Darren Hall

I'm 55 and looking for a change in career to more closely suit my interests and where I am right now in my life. I have a passion for Genealogy and Music, Writing, Coaching and History and would greatly value changing a career to one of those interests and/or to consider work in the Public Sector.

Previous Work-related skills and experiences:

HR Learning & Development and workforce transformation professional with 15+ years supporting large public sector and enterprise organizations. Experienced in planning and implementing HR initiatives, designing learning strategies, and supporting recruitment, workforce planning, and talent development programs. Strong background in adult education, stakeholder engagement, and facilitating organizational change.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, develop training content, and support high-performing, inclusive workplace cultures.

Senior Solutions Consultant (HCM, Learning & Talent Systems) at Oracle Canada (2018-01 – Present)

• Planned and supported implementation of HR and Learning & Development initiatives for large public sector and enterprise clients, including provincial governments, healthcare, and education organizations
• Designed and delivered workforce learning strategies, including training programs aligned to organizational goals, compliance requirements, and employee development needs
• Facilitated workshops and stakeholder sessions to assess workforce needs and develop tailored HR and L&D solutions
• Developed and presented training materials, program proposals, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Led multi-stakeholder initiatives supporting recruitment, talent development, and employee engagement strategies
• Collaborated with HR, IT, and operational teams to implement learning platforms and improve workforce capability and performance measurement
• Supported evaluation of training effectiveness using data-driven insights and KPIs (e.g., time-to-hire, training adoption, compliance metrics)
• Contributed to change management efforts for large-scale workforce transformations across public sector organizations

Account Executive – Human Capital Management Solutions at Oracle Canada & Taleo (2010-01 – 2018-01)

• Supported organizations in developing and implementing recruitment and talent management strategies
• Partnered with HR leaders to identify workforce gaps and align solutions to organizational workforce planning objectives
• Developed proposals and presentations outlining HR program improvements, recruitment strategies, and talent development initiatives
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to support successful implementation of HR systems and processes
• Contributed to large-scale HR transformation initiatives across Canadian organizations

History & Anthropology – Carleton University