Adena Ward
Saanichton,BC
Summary
Dynamic Senior Human Resources Assistant with the Department of National Defence, skilled in payroll administration and fostering diversity and inclusion. Achieved streamlined HR processes, enhancing efficiency and employee satisfaction. Proven expertise in performance evaluation and training development, driving workforce excellence through effective communication and team-building initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Human Resources Assistant
Department of National Defence
10.2010 - Current
- Ensured timely processing of payroll, maintaining the highest level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Coordinated performance management initiatives for optimal workforce development.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices by attending workshops, conferences, and webinars.
- Organized company-wide training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Maintained accurate personnel records, safeguarding sensitive information through strict confidentiality protocols.
- Conducted regular audits of HR files for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Handled exit interviews professionally, gathering valuable feedback to improve organizational culture.
- Evaluated compensation packages to ensure market competitiveness while adhering to budget constraints.
- Supported diversity and inclusion efforts by promoting awareness and education within the organization.
- Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, conducting thorough candidate screenings and interviews.
- Facilitated effective communication between employees and management through transparent channels.
- Administered benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
- Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with HR team on various projects, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Provided ongoing support to employees regarding HR-related inquiries and concerns.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Updated and maintained employee attendance records.
- Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals.
- Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
Skills
- Implementation of HR Policies
- Diversity and inclusion
- Payroll Administration
- Benefits administration
- Payroll processing
- Internal communications
- Employee Orientation
- Performance evaluation expertise
- Team-building activities
- Training development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Medals clerk
- IA RDIMS
- Resolve pay issues through effectively applying policy rules.
- Military Drivers License
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved Guardian and pay issues through creating assyst work tickets
- HRG travel arranger
- Claims X experience
Languages
English
Certification
- First Aid Standard CPR Level C 05-NOV-2024
- Conflict Resolution Certificate Program
- Creating Respectful Workplace 22-NOV-2017
- The Path, Online Course 22-JAN-2025
- WHMIS 2015 Orientation 23-JAN-2024
- RDIMS IA Foundation Course 03-OCT-2023
- Ethics PD Day 25-MAR-2022
- DND/CAF Information Management 29-MAY-2020
- Managing Military Personnel 10-MAR-2021
- RDIMS Fundamentals 21-OCT-2020
- Resource Management Support Trained
Canadian Forces Decoration
The Canadian Forces' Decoration is awarded to officers and Non-Commissioned Members of the Canadian Forces (CF) who have completed twelve years of service. The decoration is awarded to all ranks who have a good record of conduct. Mine was awarded to me Oct 2022.
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Assistant
Department of National Defence
10.2010 - Current
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