Amandeep Singh
Surrey
Summary
Visionary and strategic HR business partner with 8 years of experience in HR functions, encompassing Community and Public service domains. Expert in offering valuable advice and support to business leaders, focusing on recruitment strategy, employee engagement, and performance management. Proven track record of leading sophisticated projects and teams through effective project management. Well versed in staying abreast of IR policy, procedure, and industry trends. Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on HRM and possesses a CPHR designation. Seeking an opportunity with an organization that embraces growth and innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compensation Specialist
BC PUBLIC SERVICE
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Analyzed data from internal sources and external benchmarks to continually assess the effectiveness of current compensation strategies.
- Enhanced company''s ability to attract top talent by conducting thorough market research on industry compensation trends.
- Participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay current on best practices in the field of compensation management and bring innovative ideas back to the organization.
- Promoted a culture of transparency surrounding compensation practices by regularly sharing relevant data and insights with employees.
- Evaluated job positions within the organization to ensure consistent and equitable pay structures across all departments.
- Provided expert guidance on compensation-related matters to managers during recruitment, promotion, or reassignment processes.
- Managed various compensation projects such as salary structure development, incentive plan design, and executive compensation analysis.
- Collaborated with HR team to design performance management systems that aligned with company goals and encouraged employee growth.
LABOUR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided subject matter expertise during organizational restructuring efforts, ensuring minimal disruption to employee morale and productivity.
- Maintained detailed records of labor relations activities to support decision-making processes during negotiations.
- Facilitated training sessions on topics related to labor relations such as workplace harassment prevention or navigating difficult conversations.
- Trained managers and supervisors on effective conflict resolution techniques to minimize disruptions in the workplace.
- Provided guidance on interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements to prevent misunderstandings or violations.
- Participated in contract negotiations leading to mutually beneficial agreements between employers and union representatives.
- Strengthened labor-management relationships by effectively addressing grievances and resolving disputes.
- Assisted human resources department in developing policies that aligned with both organizational goals and legal requirements.
- Advised management on best practices in employee relations, fostering a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with legal counsel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
- Monitored changes in labor laws to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulations affecting company operations.
- Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism under tight deadlines.
- Supported employee engagement initiatives by creating open channels of communication between staff members at various levels within the organization.
COMPENSATION ADVISOR
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Improved employee satisfaction by developing and implementing competitive compensation programs.
- Streamlined salary administration process for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Administered annual merit increase process by working closely with department heads to determine appropriate adjustments based on individual performance evaluations.
- Educated employees on their compensation packages through clear communication materials including written summaries, presentations, or one-on-one consultations as needed.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state wage laws by regularly reviewing and updating compensation policies.
- Developed custom reports and dashboards to provide management with up-to-date information on key compensation metrics.
- Assisted HR department in resolving complex employee issues related to wages, overtime calculations, or classification disputes through careful investigation and analysis of facts.
- Developed comprehensive job descriptions to accurately reflect roles, responsibilities, and necessary skills for successful performance in each position.
- Conducted annual salary reviews to maintain competitiveness in the market and retain top performers within the organization.
- Reduced turnover rates by conducting regular surveys and addressing employee concerns regarding pay equity.
- Assisted with administration of bonuses, cash incentives for home offices and executive programs.
- Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Interior Health Authority
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, fostering open lines of communication for addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for addressing employee concerns, resulting in a more positive work environment.
- Answered management and employee questions, interpreted contracts and resolved issues.
- Analyzed exit interview data to identify trends in employee dissatisfaction, informing strategic efforts to improve overall morale.
- Provided ongoing coaching to managers regarding best practices in employee relations, resulting in stronger leadership skills across the organization.
- Effectively managed complex employee relations caseloads, navigating sensitive situations and ensuring all parties were treated fairly and equitably.
- Negotiated resolutions between employees and managers, fostering better communication and working relationships.
- Conducted regular audits of personnel files to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Assisted with the development of performance improvement plans for underperforming employees, ultimately leading to higher levels of job satisfaction and retention rates.
- Implemented proactive measures to address potential employee grievances before they escalated into larger conflicts or legal disputes.
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATE, COMPENSATION & LABOUR RELATIONS
INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Triages multiple email inboxes, incoming hard copy mail and courier deliveries, dispersing workflow to appropriate team members and filing related documentation as required
- Provides organizational and administrative functions such as maintaining filing systems (VanDocs) including creating a variety of case files for the functional areas ensuring complete file content and appropriate file naming conventions, and reviewing, processing and maintaining records related to the grievance process and collective bargaining.
- Maintains and tracks collective agreement language, such as classifications, pay rates, and supplementary vacation tables, for updating in printed publication
- Problem-solves with payroll staff, HR team members and business unit with respect to vacation entitlement and time entry issues including researching and recommending next steps
- Responds to a variety of questions related to the status of files and workflow
- Creates and revises forms, process documents, and other documentation as required
- Provides advice and determination on recommended advancement notification to the union regarding excluded positions and processes the formal union exclusion notification communication, including the filing of related correspondence
- Schedules grievance and other meetings; attends meetings, prepares agenda and takes minutes or verbatim notes as required
- Supports the preparation for arbitrations and other third party processes and collective bargaining by duties such as preparing associated documentation, researching, and collating data
- Prepares analyses related to metrics generated by a variety of workflow systems and makes recommendations for system enhancements and workflow changes to improve reporting capabilities
- Prepares quarterly metrics on the status of job evaluations and related activities and follows up on descrepancies and
- Oversees the efficiency and effectiveness of the eCAF (electronic Compensation Action Form) system, by auditing forms in progress, reminding users to complete or cancel stale dated forms, ensuring the user manual is accurate, and liaising with technical partners to request and test system improvements
- Prepare and present cases for arbitration, including collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and representing the union’s position during hearings.
- Conduct thorough investigations into workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, and unfair labour practices
- Prepare detailed reports and recommendations based on investigation findings to address and resolve issues in compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
Education
BBA - Human Resource Management
Guru Nanak Dev University
01.2010
Skills
- Proficient in using, Oracle, Peoplesoft 92, Workday and SuccessFactors
- Experience effectively managing a diverse caseload/portfolio of clients in a client service environment, providing advice, consultation and recommendations in writing and orally
- Comprehensive knowledge of current human resource management principles and provincial legislation (Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Code, Human Rights Code)
- Strong consulting and coaching skills and ability to establish trusting partnerships with clients
- Advanced relationship management skills with the ability to build productive, collaborative partnerships between leadership, employees, union and other internal and external stakeholders
- Skills in coaching managers, facilitation, conflict resolution and relationship management
- HRIS systems
- Employee relations
- Budget planning
- Salary benchmarking
- Executive compensation
- Equal pay analysis
- Labor law compliance
- Job evaluation analysis
- Compensation policy review
Certification
- CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES (CPHR)
- AWARDED BY CPHR BC & YUKON
- 2018-12-01
Languages
Punjabi
Timeline
Compensation Specialist
BC PUBLIC SERVICE
01.2024 - 05.2025
LABOUR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
07.2022 - 01.2024
COMPENSATION ADVISOR
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
01.2019 - 07.2022
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Interior Health Authority
09.2017 - 05.2019
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATE, COMPENSATION & LABOUR RELATIONS
INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY
04.2013 - 07.2016
BBA - Human Resource Management
Guru Nanak Dev University
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