Human Resource Management as a Strategic Business Partner.

1. Philip J. Portelance
Experienced Human Resources Manager

2. 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 - Experienced HR Manager

3. My Experience
I am an experienced Human Resources Manager with
nine 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 am in the process of obtaining my CHRP designation.
Philip J. Portelance - Experienced HR Manager

4. 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 - Experienced HR Manager

5. 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 - Experienced HR Manager

6. Philip J. Portelance - Experienced HR Manager
Human Resource Management is a
strategic partner in an organization and is
directly involved in the major business
decisions of the organization.

7. 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 - Experienced HR Manager

8. Philip J. Portelance - Experienced HR Manager
Human Resource Management provides
communication and guidance to help
employees feel valued for their
contributions.

9. 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 - Experienced HR Manager

10. Philip J. Portelance - Experienced HR Manager
Human Resource Management provides a
structure that will help employees better
understand their employer’s expectations
and create the opportunity for success.

11. 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 - Experienced HR Manager

12. Philip J. Portelance - Experienced HR Manager
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.

13. 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 - Experienced HR Manager

14. Philip J. Portelance - Experienced HR Manager
Human Resource Management is about
developing skills and talent.
Numerous studies show a correlation
between education and training with
success and innovation.

15. 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 - Experienced HR Manager

16. References
Bruce McIvor
Owner and CEO of Malach
PH: 204-895-8003
C. Stuart McKelvie
CFO of Malach
PH: 204-895-8002
Philip J. Portelance - Experienced HR Manager