Ryan Piper
Waterdown
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Executive with 19 years of progressive HR experience fuelling business success through innovation and trust. Advanced knowledge of employment relations and law, culture and policy development, and full employment cycle support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Jay SaBill Industries Inc.
2023.05 - Current
- created business providing heavy-duty tool storage solutions
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.
Vice President of Human Resources
Sheridan College
2018.08 - 2023.05
- Executive Human Resources lead for organization of 4300 full and part-time employees
- Part of executive team which successfully led organization through the pandemic
- Accountable for Flexible Workplace Strategy, Recruitment Strategy and Campus Wellness Strategy fuelling Sheridan’s Strategic Plan
- Provided corporate leadership for Total Compensation, Pension & Benefits, Accessibility Management, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Occupational Health & Safety, and Employment/Labour Relations
- Oversaw 35 employees and annual budget of $6 million
- Restored business focused culture to human resources functions previously focused on compliance
- Drove innovation of antiquated practices and importance of the employee experience, especially the digital employee experience
- Acted as resource to Board of Governors for Human Resources and previously Governance
Director, Employment Relations and Talent Acquisit
Sheridan College
2015.06 - 2018.08
- Strategic lead for organization's labour relations and talent acquisition functions
- Responsible for relations with two OPSEU locals totalling 1500 employees
- Oversaw all grievance and arbitration activity focusing on innovative problem solving and enhancing management rights
- Lead driver of progressive employment practices and policies like flexible workplace
- Responsible for team of 6 coordinating organizational recruitment
- Drove adoption of video/recorded interviews to streamline talent acquisition process
- Managed Sheridan through 5-week faculty strike with minimal ongoing impact
- Periodic management of Ontario Human Rights Tribunal cases
- Organizational lead for contingency planning and union certification response
Human Resources Business Partner
Sheridan College
2007.06 - 2015.06
- Chief HR resource for portfolio of clients representing 25% of organization
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives
- Coached and supported managers addressing performance and behavioural concerns
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees
- Periodic, temporary management assignments covering maternity/parental leaves
Human Resources Generalist
Associated Spring
2004.09 - 2007.06
- Sole human resources representative at unionized tier 1 auto parts manufacturing plant
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.2001
Skills
- Business Driven HR Strategy
- Laser Focus on a Fair and Inclusive Workplace
- Policy and Program Development Supporting Employee Experience
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Progressive Employee/Labour Relations
- Elite Professional Judgement
- Building Relationships and Trust in Contentious Situations
- Principled Embracer of Technology
Accomplishments
- Key leader in developing the workplace voted Canada's best by Forbes in January 2023
- Launched Sheridan's first Wellness, Talent Acquisition, and Flexible Workplace Strategies
- Led HR aspects of Sheridan's successful response to the pandemic
- Organizational lead through a five-week strike with minimal labour relations impact
Volunteering
Former Vice Chair, Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Board of Directors including leading the hire of their current CEO in 2022
Timeline
Owner
Jay SaBill Industries Inc.
2023.05 - Current
Vice President of Human Resources
Sheridan College
2018.08 - 2023.05
Director, Employment Relations and Talent Acquisit
Sheridan College
2015.06 - 2018.08
Human Resources Business Partner
Sheridan College
2007.06 - 2015.06
Human Resources Generalist
Associated Spring
2004.09 - 2007.06
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McMaster University
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