Chrystal Baxter

Human Resources Assistant• Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, 04/2021 - Current

Canadian Red Cross

· Developed and implemented strategies in SharePoint, resulting in a significant decrease in time-to-fill positions and improved quality of hires and volunteers.

· Provided guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.

· Managed multiple personal information systems such as ADP, Raisers Edge, A/X, and Taleo.

· Successfully facilitated onboarding an average of 30 new employees per day, ensuring seamless integration into the organization and reducing time to productivity by 15%.

· Worked closely with business partners and stakeholders to assess their specific needs and deliver customized solutions tailored to their unique requirements.

· Assisted in development and delivery of training programs on topics such as diversity and inclusion, harassment prevention, and workplace safety.

· Managed and maintained safety documentation, including incident reports, safety training records, and safety data sheets (SDS).

· Conducted safety audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance and adherence to safety standards.

· Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.

· Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up-to-date information.

· Led and mentored a team of production and retail workers, focusing on fostering a culture of excellence and customer satisfaction, resulting in improved product quality and customer feedback.

· Collaborated cross-functionally through retail sales and provided customer service.

· Trained staff, managed inventory, improved KPIs, and drove continuous improvement.

· Promoted safety, standardized procedures, and monitored compliance.

· Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions, improving production numbers by 20% quarterly.

· Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.

· Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

· Maintained compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols.

· Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.

· Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines