Georgina Shaw
Mississauga
Summary
Experienced HR professional with a dynamic background in Canada and the UK. Demonstrated success in managing employee relations, integrating policies, driving performance management, and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in diverse organizations. Proficient in navigating complex HR processes, ensuring compliance, and cultivating a positive workplace culture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
P&C Policy & Compliance Manager- Contract
Axonify
01.2025 - Current
- Ensures organizational compliance with employment legislation and company standards by developing and revising People & Culture policies
- Spearheads annual Policy Book review and employee attestation process
- Responds to internal and external audit inquiries concerning ISO and SOC audits
- Completes mandatory country-specific reports and compliance initiatives
- Oversees the Right to Work process for the UK and US by ensuring that the correct legal documentation is collected
- Creates and maintains a system for managing People & Culture materials, resources, and guides related to programs and audit procedures
- Supports Request for Proposal inquiries and liaises with vendors and external professionals
- Collaborates with People & Culture Leadership and stakeholders to guarantee compliance
- Succeeded in maintaining a positive relationship with regulators through proactive engagement and timely responses to inquiries.
HR Business Partner- Contract
FirstService Residential
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: FirstService Residential acquired Crossbridge integrating over 600 associates into the organization
- Supported the integration policy management by comparing the policies of both companies to identify the most effective solutions
- Participated in weekly meetings to ensure we remained on track
- Was an integral stakeholder providing HR training to the new members of the team
- Utilized ADP Vantage and ADP WFN (Work Force Now) on a daily basis
- Issued salary increase letters, managed promotions, and tracked internal moves and vacations during weekly requirement meetings
- Handled investigations and prepared disciplinary letters for Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
- Oversaw the entire Bill 7 process, issued working notice letters when associate site transfer was not feasible
- Managed various leaves of absence, including paternity leave, WSIB, LTD and Caregiver leave
- Facilitated for cause and not for cause termination, coordinating return-to-work processes, maintaining oversight of CMRAO and school reimbursements
- FirstService Residential acquired Crossbridge integrating over 600 associates into the organization
HR Generalist - Maternity Cover
Loft Community Services
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided guidance to leaders on employee relations issues and the performance management process, utilizing an anti-oppression framework and knowledge of relevant legislation
- Assisted managers with employee leaves, including pregnancy/parental leaves, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), WSIB, and unpaid leaves
- Contributed to the development and implementation of staff retention strategies
- Supported HR projects that align with LOFT's strategic objectives and the HR People and Culture Plan
- Collaborated with Payroll and Finance by maintaining accurate employee information using ADP and Excel
- Generated regular and ad hoc reports, including reviewing HR metrics and contributing to analysis, insights gathering.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
Career Break
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Immigrated to Canada
HR Business Partner- Contract
MSQ Partners
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided comprehensive HR support, overseeing the entire employee lifecycle
- This included recruitment, onboarding, terminations, conflict resolution, investigations, and performance management
- Ensured compliance with company policies and employment regulations, championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, and managed payroll and benefits administration
- Played a key role in data migration and HR system implementation called Sapling HR, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the HR function
HR Business Partner - Contract
We Are Futures
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Held a standalone HR role in a strategic activation agency, where I reviewed existing policies and procedures to recommend enhancements for improving work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management
- Successfully managed payroll, employee benefits, and pensions
Human Resource Advisor- Contract
Caysh & Caysh CIC Enterprise
06.2020 - 06.2021
HR Co-Ordinator
Essence
01.2019 - 05.2020
Human Resource Coordinator - Contract
Hogarth Worldwide
03.2018 - 01.2019
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management with Level 7 CIPD Qualification
University of Brighton
Bachelor of Science - Business with Human Resource Management
University of Brighton
Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid International
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Compliance
- Diversity and inclusion
- HR analytics
Timeline
P&C Policy & Compliance Manager- Contract
Axonify
01.2025 - Current
HR Business Partner- Contract
FirstService Residential
02.2024 - 01.2025
HR Generalist - Maternity Cover
Loft Community Services
03.2023 - 02.2024
Career Break
09.2022 - 03.2023
HR Business Partner- Contract
MSQ Partners
02.2022 - 08.2022
HR Business Partner - Contract
We Are Futures
02.2022 - 08.2022
Human Resource Advisor- Contract
Caysh & Caysh CIC Enterprise
06.2020 - 06.2021
HR Co-Ordinator
Essence
01.2019 - 05.2020
Human Resource Coordinator - Contract
Hogarth Worldwide
03.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business with Human Resource Management
University of Brighton
Master of Science - Human Resource Management with Level 7 CIPD Qualification
University of Brighton
Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid International
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