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Peter Gryseels

London,ON

Summary

HR professional with 25 years of extensive experience in the manufacturing and financial industries. Experienced in all aspects of human resources management. Resilient leader adept at navigating continuous changes and reorganizations. Demonstrated track record of success in leading and contributing to numerous impactful HR projects.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Human Resources Systems

Canada Life (Great-West Life Assurance / London Life Insurance)
06.2011 - 04.2024
  • Leading the HR systems team (8 Senior Specialists) to successfully implement, enhance, and provide ongoing support for crucial platforms including SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors - Employee Central (EC), and various other SuccessFactors modules
  • Overseeing the HR Reporting Centre to establish efficient processes for delivering value-added information to HR users and business stakeholders promptly, accurately, and in a user-friendly format
  • Managing the Organization Management team to maintain alignment of positions, reporting relationships, and the company's divisional structure in accordance with policy and business needs.

Associate Manager, Corporate Health & Safety

Canada Life
04.2008 - 06.2011
  • Ensured compliance with Canadian provincial health and safety legislation by developing extensive policies and procedures, and providing guidance to leaders, committees, and staff across 150+ offices
  • Provided ongoing support to the Human Resources department on special projects.

Senior Human Resources Coordinator

Canada Life
06.2006 - 04.2008
  • Providing guidance and coaching to managers and employees on human resources policies and procedures, including recruitment and selection, retention, performance management, compensation and salary administration.

Human Resources Generalist

Meridian Technologies Ltd.
11.2004 - 06.2006

Human Resources Supervisor

Accucaps Industries Ltd.
06.1999 - 11.2004

Education

Professional Certificate in Business Management -

Western University
2018

Occupational Health & Safety Certificate -

Fanshawe College
2009

Human Resources Management Certificate -

Fanshawe College
2001

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -

Western University
1998

Law and Security Diploma -

St. Clair College
1996

Skills

  • Human Resources Management
  • Leadership
  • Systems Implementation, Enhancement, and Support
  • Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Employee Relations and Coaching
  • Strategic Planning and Business Transformation
  • Continuous Improvement and Process Refinement
  • HR analytics

Accomplishments

  • Provided strategic leadership in the design and deployment of diverse SAP SuccessFactors modules, including Employee Central, through stakeholder engagement, meticulous requirement documentation, and streamlined process flows. Ensured seamless integration with self-service principles, industry best practices, and overarching business objectives.
  • Spearheaded a refined system release framework, optimizing initiative prioritization, value evaluation, and workload equilibrium to drive operational efficiency.
  • Developed a self-service reporting framework empowering executives and HR professionals with accessible data for informed resource allocation and strategic decision-making.
  • Established a robust security access framework, ensuring compliance with data privacy legislation and fostering understanding among senior HR leadership.
  • Played a pivotal role in the consolidation of Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life entities, leveraging expertise to facilitate seamless integration and strategic alignment.
  • Contributed significantly to corporate transformation initiatives, including designing cost-effective retirement packages, orchestrating automated severance processes, and formulating implementation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Led the development of comprehensive Workplace Anti-violence Programs, Employee Emergency Procedures, and Intranet Health and Safety resources to ensure compliance across diverse provincial legislations.
  • Continuously drive process enhancements aimed at eliminating non-value-added tasks, enhancing user experience, and delivering tangible business outcomes.

Designations

  • Certified Human Resources Leader
  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
  • Success Factors Product Knowledge Accreditation (SFX)

· Employee Central Core

· Recruiting: Recruiter Experience

· Performance and Goals

· Compensation

· Variable Pay

· Onboarding Expert

· Performance & Goals Management

People Analytics

Timeline

Manager, Human Resources Systems

Canada Life (Great-West Life Assurance / London Life Insurance)
06.2011 - 04.2024

Associate Manager, Corporate Health & Safety

Canada Life
04.2008 - 06.2011

Senior Human Resources Coordinator

Canada Life
06.2006 - 04.2008

Human Resources Generalist

Meridian Technologies Ltd.
11.2004 - 06.2006

Human Resources Supervisor

Accucaps Industries Ltd.
06.1999 - 11.2004

Professional Certificate in Business Management -

Western University

Occupational Health & Safety Certificate -

Fanshawe College

Human Resources Management Certificate -

Fanshawe College

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -

Western University

Law and Security Diploma -

St. Clair College
Peter Gryseels