Mike Harwood
CHRE
Consultant, HR Solutions
Overview
Mike is a seasoned HR Leader with a focus on organizational transformation, possessing the strategic acumen to influence direction that both drives change and maximizes the potential of culture, organizational effectiveness, talent strategies and performance management.
Mike believes in creating line-of-sight accountability across an organization that enables alignment with corporate goals and consistent objectives. He is a proven leader who motivates and engages a workforce, and fosters a positive working environment, while driving the company to success.
Talent management, employee engagement and full alignment with Vision, Mission and Values have been key driving factors in Mike’s professional career; and to have been able to do that as an ambassador for one of the world’s most iconic brands made it even more rewarding.
Specializations
Strategy Execution and Organizational Effectiveness
- Cross-functional structure review
- Strategic planning and goal setting
- Role definition, accountability framework development
- Internal alignment
Leadership
- Performance management process review and development
- Succession planning and management
- Leadership development program development
- total compensation management
Talent Management and Employee Engagement
- Learning and Development programs
- Employee Engagement Survey execution and management
- Employee and Labour Relations
- Health and Safety program oversight
- Employment Brand development and execution
Education & Certifications
- HRPA sanctioned Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE)
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Western Ontario
- Human Resources Program Certificate, Queen’s University
Industry Experience
- Nor for Profit – Government Regulatory Agency
- Food Manufacturing
- Distribution / Wholesale
- Financial Services – Human Resources, Retail Marketing, Branch Management
Roles Held
- Executive Head of Human Resources
- National Human Resources Director
- Senior HR Business Partner (Director)
- Human Resources Lead
Organizations
- Technical Standards and Safety Authority
- Interac
- Dr. Oetker Canada
- Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada
Affiliations
- HRPA Peel Region