human resource management as a strategic business partner
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Philip J. Portelance
Human Resources Manager
&
Strategic Business Partner
My Education
Master of
Business Administration
Supply Chain Management
Finance and Accounting
Marketing
Human Resource
Management
Strategic Leadership
Organizational Behaviour and
Labour Relations
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
My Experience
I am an experienced Human Resources Manager with ten years of practical experience across multiple
industries.
I have been responsible for all facets of human resource management and have experience in both
Canada and the United States.
I have achieved the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
My Accomplishments
o Recruited and hired employees for both plant and office including senior management
o Negotiated and managed employee health, dental & retirement benefits (Canada and the United States)
o Served as employer liaison with the Workers Compensation Board
o Chaired a Workplace Safety and Health Committee
o Created and implemented an improved employee performance contribution and development procedure
o Wrote an Employee Handbook and Policy Manual including a company’s first harassment policy
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
My Strengths
o Exceptionally well-organized
o Flexible and adaptable to change
o Calm, stable, steady, cooperative and dependable
o Dedicated to helping meet the needs of other people
o Strong commitment to the team
o Relationship builder
o Logical, reflective, analytical, factual and practical
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Human Resource Management is a strategic partner in an organization and is
directly involved in the major business decisions of the organization.
HR is Strategic Management
o Organizational mission statement
o Clear and defined structure
o Safe and healthy work environment
o Formal plans and positions
o Analytical, calculable and deliberate
o Key performance indicators
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Human Resource Management provides a
structure that will help employees better
understand their employer’s expectations
and create the opportunity for success.
HR is Policies & Procedures
o Employee handbook
o Workplace harassment
o Job descriptions
o Work instructions
o Attendance management
o Vacation entitlement
o Health benefits
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Human Resource Management provides
communication and guidance to help
employees feel valued for their
contributions.
HR is Information & Guidance
o Expert, discreet, professional and personalized support when you need it
o Provide human resource information and guidance to managers on policies and procedures
o Provide advice and career planning for employees
o Mentor employees who are experiencing change or stress
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Human Resource Management is about
people.
An organization is only as good as its
people…..present and future.
An organization requires a range of
different, and often scarce, human capital
skills.
HR is Recruitment & Retention
o Succession planning
o Skills for today and tomorrow
o Strong organizational culture
o Welcoming and thriving environment
o Progressive policies
o Employee engagement
o Encourage innovation
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Human Resource Management is about
developing skills and talent.
Numerous studies show a correlation
between education and training with
success and innovation.
HR is Training & Development
o Performance reviews and evaluations
o Developmental plans
o Training - internal and external
o Promote essential skills
Reading & numeracy
Communication
Team building
Leadership
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR
Goal:Attract. Engage. Retain.
Realize the potential of employees
Involve and Invest in employees
Become an Employer of Choice
Philip J. Portelance, BA, MBA, CPHR