HR Strategy
Transforming Together: Empowering People, Enabling Success – Carleton’s HR Strategy 2025-2028
Our Aspiration
Human Resources cultivates a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Through strategic expertise and people-centred services, we empower employees, leaders and teams to navigate evolving HR needs and opportunities – driving Carleton University’s transformation and long-term success.
Our Values
Integrity: We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in all our decisions and interactions, while protecting the confidentiality of personal and organizational information.
Collaboration: We work together across teams and departments to achieve shared goals and build a stronger community.
Continuous Improvement: We embrace learning, innovation, and feedback to grow and adapt in a changing environment.
Inclusion & Care: We foster a respectful, welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and safe.
Service Excellence: We deliver responsive, people-centered HR services that support the success of our employees and the university.
Our Strategy
As Carleton evolves, HR plays a pivotal role in enabling institutional transformation. This strategy reflects our commitment to shaping the future of work, enhancing employee experience, fostering talent and strengthening HR capabilities. Through these priorities, HR acts as a catalyst for change – building resilience, agility and alignment across the university.
| Priorities | Objectives | Initiatives | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigate the Future of Work | Prepare for and adapt to the evolving nature of work, employee expectations and work environments. | – Facilitate cross-training and capacity building in strategic areas – Modernize HR policies to reflect equity and best practices – Provide expert guidance and workforce planning support | – Increased organizational agility and readiness for change – Inclusive, future-ready HR policies – Strategic workforce alignment with institutional goals |
| Enhance Employee Experience and Belonging | Foster a culture of wellbeing, inclusion, and pride across the university | – Embed EDIIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, Accessibility) in all HR practices – Implement the Healthy Workplace Strategy and promote a healthy and productive work environment – Deliver comprehensive benefits and support services | – A workplace culture that reflects institutional values – High motivation and morale across campus – Strong employee engagement and retention |
| Equip Employees, Leaders and Teams for Success | Support continuous learning, leadership development and team effectiveness | – Expand learning and development opportunities – Modernize performance management and succession planning to empower leaders and build high-performing teams – Position Carleton as an Employer of Choice | – Elevated leadership and team capabilities – Improved employee performance and satisfaction – Enhanced talent attraction and retention |
| Strengthen HR Capacity and Service Delivery | Build a high- performing HR function that delivers efficient, proactive and people-centered services. | – Partner to implement the new ERP system – Streamline and standardize HR processes – Improve internal communication and coordination – Leverage digital tools for scalable solutions | – Seamless, integrated HR systems and processes – Increased operational efficiency and responsiveness – Higher HR team effectiveness and partner satisfaction |