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Elaine Sarantakos

Oshawa,ON

Summary

A seasoned HR professional with 9 years of experience in the mining industry, with solid experience in Global Mobility, Total Rewards, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Employee Engagement. Known for passion and professionalism, dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces and enhancing employee experiences on a global scale.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent & Engagement Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation
03.2022 - Current
  • Supports global development and execution of the organization’s culture, engagement and diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Monitors internal opportunities to drive the evolution of Kinross culture and employee engagement
  • Acts as a resource and provides expertise to the global HR team on diversity and inclusion and best practices
  • Researches and prepares presentations on current diversity and inclusion areas of interest
  • Responsible for the organization of the quarterly Global Inclusion Diversity Council meetings and agenda
  • Leading outreach initiatives, which include internship programs focused on providing students from under-represented backgrounds with opportunities to gain exposure to the mining industry (Tropicana, Skills for Change, BlackNorth Initiative, Educational Institutions)
  • Coordinate with other departments within the organization when necessary, fostering an environment of collaboration towards shared objectives related to customer success.
  • Actively monitors industry trends in the Diversity and Inclusion area
  • Responsible for the Connecting Across Differences series to continue to drive the diversity and inclusion strategy within the organization
  • Researches and sources speakers for events and engaging with global sites for participation
  • Prepares presentations and materials to be used at corporate, sites and regions with D&I champions to reinforce diversity and inclusion
  • Researches and identifies educational learning training materials to be loaded to Kinross University for developmental purposes for various levels of employees
  • Launched Diversity and Inclusion Corner for Internal use on SharePoint. Built the library within the application as a resource for global sites. (Policies, Best Practices, Trainings, Blog)
  • Coordinate affinity groups: Mental Health, Women's Circles, Language Exchange
  • Lead organization events: Black History Month, Cultural Diversity Day, Pride, National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Mental Health, Breast Cancer Canada, The Hands Project (Disability Awareness)
  • Organizes: LOVA, Women in Mining UK global nominees, McKinsey Women in the Workplace survey, Canada’s Top 100 Employer etc
  • Lead for global employee engagement recognition program called LOVA (Living our Values Awards) where we bright 10 winners from across the sites to Toronto for one week and have a special gala and tour Toronto.
  • Organize Women at Kinross Coaching Program and International Women in Mining Mentorship Program.
  • Works with Social Committee for engagement initiatives
  • Acts as Procurement Process Coordinator for HR team ensuring all vendors follow Due Diligence with Supply Chain.
  • Work with: Catalyst, CCDI, Global Compact, Lean In
  • Facilitate DEI Training to new employees for onboarding.
  • Collaborate with Learning and Development on overlapping trainings
  • Lead summer intern learning path and challenge presenting internally to senior employees.
  • Example of projects: Broader demographic collection, review job descriptions to neutralize language to attract wider groups, cross cultural awareness training, inclusive hiring

Total Rewards Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Administers the U.S benefits program/processes
  • Benefits plans, including health, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, AD&D, disability, stop loss, retirement plan, wellness program, etc
  • Develops familiarity with contracts, benefit policies and procedures
  • Interacts with various vendors in administration of US Benefits
  • First point of contact for any system issue or trouble shooting issues raised and escalates as appropriate
  • First point of contact for site HR teams in resolution of benefit related issues
  • Oversees administration of benefits systems, including providing access to sites, running reports, preparing systems for Open Enrollment
  • Reviews all monthly invoices for completeness and accuracy, ensuring accuracy of amounts invoiced, cost center to be charged and timely processing for payment
  • Reviews and creates ad hoc reports as needed, such as but not limited to missing beneficiary, emergency contact and aged out dependents in various systems
  • Reviews well-being administration site to approve/decline self-reported volunteering activities and/or Teladoc registrations
  • Supports 401(k) enrollment and correction processes
  • Understands benefit cost trends and assists in the ongoing review of benefit programs to meet program objectives and manage costs
  • Supports the roll out and delivery of new programs, and Open Enrollment (OE) work as needed
  • Supports compensation and benefits survey data submission and/or other analysis
  • Supports global role profile and global job codes update
  • Supports compensation data review (variable pay and LOA file for STI), training materials quick guides, calibration review and reporting for annual compensation review.

Global Mobility Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Adheres to the Global Mobility policies for “Internal Assignees”
  • Initiate medicals, social security, immigration, relocation providers and draft medical waivers, as required
  • Creating, finalizing and communicating new assignment, amendment and closure letters
  • Enrollment of benefits for expats and dependents
  • Coordinate mobilization with Designated Travel Provider
  • Verify the vendor invoices as it relates to onboard and off-boarding
  • Contributes to the development of global mobility policies and practices e.g., Checklists, Enrollment Benefit Form
  • Respond to expat employees to any queries related to benefits, payroll, travel, and programs.

Global Mobility Assistant

Kinross Gold Corporation
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Provide administrative support to the Global Mobility department
  • Process and code all vendor invoices with home and host business units
  • Update Mobility Management for all “Internal Assignees” expatriates in a timely manner ensuring all information is accurate and documentation is valid and the Designated Tax Service Provider is notified
  • Draft tax documents, NPR/TEQ notifications for assignees, assignment letters
  • Initiate medicals, social security, draft medical waivers, as required
  • Creating, finalizing and communicating new assignment, amendment and closure letters
  • Manages calendar, including booking and accepting meetings, along with managing associated meeting room bookings, conference call, video conference and / or Zoom details
  • Coordinates travel arrangements for local and international trips, including visas and other immigration matters
  • Assist recruitment with summer interns; job descriptions, selection, phone screening, arrange interviews, and prepare contracts
  • Provide assistance with Gold Rush recruitment

Administrative Coordinator

Lundin Mining Corporation
11.2015 - 04.2017
  • Provided administrative support to executives reporting to Human Resources
  • Managed executive expense reports
  • Managed vacation tracker for office on SharePoint
  • Conducted monthly HR reports
  • Supported new employee onboarding orientation
  • Managed all travel requirements needed for executives
  • Managed mobile travel data plans for entire office
  • Organized company events
  • Fire Warden for office
  • Mailroom administration, invoice & data entry, and corporate reception coverage.

Education

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate -

George Brown College

Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) -

Worldwide ERC

Social Media Marketing Certificate -

George Brown College

Core Essentials Coaching Program -

Coach U

Hotel Management Diploma -

Alpine Center for Tourism & Hotel Management Studies

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Building a Diverse Workforce Certificate -

ECornell
12.2024

Human Resources Management Certificate -

George Brown College
12.2024

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Office
  • Event Planning
  • Languages: English, Spanish, Greek
  • Advocator
  • Continuous Learner
  • Active Listening
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Internal Communications
  • Public Speaking

Activities

  • Personal Development
  • Nature walks
  • Middle-Eastern Dance
  • Travel

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Talent & Engagement Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation
03.2022 - Current

Total Rewards Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation
01.2020 - 03.2022

Global Mobility Specialist

Kinross Gold Corporation
11.2018 - 01.2020

Global Mobility Assistant

Kinross Gold Corporation
11.2017 - 11.2018

Administrative Coordinator

Lundin Mining Corporation
11.2015 - 04.2017

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate -

George Brown College

Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) -

Worldwide ERC

Social Media Marketing Certificate -

George Brown College

Core Essentials Coaching Program -

Coach U

Hotel Management Diploma -

Alpine Center for Tourism & Hotel Management Studies

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Building a Diverse Workforce Certificate -

ECornell

Human Resources Management Certificate -

George Brown College

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