Harriet van Staveren

Detail-oriented and collaborative Human Resources professional with over 20 years of progressive HR and full-cycle recruiting experience. Proven ability to build trust through professionalism, discretion, and reliability while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Passionate about creating organized, efficient systems and fostering a psychologically safe, trauma-informed, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

Highly adaptable to changing priorities with a strong commitment to accuracy, compassionate service, and continuous process improvement.

Office Manager/Human Resources Manager at MM Mechanical (2025-01 – Present)

Temp Position

• Oversee daily office operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and adherence to company policies, and payroll.
• Monitor office supply inventory to facilitate timely procurement and maintain operational continuity.
• Human Resources: Recruiting. Performance management. Developed and implemented office procedures, enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee productivity.
• Coordinate scheduling for team meetings and appointments to streamline communication across departments.
• Train new employees on office protocols, promoting a culture of learning and teamwork within the organization.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining the confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.

Director of Business Growth & HR at LPLGroup (2017-01 – 2024-12)

Provided specialized consultancy to small and medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations, delivering the foundational infrastructure required for rapid and sustainable growth.

• Organizational Strategy: Business growth modeling, policy architecture, and performance management.
• Human Capital: Full-cycle HR development and management.
• Full cycle recruiting and specialized hiring processes.
• Compliance & Safety: End-to-end safety program design and implementation across the trades and professional services.
• Strategic Executive Leadership and Coaching | Operational Infrastructure & Organizational Growth
• Mentored senior management in leadership practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Director of Human Resources & Safety Development at You Dream It We Build It Ltd. (2010-01 – 2017-12)

• Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Led strategic full cycle HR initiatives to align workforce capabilities with organizational goals.
• Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment effectiveness.
• Oversaw employee engagement programs, fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Streamlined performance management processes to improve employee feedback and development.
• Mentored HR team members, enhancing their skills and professional growth.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to develop succession planning frameworks for key roles.
• Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
• Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees' rights and the organization's interests.

Educational Facilitator (PT Contractual Work) at Metro Continuing Education (2004-01 – 2013-12)

• Instructor & Curriculum Facilitator – Adult Education. Developed and implemented engaging educational programs tailored to diverse adult learners.
• Created and launched innovative adult education initiatives targeting improved engagement and effectiveness in participant learning experiences.
• Curriculum Innovation: Designed and facilitated comprehensive business courses, integrating modern instructional design, learning modules, and interactive audio-visual components.
• Facilitated workshops and training sessions, enhancing participant knowledge and skills in various subjects.
• Utilized learning management systems for course delivery and tracking learner progress efficiently.
• Organized extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork, leadership skills, and cultural awareness among students.
• Initiated professional development workshops for fellow educators to share best practices in teaching strategies, classroom management, and technology integration.
• Corporate Training: Retained by Metro's private corporate clients to develop and deliver bespoke business curricula tailored to specific industry needs.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback analysis, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilizing LMS.

Executive Director at The Home Education Exchange Inc. (Newell Christian School) (1998-01 – 2010-12)

• Strategic Leadership: Orchestrated educational administration for home-based and online programs, serving a diverse student body of 1,000+ annually.
• Personnel Management: Provided direct leadership and professional supervision to a team of 40 certificated Alberta teachers, fostering a culture of continuous student growth and instructional excellence.
• Program Innovation and Grant Writing: Spearheaded the development and execution of the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI Grant) plan, driving organizational sustainability and high-school program expansion.
• Public Engagement: Engineered targeted marketing initiatives and led provincial workshops to empower self-directed students and parents with leadership training and educational resources.

Not-for-Profit Consultant at Alberta Community Development (2005-01 – 2006-12)

Part-time contractual work

• Instructional Leader
• Organizational Governance: Delivered specialized training on board governance, clarifying the distinct roles and responsibilities of Board Members versus Executive Directors to improve organizational transparency.
• Capacity Building: Facilitated intensive two-day workshops for non-profits province-wide, focusing on HR best practices, volunteer management, and sustainable fundraising strategies.
• Strategic Mentorship: Guided diverse organizations, equipping leadership teams with tools to address the unique challenges of the not-for-profit sector.

Business Management & Development – Stratford Career Institute

Diploma in Human Resources Management – Metro Community College

Leadership Excellence – Metro Community College

Master Instructor – NAIT

Professional Speaking – Metro Community College

NLP Practitioner Program – Richard Bandler – Pure NLP

Business and Executive Coaching Program – ICF

QSR/Safety Auditor – AASP

Fashion Merchandising – ICS

Sewing and Design – ICS

Indigenous Studies – U of A