Tracy Dormer
Human Resources Professional
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Summary
Dedicated senior-level human resources leader recognized by peers to recruit and develop high-performance HR teams. Adept at developing and building strategic alliances with organizational leaders to support key business initiatives. Advanced knowledge in providing total client solutions for the business that work.
Accomplishments
- Developed COVID isolation & remote mine site pandemic plan for approval to Yukon Government which included meal delivery, medical surveillance, pre-post clean plans, outbreak management plans which saved the Company over $1M in 2020.
- Negotiated $1.2M travel and $3.6M catering contracts saving the company significant costs.
- Managed $1.5M capital projects in development of dorm room & camp upgrades in 2022.
- Negotiated Extended Health & Dental benefit renewal with vendors utilizing new brokerage saving the Company $250,000 annually.
- Partnered with CEO and CFO to bring Minto Metals public on TSX-V through IPO.
- Project managed & led mass layoffs of over 200 employees per day in control center.
- Process mapped over 100 HR processes in service center prior to Workday implementation; centralized HR Services team and increased service delivery by 120% over 6 months.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
VP, HR & Camp Operations
Minto Metals Corp
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Reporting to CEO as part of executive team, participate in long-term growth plans of operations
- Contribute to M&A activities, conduct due diligence process, and build integration plans
- Developed strategic people strategy and implemented for commissioning & start up and all programs to meet growth initiatives including camp expansion
- Lead executive leadership team in talent initiatives, change management and communication plans to drive operational success and employee engagement
- Lead organization in effective internal and external communication plans
- Develop external communications and community relations strategies with local First Nations partners
- Lead, coach, mentor team of talented Human Resources professionals in providing top level talent support to meet business targets
- Strong advocate for company culture and workforce while balancing needs of organization to achieve optimal solutions that drive value
- Responsible for $10M annual budget that includes Human Resources, Camp & Travel, IT, Community Relations, Communications
- Responsible for building collaborative relationship with Board of Directors and supporting CEO and CFO on corporate secretary duties and Compensation Committee
- Build and communicate BOD updates on challenges, gaps, priorities, and progress
- Design and develop total rewards and benefit plans, framework for company and implement model for long term growth
- Aligned departments with organizational processes, implementing HR directives accordingly
Sr. HR Manager (Contract)
Nutrien
05.2019 - 09.2019
HR Manager
Coeur Mining
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed HR strategy from commissioning to start-up, built competitive employee value proposition for external marketing
- Identified, evaluated, and made recommendations based on regional HR trends and regulatory changes, to capitalize on opportunities, improve Company’s competitive position, and ensure business was not exposed to unnecessary risk or liability
- Reported to GM and as part of Sr Leadership team responsible for overall $7M budget leading HR, Camp, Travel
- Designed compensation and benefits plans to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements for Canadian plans in as much alignment to US parent company
- Designed and implemented talent programs including engagement, retention, succession planning
- Optimizing internal policy and procedures requirements for out-of-country assignments, including work visa program for all current and newly seconded Americans working in Canada
- Provided direction, coaching, and development support for team of HR professionals needed to execute on short- and long-term HR strategies
- Developed leadership development program for field-based leaders in areas of performance management, compensation, and leading people
- Led large IT infrastructure projects on site providing operational excellence
Team Lead
Cenovus Energy Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led review, assessment, and process changes to HR operations to improve strategic and operational support
- Provided strategic leadership to process of validation of functional business requirements and design, partner experience, and organizational change
- Worked with leaders to provide effective and innovative leadership to HR functions such as employee relations, talent engagement and management, talent development, disability management, health and well being practices, and compensation practices
- Created culture of continuous improvement within work environment HR Services/Operations team
- Provided leadership and direction in establishing innovative policies and programs to improve human resource management, drive employee experience and positive outcomes for all employees, focused on People Plan, and any other strategic plans that require Human Resource support
- Worked closely with Director, Total Compensation, and Director, HR Business Partners to ensure practices, programs, and guidelines are applied consistently and equitably across company
- Contributed to M&A activities, conducted due diligence process, and build integration plans related to people
- Project managed mass layoff initiatives to align business strategies and support leadership during downturn
Group Lead, HRBP
MEG Energy Lt.d
Calgary, AB
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh HR solutions into business strategies
- Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements
Team Lead, HR Business Partners
Vermillion Energy Ltd.
Calgary, AB
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Forecasted expected workforce demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Created programs to reduce turnover and improve employee engagement in daily business process.
- Developed promotional paths and succession plan
HR Manager
SNC Lavalin
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
- Coordinated immigration process for visa and green card applications to support mobility requests for domestic and international long and short-term assignments
Sr. HR Manager (Maternity Leave)
Deloitte
Calgary, AB
01.2010 - 12.2010
HR Manager
AECOM
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.
- Coordinated immigration process for visa and green card applications to support mobility requests for domestic and international long and short-term assignments.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
Expat - HR Advisor
Nexen Inc
Sana'a, Yemen
01.2005 - 01.2008
HR Analyst
Shell Trading Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
CIS Analyst & Geological Technician
AEC & Encal Energy Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1998
Education
BBA - Organizational Behaviour
Athabasca University
RemotePost-Degree - Geological Technician
SAIT Polytechnic
Diploma - Computer Information Systems
SIAST
Skills
- HR Transformation
- Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Compensation and Benefits Design
- Change and Growth Management
- Budget Oversight
- Corporate Strategy and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Branding
- P&L Responsibility
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Capital Expenditure Planning
Systems & Technology
• ADP Workforce Now
• Workday
• iCiMs
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Taleo
• Oracle
• Sage 300
• SAP Concur
• Egencia
• JotForm
• Wordpress
• Orissa
• Workhub
• Infinity
Certification
Certified Talent Management Practitioner, Canadian HR Academy - 2021
Board of Directors
- Director - Yukon Chamber of Mines - 2021-2022
- Director - Certified Talent Management Professionals Board - 2022
Timeline
VP, HR & Camp Operations
Minto Metals Corp
09.2019 - 05.2023
Sr. HR Manager (Contract)
Nutrien
05.2019 - 09.2019
HR Manager
Coeur Mining
02.2018 - 08.2019
Team Lead
Cenovus Energy Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
Group Lead, HRBP
MEG Energy Lt.d
01.2014 - 01.2015
Team Lead, HR Business Partners
Vermillion Energy Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2014
HR Manager
SNC Lavalin
01.2011 - 01.2013
Sr. HR Manager (Maternity Leave)
Deloitte
01.2010 - 12.2010
HR Manager
AECOM
01.2008 - 01.2010
Expat - HR Advisor
Nexen Inc
01.2005 - 01.2008
HR Analyst
Shell Trading Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
CIS Analyst & Geological Technician
AEC & Encal Energy Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1998
BBA - Organizational Behaviour
Athabasca University
Post-Degree - Geological Technician
SAIT Polytechnic
Diploma - Computer Information Systems
SIAST
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