Nicole Hesz

Responsible for developing, analyzing and implementing human resources policies for locally engaged staff working in Canadian diplomatic missions abroad. This role requires deep understanding of international frameworks, cultural considerations and diverse labor laws.

• Policy Development: Researched, drafted, and updated comprehensive HR policies tailored to the unique needs of locally engaged staff across various global missions
• Compliance and legal alignment: Ensure policies align with Canadian government standards, local labor laws and international employment practices.
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with diplomatic missions, legal advisors, HR teams to gather insights and address regional challenges.
• Training and communication: Develop clear guidelines, toolkits, and communication materials to support mission leaders and HR in implementing policies effectively.
• Advisory support: Provide expert guidance on policy interpretation, ensuring consistency in HR practices.
• Cultural sensitivity: ENsure policies respect local customs, cultural norms and socio-economic conditions to foster positive employer-employee relations.

• Support: advise on and iterate public policy through research and legislative and regulatory analysis
• Innovate: Research and propose solutions to orient the public service towards the future of work
• Propose and implement business process improvement/mapping, strategic planning
• Collaborate: with employees, departments, private sector and leadership to ensure holistic approach
• Strategize: Work with stakeholders to develop and refine strategic plans including identification and prioritization of all initiatives

• Advocate: Support and advocate for employment equity groups within the federal public service
• Innovate: Create and evolve government approach to employment equity, diversity and inclusion
• Collaborate: with employees and leadership to ensure holistic approach
• Strategize: Work with executives to develop and refine strategic plans including identification and prioritization of all initiatives

• Talent Acquisition: Oversee employer branding and recruiting efforts
• Partner with executives and managers to match vacancies and strategies
• Performance and Learning Management: Oversee the ongoing implementation and improvement of systems and processes that enhance employees personal development and career progression
• Employee experience: Partner with executives and managers to ensure an effective full cycle employee experience