About the Organization
Summit Search Group has been retained by Manitoba Hydro on the recruitment of an interim Director People Planning & Strategy. Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitobas Top Employers and stands as a leader among energy companies in North America known for highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. The organization continues to build a culture that champions safety supports innovation and delivers on its commitment to customer service while actively fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities it serves.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Vice President People Safety Health & Wellness the Director People Planning & Strategy is a key member of the leadership team responsible for designing developing and integrating strategic HR programs across the enterprise. This interim engagement expected to run approximately 12 months leads the organizations Talent function encompassing Talent & Learning Talent Acquisition and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Strategic workforce planning currently sits within this portfolio and is a significant enterprise priority for the year ahead.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned late-career or retired senior HR leader or an independent HR consultant looking for a meaningful interim mandate. Manitoba Hydro is open to part-time arrangements and independent consulting engagements for the right candidate. The role calls for a true HR generalist with breadth across disciplines and genuine depth someone who can lead the team through a significant evolution in talent acquisition processes and supporting systems while maintaining strong day-to-day delivery across the portfolio.
The successful candidate will bring a relationship-first leadership style results orientation balanced with genuine care for people and clear confident communication. They will work closely with a peer director leading complementary HR portfolios proactively sharing information and context across teams to ensure alignment. Mentorship and coaching are also valued supporting the continued development of a capable team during a period of organizational change.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
For more information or to submit your resume please reach out to Matt Erhard at Summit Search Group .
Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.
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