintaining strategic alignment with the organization's objectives. A committed professional who is passionate about developing and maintaining relationships across all levels of the organization while delivering results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Talent and Total Rewards
Alberta Electric System Operator
03.2021 - Current
- Lead the Talent and Business Partner team in their work practices as related to organization design, workforce planning, succession planning, goals and performance, talent acquisition, on-boarding, inclusion and diversity, competency frameworks, and culture and retention practices
- Leads Total Rewards including overall total rewards plan development, job classification structure, compensation, payroll and benefits administration, wellness programs, recognition programs, and employee listening
- Leads technology planning for People & Culture, including implementation and maintenance of people systems and applications; is responsible for reporting and analytics to BOD and executive team, leveraging data to proactively inform senior leadership of trends and opportunities
- Lead the Learning and Development Team that provide learning opportunities across the organization to ensure continued skill development, industry compliance and cross functional learning occurs
- Co-chair the inclusion and diversity council to ensure AESO is enhancing inclusion in AESO’s people programs and across the organization
- Recommends, implements and people and culture policies
- Builds and nurtures solid relationships with leaders by demonstrating an understanding of business strategies and challenges and being able to identify where people and culture strategies can be leveraged
Manager, Electric System Operator
Alberta Electric System Operator
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Responsible for the design, management and implementation of the organization’s total rewards and HRIS programs; including compensation, benefits, rewards and recognition, job evaluation, payroll, health and wellness, HRIS development and administration
- Ensure the strategic alignment of total rewards programs, processes and practices
- Providing workforce analytics to support the organizations strategic business objectives
- Act as a change agent for all total rewards initiatives throughout the organization
- Provide expert consultation to organizational leaders and the human resources business partners; and
- Provide leadership, coaching and development to Total Rewards team
Sr. Total Rewards Consultant
Calgary Board of Education
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Development and implementation of total rewards strategies and philosophies in a large complex organization
- Created a competitive pay for performance program for all exempt employees
- Developed policies, programs, procedures and practices within total rewards to align with corporate
- Managed analysis of compensation surveys and developed salary budget recommendations to be made to the Board of Trustees
- Developed and administered the job classification and salary administration process, including collaborating with union representatives on the Job Evaluation Committee
- Managed the annual benefits valuation process, and reported results and recommendations to the Benefits Committee
- Identified and evaluated changes in industry best practices and business trends, and recommended appropriate strategies to address changes
- Redesigned the HRIS system for all compensation and benefits administration
- Interpreted the collective agreements on complex total rewards labour relations issues; and
- Provided strategic advice on Total Rewards issues
Human Resources Business Partner/ Sr. Compensation Specialist
Penn West Energy
01.2009 - 01.2010
- A valued Business Partner with diverse client groups that provided proactive, strategic human resources support to align with business objectives
- Provided advice to leaders in the areas of recruitment, total rewards, leadership, career development and performance management
- Worked collaboratively with leaders on resolving complex human resources matters; and
- Prepared materials for Board of Directors Compensation Committee meetings, and presented recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team
Human Resources Business Partner
ConocoPhillips Canada
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Provided strategic advice and decision support to leaders on subjects such as organization effectiveness, leadership, succession planning, performance management and compensation
- Supported executives, management and staff in the Finance, Arctic and Capital Projects Business Units in all Human Resources matters
- Ensured the implementation of human resources practices added value to the company and effectively functioned within a rapidly changing business environment
- Ensured the successful implementation and integration of all human resources initiatives
- Addressed a broad range of human resources issues in a positive and constructive manner with a view to enhance effectiveness and support the leadership process;
- Actively monitored the work environment, connecting with employees and leaders to determine drivers of engagement; provided coaching to leaders on employee engagement, development and retention
Recruiting and Staffing Advisor
ConocoPhillips Canada
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed the end-to-end recruiting process for a diverse client base; including provided advice regarding recruitment strategies
- Developed a workforce plan and a recruiting strategy with Senior Leadership that supported the business strategy
- Provided expertise to hiring managers regarding recruitment and sourcing in diverse locations such as Fort McMurray and the Canadian Arctic
- Reported on existing vacancies and recruitment statistics to Senior Leadership; and
- Identified and assessed High Potential employees internally for development opportunities in Canada and internationally
Compensation Advisor
ConocoPhillips Canada
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Designed and implemented a new Total Compensation Program for Canada that met unique local market conditions
- Provided market intelligence and analytics to the Executive, Talent Management Team, and the Canadian Leadership Team on the workforce, organizational statistics, succession planning, high potentials and compensation
- Completed compensation market data analysis to ensure the competitiveness of current programs and recommended changes to maintain a competitive position
- Developed comprehensive communication to the Canadian Leadership Team and Human Resources upon the rollout of new and modified compensation programs
- Communicated market position and compensation programs into employees and leaders; and
- Managed the Canadian compensation programs: salary administration process, long-term incentive and variable pay programs
Compensation Analyst
EnCana Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Provided compensation expertise to HR Advisors for all compensation related inquiries
- Completed annual compensation market data analysis to ensure competitiveness of compensation programs for the Canadian, US and UK business units
- Evaluated all compensation programs and structures and re-designed the compensation programs for use in the newly created company after the merger of two large oil and gas companies
- Developed an HRIS compensation planning tool for the organization and trained for the organization on the use of the tool
- Administered compensation planning cycles, and provided strategic compensation advice to HR Advisors
- Provided executive summaries to the Executive and Board of Directors to approve the annual programs, salary planning, STI program and LTI programs
Education
Human Capital Mgmt & Effective Orgs Certificate - Human Resources Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California03-2018
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Alberta01-2008
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Project management
- Creativity and innovation
- Human resources management
- Team management
- Employee development
Certification
- Lumina Spark Certification (2018)
- Prosci Canada and the Change Management Learning Centre - Change Management Certification (2016)
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources Designation (CPHR)
Timeline
Director, Talent and Total Rewards
Alberta Electric System Operator
03.2021 - Current
Manager, Electric System Operator
Alberta Electric System Operator
01.2014 - 02.2021
Sr. Total Rewards Consultant
Calgary Board of Education
01.2010 - 01.2014
Human Resources Business Partner/ Sr. Compensation Specialist
Penn West Energy
01.2009 - 01.2010
Human Resources Business Partner
ConocoPhillips Canada
01.2007 - 01.2008
Recruiting and Staffing Advisor
ConocoPhillips Canada
01.2006 - 01.2007
Compensation Advisor
ConocoPhillips Canada
01.2004 - 01.2006
Compensation Analyst
EnCana Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2004
Human Capital Mgmt & Effective Orgs Certificate - Human Resources Management
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Athabasca University
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