Cathy Parry
About Cathy Parry
Cathy Parry is the Director of People & Culture | HR Operations at TELUS in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in HR management and strategic direction.
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Cathy Parry holds the position of Director, People & Culture | HR Operations at TELUS. She is currently based in the Toronto, Canada area.
Experience at TELUS
Cathy Parry has had a longstanding career at TELUS with multiple roles over the years. She started as Manager, Pay, Benefits & HR Systems from 1997 to 2007, then moved to Manager, Payroll, Benefits & Compensation from 2001 to 2004. She advanced to SR HR Program Manager from 2007 to 2010 and then served as Director, HR Program Office & Systems Implementations/Management from 2010 to 2015. Currently, she is the Director, People & Culture | HR Operations.
Previous Work at Motorola
Before joining TELUS, Cathy Parry worked at Motorola as an HR Systems Coordinator from 1995 to 1997, gaining valuable experience in human resources systems management.
Educational Background
Cathy Parry has an extensive educational background. She studied Business Administration at Humber College, earning a Diploma from 1984 to 1987. She then pursued Human Resources Management at Seneca Polytechnic, obtaining a certificate between 1995 and 2002. Additionally, she studied Benefits Management at World at Work and achieved the Certified Benefits Professional designation from 2003 to 2007. Cathy also completed programs in Payroll and Accounting at Canadian Payroll Association, earning the CPA Designation from 2009 to 2010, and Strategic Human Resources at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, obtaining an Advanced Program in Human Resources Management in 2012.
Key Responsibilities at TELUS
Cathy Parry leads a remote team of 48 HR operational professionals at TELUS. She is responsible for strategic direction and delivery in various areas such as payroll, benefits, financial, and systems deliverables. Her role includes managing payroll for 25,000 team members with an annual value of $2.4 billion and overseeing a $4.2 million people budget. She has achieved a team engagement score of 91% and implemented a reduction of 17% in her team for EBITDA savings. She focuses on processes such as succession planning, key process risk reductions, team development, and enhancing the digital experience for team members.
Compliance and Audit Responsibilities
At TELUS, Cathy Parry handles compliance for internal and external audit purposes. She ensures the company adheres to regulations set by government agencies, and maintains compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Her role is critical in maintaining the integrity and accountability of HR operations within the company.