Gizem Yasar
HR Professional
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dedicated HR professional with strong experience in recruitment, benefits administration, and employee onboarding across unionized and exempt environments. Passionate about fostering inclusive, equitable workplaces that prioritize mental health and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
HR Advisor
Canadian Mental Health Association BC
10.2023 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for both unionized and exempt positions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, collective agreements, and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
- Partner with hiring managers to develop clear, comprehensive job descriptions and postings tailored to departmental needs and union requirements.
- Prepare offer letters, negotiate start dates, and manage onboarding to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
- Deliver recruitment and onboarding training to managers, covering interview techniques, legal compliance, system usage, and HR policy adherence.
- Coach hiring managers through each stage of the recruitment and onboarding process, providing guidance on best practices, equity considerations, and candidate experience.
- Develop and maintain HR training materials, user guides, FAQs, and onboarding resources to support compliance, knowledge transfer, and process efficiency.
- Facilitate training sessions and one-on-one coaching for staff and leaders on BambooHR, HRIS, HR procedures, and system updates.
- Troubleshoot BambooHR system issues in coordination with support teams and monitor data integrity to ensure compliance with CRRA, FOIPPA, BC Employment Standards, and internal policies.
- Communicate HR updates related to benefits, policy changes, and deadlines through internal communication channels.
- Manage employee benefits administration, ensuring accurate and timely processing of documentation and ongoing coordination with benefits providers.
- Provide benefits information and documentation to unionized employees on leave, supporting form completion and timely submission.
- Support employees returning from leave by coordinating return-to-work plans, facilitating accommodations as needed, and ensuring a smooth reintegration that prioritizes well-being, compliance, and continuity.
- Assess the effectiveness of current benefit offerings through regular employee surveys, using feedback to inform future program enhancements.
HR & Benefits Administrator
Canadian Mental Health Association BC
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Served as the primary point of contact for the management of employee benefits, maintaining active communication with benefits providers.
- Collected and uploaded employee and organizational documents into Payworks and BambooHR systems.
- Tracked benefits eligibility, enrollments, and terminations, and managed benefits for employees on leave.
- Supported full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interview scheduling, reference checks, Criminal Record Checks, education verification, and credit checks as required.
- Enrolled staff in mandatory training programs, such as Privacy, Sanyas, and Occupational Health and Safety.
- Processed hire requests, terminations, new hires, and employment status changes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Generated pay period change reports and acted as a liaison between HR and Payroll departments.
- Coordinated wellness initiatives, fostering a healthy work environment and promoting employee engagement in personal wellbeing.
- Performed various other HR and benefits-related duties as needed.
Lead Marketing Specialist
Right Time Group Of Companies
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Boosted lead generation through the creation of engaging content for social media platforms.
- Generated leads and established relationships with potential customers through outbound telephone calls.
- Educated customers on product and service benefits explaining features and answering questions.
- Pre-qualified potential clients and generate them as potential sales.
- Managed customer feedback channels, improving product offerings and customer satisfaction.
HR Administrator
Jockey Club Of Turkey
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Supported coordination of benefits open enrollment activities and process.
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Facilitated smoother onboarding experiences, preparing and updating orientation materials.
HR Intern
Jockey Club Of Turkey
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Scheduled and confirmed interviews with candidates.
- Managed job advertisements on job portals and social networks.
- Supported HR team with the creation of comprehensive onboarding materials, improving employee retention rates.
- Managed confidential personnel files, maintaining accuracy and upholding strict privacy standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Istanbul Kultur University
Istanbul, Turkey 05.2001 -
Postgraduate Degree - Human Resource Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Vancouver, BC 04.2018 - 2020.06
Certificate - Business Communication
Selc Career College
Vancouver, BC 02.2017 - 2018.02
Certificate - People Analytics
University Of Pennsylvania
05.2001 -
Certificate - Understanding ADHD: Current Research And Practice
King's College London
Online 05.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Office
HRIS knowledge
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-solving skills
Employee relations
Benefits administration
Teamwork
Human resources expertise
Training support
Coaching
Certification
San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training-PHSA
Timeline
HR Advisor
Canadian Mental Health Association BC
10.2023 - Current
HR & Benefits Administrator
Canadian Mental Health Association BC
10.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Marketing Specialist
Right Time Group Of Companies
01.2019 - 11.2021
Postgraduate Degree - Human Resource Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
04.2018 - 2020.06
Certificate - Business Communication
Selc Career College
02.2017 - 2018.02
HR Administrator
Jockey Club Of Turkey
03.2016 - 11.2016
HR Intern
Jockey Club Of Turkey
12.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Istanbul Kultur University
05.2001 -
Certificate - People Analytics
University Of Pennsylvania
05.2001 -
Certificate - Understanding ADHD: Current Research And Practice
King's College London
05.2001 -