Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Partner, People and Culture
WorkplaceNL
11.2024 - Current
Executing the human resources strategy to create an engaged and high-performing workplace
Advising and coaching leaders on best practices in leadership, employee relations, and human resources matters in a unionized environment
Facilitating and communicating, education, and delivery of HR programs to leaders and employees
Serving as primary contact for employees seeking advice on complex HR and employee relations matters
Building relationships with all levels of union representatives and ensures compliance with the Collective Agreement, legislation, policy and procedure
Providing labour/employee relations services including investigating incidents and resolving issues through coaching, progressive discipline, mediation, alternate dispute resolution
Administers the absence and disability management of occupational and non-occupational absences and accommodations
Human Resources Business Partner
HR Project Partners (seconded to Hatch)
06.2018 - 10.2024
Supported the Voisey's Bay Mine Expansion Project in the project office as well as on site in Voisey's Bay in all areas of Human Resources
Responsible for recruitment related activities; drafting job descriptions, posting job ads, screening resumes, negotiating offers and onboarding and orientation for new employees
Assisted in the mobilization process of employees to the remote site location for the project
Liaison with Aboriginal Affairs department to ensure compliance in the Impacts and Benefits Agreement and the hiring process
Provide general HR support to stakeholders with regards to compensation and benefits
Handle all employee relations for onsite employees
Manager - Human Resources
radient360 Solutions Inc
08.2017 - 06.2018
Responsible for talent strategizing, sourcing, and acquisition
Developed competitive intelligence and market analysis
Built and delivered organizational policies and procedures; documentation; departmental planning; and performance management
Implemented HRIS including employee onboarding and training
Facilitated employee relations and employee engagement by conducting employee surveys
Managed employee compensation and benefits administration
Ensured employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
Manager - Human Resources
Labrador-Grenfell Health
03.2015 - 08.2017
Managed the local HR Department consisting of non-union employees, assisting with compensation and benefits
Consulted and collaborated with union representatives on employee relation matters; interpreted and applied collective agreement language for four bargaining units
Participated in the grievance/arbitration process
Lead the recruitment and selection process in accordance with policies, collective agreements and applicable legislation
Conducted progressive discipline meetings
Supported the Regional Director of Human Resources
Participated in the development and review of regional human resources policies and procedures
Represented the employer on committees as required by collective agreements
Staffing Specialist
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
05.2011 - 03.2015
Recruiting Manager
Convergys
09.2008 - 05.2011
Operations Manager
Newfound Genomics
11.2006 - 09.2008
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
08.2005
Management Essentials Certificate -
HealthCareCAN
04.2017
Skills
Employee relations
Union negotiations
Labor law compliance
Recruitment processes
Consultation skills
Absence management
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of 200+ in the successful development and completion of the Voisey's Bay Mine Expansion Project with Vale.
Achieved 5 year employment award with HR Project Partners
Achieved hiring success by introducing streamlined onboarding.
Certification
Hills Advisory Investigation Training Level I and II.
Interests
Gardening
Knitting and Crocheting
Mindfulness Practices
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Strategic HR Business Partner - People and Culture (Construction) at LendleaseStrategic HR Business Partner - People and Culture (Construction) at Lendlease