Allison Pearson
Brantford,ON
Summary
Years of progressive, strategic, hands-on experience in Human Resources and Business Management. Talented HR leader overseeing human resources operations, including employee relations, organizational structuring, and policy development. Well-versed in benefits administration and legal compliance. Forward-thinking with superior problem-solving, conflict management and organizational skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Director
Fowler Metal Industries Ltd
Brantford, Canada
08.2017 - Current
- Management of full human resource responsibilities for multi-site manufacturing operations, including all staff recruitment, employee orientation, training, and performance management.
- Promote a positive work environment through regular communication with all stakeholders.
- Provide mentoring and insight to managers on appropriate conflict resolution, mediating disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary action where necessary.
- Provide current and prospective employees information about company policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, promotional opportunities, and employee benefits.
- Implemented a new HRIS system and maintained all employee records; reviewed and processed weekly payroll.
- Administration of all aspects of WSIB claims, RTW plans, and coordination of Health & Safety requirements.
Human Resources Business Partner
Lower Lakes Towing Ltd
Port Dover, Canada
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Audit and maintain employee files to quickly obtain pertinent information as requested by Transport Canada and associated organizations.
- Compile and maintain data to complete annual Federal Employment Equity report.
- Review accuracy of data in preparation of migration and transfer to new HRIS.
- Payroll processing for 300+ employees.
- Offer administrative support to US division of Human Resources and Health & Safety Departments.
Office Manager
Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon LLP
Brantford, Canada
09.2008 - 08.2014
- With the assistance of 2 direct reports, participated on Marketing, Premise, Management, Health & Safety, and Technology Committees; coordinated meeting schedules, act as support resource to execute the various committees’ plans such as prepare PowerPoint presentations, create marketing material, author and distribute materials for firm meetings.
- Develop and maintain training related to orientation, policy or procedural changes, and compliance with Government agencies.
- Prepare and monitor annual personnel and facility budgets, which included facility maintenance, usage of office supplies and suggest cost saving initiatives.
- Monitor and recommend changes regarding staff recruitment, performance evaluation, retention, and assessment of staff efficiencies and salaries to Management Committee.
- Point of contact for employee inquiries.
- Coordinate service award program, special receptions, client development events, staff appreciation days and lunch-and-learns, which included researching and coordinating appropriate guest speakers.
HR Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
Maidstone Bakeries (currently Aspire Bakeries)
Brantford, Canada
07.2002 - 06.2008
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 200+ hourly employees.
- Assisted with coordinating company meetings and employee recognition days.
- Provided administrative support to executives and all levels of employees.
- Assisted employees with inquiries and concerns relating to Human Resources functions.
- Coordinated and participated in recruitment processes.
- Member of Employee Advisory and Social Committees.
Education
Business Administration, with concentration in Management diploma - Management
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.2013
Skills
- Effective communication
- Workforce engagement
- Payroll administration
- HRIS management
- Inquisitive and solutions-driven
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Compliance management
Certification
Awarded CIM designation through the Canadian Institute of Management association through completion of required courses
Volunteer Experience
Recognizing the importance of community engagement, I enjoy participating in local professional networking with a focus on talent development of young students and providing guidance while they get their own footing in the community or their chosen profession. Additionally, local fundraisers or charity events are functions that I enjoy supporting.
References
- Steven Portelli, Lawyer, Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon LLP, (519) 759-6220
- Demi Williams, Human Resource Director, Rand Logistics, (646) 640-6798
- Franciss Dykstra, Office Manager, Sullivan Festeryga, (519) 718-3184
Professional Seminars
- Employment Agreements
- Strategic Communication
- Workplace Harassment
- Setting up Ergonomics Program in the Workplace
- Top 10 Mistakes: Investigating Harassment Complaints
- Coaching and Mentoring Entitlement Mentality
- Dealing with Generational Differences in the Workplace
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Fowler Metal Industries Ltd
08.2017 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Lower Lakes Towing Ltd
06.2015 - 08.2017
Office Manager
Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon LLP
09.2008 - 08.2014
HR Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
Maidstone Bakeries (currently Aspire Bakeries)
07.2002 - 06.2008
Business Administration, with concentration in Management diploma - Management
McMaster University
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