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Ashley Nelissen

Ashley Nelissen

Erin,ON

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Minus Forty Technologies Corp
02.2020 - Current
  • Talent Management - Provide program management (planning, communication, roll-out) for implementation of wide range of HR programs that support performance, talent and engagement
  • Talent Acquisition – Partner with managers to identify talent needs required to support business objectives
  • Develop and implement plans to acquire, develop and retain talent
  • Help lead key HR and QA projects to drive the business forward
  • Assist in the development and implementation of company-wide in-house employee training program
  • Liaise with Supervisors, Managers, and the Executive team regarding WSIB claims, updates, regulations, and processes
  • Arrange and participate in Return-to-Work meetings with WSIB Return to Work Specialists to ensure a safe and healthy return to work that is of value for both the employer and employee
  • Create employee WSIB case files and maintain the case file on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and current information pertaining to return to work progress, reports, forms, correspondence, WSIB contact information, and claim status
  • Evaluate WSIB Claims cost by extracting monthly costs of loss of earnings, health care claims, worker-integration costs, and created a system to lower claim costs
  • Created an onboarding program and resources that effectively communicated company values and policies resulting in a 20% increase in employee engagement and a 15% reduction in turnover.

Manager

Built Rite Solutions
08.2016 - 02.2020
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Achieved a 20% increase in HR team productivity within six months of implementing performance reviews and motivational strategies. Reduced turnover rates by 15% by improving employee satisfaction and engagement.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skill set.
  • Assessed employee knowledge, company strategic plans and market needs to improve training programs.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support programs

Human Resource/Payroll Manager

AOM
08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Prepared HR documentation including but not limited to: offers of employment, promotions, transfers, and compensation adjustments
  • Supported supervisors and managers in matters of employee discipline and termination, including coaching and guidance, as well as the preparation of all paperwork
  • Improved performance management scores by 15% through the implementation of a clear and effective performance management system. Reduced errors in salary increase documentation by 25% through the introduction of streamlined processes and automation tools
  • Assisted in the facilitation of conflict resolution and performance issues by suggesting tactics, participating in discussions and assisting with documentation
  • Assisted with research on best practices, developing HR policies, creating and implementing HR projects and programs
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and requirements pertaining to HR
  • Assisted in the administration of the compensation review process by coordinating salary evaluations and updating market and internal data
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for company employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.

Human Resource Coordinator

Scotiabank
06.2007 - 08.2012
  • Coordinated the review and continuous improvement of HR programs including, but not limited to: recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, performance management and succession planning to ensure alignment, where needed, across departments
  • Oversaw the development and implementation of Human Resources policies and training programs to ensure legislative compliance and alignment across the group
  • Developed and executed various HR analytical reports with the objective of reviewing key metrics and assisting Business leaders in making strategic HR decisions
  • Ensured employee relations issues were managed effectively and that processes and systems were set up to support the business and respective employee base
  • Worked with the leadership teams to ensure employee issues were addressed in a timely manner with a view for open dialogue and cooperation in all interactions.

Education

Certificate - Disability Management

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Law

York University
Toronto, ON
2007

Diploma - Law

Humber College
2007

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Multitasking Skills
  • HR Policies and Regulations
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Knowledge of employment law
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Performance Management
  • Recruiting
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Team Leadership
  • New Hire Orientation

Timeline

Manager

Minus Forty Technologies Corp
02.2020 - Current

Manager

Built Rite Solutions
08.2016 - 02.2020

Human Resource/Payroll Manager

AOM
08.2012 - 08.2016

Human Resource Coordinator

Scotiabank
06.2007 - 08.2012

Certificate - Disability Management

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Arts - Law

York University

Diploma - Law

Humber College
Ashley Nelissen