Alexandre Poirier
Blainville
Summary
Equipped with a strong background in Human Resources management, I contribute to the success of market-leading companies by ensuring effective HR management that supports growth and objectives. My strategic vision and ability to influence drive impactful decisions and positive change. I excel in building strong relationships and providing exceptional customer service, while quickly adapting to new environments. My analytical and synthetical mindset allows me to approach complex challenges with ease, and my expertise in leadership and fostering trusting relationships ensures a cohesive and productive work environment. Fluent in both French and English, I possess a deep understanding of labor law and experience in organizational development, supporting managers, change management, and promoting cultural diversity in employment. Additionally, my talent acquisition skills and advisory role capabilities make me a valuable asset to any organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
SONEPAR CANADA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Electrical products distributor
- Support shared services (IT and finance) teams in all HR issues and processes;
- Complete the staffing process for an IT position;
- Completion of annual salary increase excersies;
- Analysis of HR issues and proposal of appropriate action plans;
- Development of non-discriminatory recruitment training content;
- Management of labour relations files (performance issues);
- Support the VP IT, CFO and 10 IT and finance managers in HR issues and processes;
- Development of a pan-Canadian welcome and integration program
- Electrical products distributor
Senior Human Resources Advisor
MCKESSON CANADA
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Proxim et Uniprix pharmacies
- Advise the managers and pharmacist owners of more than 600 branches in the management of their human resources;
- Develop workshops, trainings and webinars aimed at developing the human resources skills of pharmacy managers;
- Update the tools and the HR section of the Customer Portal;
- Ensure regular communications via newsletter, portal and emails to promote the proper use of HR tools;
- Conduct a complete analysis of the network’s human resources needs and submit an action plan to management;
- Actively participate in our division's change management committee;
- Manage a project to implement an employee assistance program for the entire network
- Proxim et Uniprix pharmacies
General Human Resources Advisor (Quebec and Atlantic Canada)
WOLSELEY
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Plumbing distribution
- Support managers in the implementation of the company's human resources management policies and procedures;
- Advise managers in managing the performance of their teams (development plan, recovery plan, disciplinary management, etc.);
- Participate in talent acquisition processes (selection, integration, monitoring);
- Carry out all transactions in Workday for my client groups;
- Ensure regular branch visits throughout Quebec and the maritime regions
- Plumbing distribution
Senior Human Resources Advisor
MCKESSON CANADA
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Proxim et Uniprix pharmacies
- Act as a human resources expert to the management staff of all Proxim and Uniprix community pharmacies in Quebec;
- Participate in the development and implementation of a human resources management service offering adapted to the needs of independent pharmacy customers in Quebec and Canada;
- Participate in the development and deployment of management tools in the form of toolboxes, webinars, in-person training, online training, frequently asked questions, press releases and newsletters;
- Develop and lead human resources skills development workshops intended for pharmacist-owners as well as pharmacy management staff on various themes: talent acquisition, discipline management, performance management, employment integration, standards work, remuneration, mobilization and retention;
- Act as a human resources expert as part of the COVID-19 crisis unit committee;
- Support my clients in the context of rapid changes during the pandemic, both for issues of compliance with labor standards, health and safety, staff mobilization, staffing, absenteeism, psychological health, etc.;
- Meet customers regularly in pharmacies as well as during various conferences
- Act as team leader of the change management team for one year
- Proxim et Uniprix pharmacies
Senior Business Partner, Human Resources
MEGALEXIS COMMUNICATIONS
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: Translation services
- Support the management committee in the management of the strategic plan, the management of operations as well as the implementation of adapted human resources strategies;
- Implementation of initiatives to develop collaborative management practices through the involvement of staff in the decision-making process;
- Identify and raise awareness among management regarding change management issues related to new organizational targets;
- Organize consultation and involvement of different departments in the implementation of performance, quality and capacity management solutions;
- Support managers throughout the talent management and staffing process;
- Harmonize talent management practices between the Montreal and Gatineau offices;
- Supervise and support the development of a human resources technician
- Meet regularly, as needed, with the managers of the Gatineau office
- Translation services
Human Resources Advisor
UNIPRIX INC.
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Community pharmacy banner
- Support senior management and managers in the application of head office policies, workforce planning, skills development, establishment of recruitment strategies as well as performance management;
- Support pharmacist-owners as well as their management staff with labor relations, the application of the banner's policies, the improvement of their management practices as well as the management of disciplinary files;
- Exercise an advisory role with head office employees regarding the various human resources programs;
- Represent pharmacist owners during mediation sessions at the CNESST;
- Develop human resources programs aligned with strategic orientations (performance management process, succession management, remuneration, social benefits, working conditions, etc.);
- Conduct information sessions on the new programs with the management committee, the management team as well as with all employees of the head office and the pharmacy network;
- Intervene in the pharmacy with management staff to resolve conflicts, hold individual employee meetings, provide management coaching and produce the required analysis and recommendation reports
- Community pharmacy banner
Senior Human Resources Advisor
CCI CONSULTANTS INC.
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: Caisses Desjardins staffing agency
- Plan and direct the activities of the human resources department (staffing strategies, labor relations, contract negotiation, social benefits, health and safety, etc.);
- Manage the staffing process for internal staff as well as external resources;
- Negotiate hiring agreements based on the established compensation strategy;
- Carry out performance evaluations, write development and recovery plans;
- Take charge of all disciplinary, disability and work accident files;
- Support internal managers at the program and policy level;
- Supervise and support the development of two employees of the human resources department;
- Participate in executive and operations management committees
- Caisses Desjardins staffing agency
Education
Bachelor - Industrial Relations
Université de Montréal
01.2008
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Employee retention
- Employee relations
- Retention strategies
- Coaching leadership
- Legal compliance
- Strategic planning
- HR analytics
- Conducting employee surveys
- HR policies development
- Organizational development
- Onboarding programs
- Grievance handling
Academic Training
Bachelor of Industrial Relations, Université de Montréal, 2008
Continued Education
- Labour Relations: What happened in 2024?, Lecorre Lawyers, 02/19/25
- Negotiating a Collective Agreement, Lecorre Lawyers, 04/02/25
- Writing a Collective Agreement, Lecorre Lawyers, 04/29/25
- Design and deliver effective training, Ordre CRHA, 2024
- Attraction and loyalty meeting 2023, Ordre CRHA, 2023
- English improvement courses (Elam), 2019 to 2021
- Organizational Development Focus Group, Ordre CRHA, 2016
- Discussion group on succession management and high potentials, Ordre CRHA, 2015
- Graduate course on the consulting role in organizational development and change management, HEC Montréal, 2015
- Workforce planning training, Ordre CRHA, 2014
- Graduate course on the management of multicultural organizations, HEC Montréal, 2013
Summary
Strategic vision and capacity to influence, Strong relational skills and customer service, Ability to quickly adapt to the environment, Ability to develop trusting relationships, Analytical and synthetical mind, Relational and expertise leadership, French and English, spoken and written, Labour law, Organizational development, Support for managers, Change management, Cultural diversity in employment, Talent acquisition, Advisory role
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
SONEPAR CANADA
03.2024 - 06.2024
Senior Human Resources Advisor
MCKESSON CANADA
09.2022 - 01.2024
General Human Resources Advisor (Quebec and Atlantic Canada)
WOLSELEY
03.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Human Resources Advisor
MCKESSON CANADA
06.2018 - 03.2022
Senior Business Partner, Human Resources
MEGALEXIS COMMUNICATIONS
07.2016 - 04.2017
Human Resources Advisor
UNIPRIX INC.
11.2013 - 05.2016
Senior Human Resources Advisor
CCI CONSULTANTS INC.
06.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor - Industrial Relations
Université de Montréal
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