Harjot Gill, CPHR
Surrey
Summary
Dedicated HR professional with over 6 years of experience, working with public and private sector organizations, in union and non-union environments, eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. From benefits and payroll administration to developing policies and ensuring legal and contractual compliance, committed to supporting the success of individuals and organizations alike. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and adaptability, committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Advisor (Contract)
Cascades Recovery
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted managers and supervisors in addressing employee issues by preparing documentation, offering advice, and drafting letters/memos concerning individual employee situations.
- Collaborated with HR centers of expertise to facilitate a full-cycle recruitment process, including conducting background checks, facilitating pre-employment processes, drafting letters of offer, and processing onboarding documentation.
- Managed relationships with staffing agencies to communicate staffing requirements and ensure the provision of qualified candidates.
- Contributed to the development of human resource policies and procedures, ensuring awareness and compliance among managers, supervisors, and employees.
- Supported the administration of the employee performance review process by providing training, guidance, and information to managers/supervisors, and following up to ensure completion.
- Ensured the maintenance of accurate employee records and personnel files in compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Human Resources Generalist
Metis Family Services (NPO)
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed comprehensive job descriptions cooperatively with collective bargaining union representatives and management to establish accurate job position descriptions to ensure role clarity within the organization.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Schedule and conduct interviews with potential candidates and management team.
- Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates.
- Created onboarding package and conducted orientation and safety training sessions for new hires.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment and payroll administration
- Partnered with senior leadership to develop and implement organizational change through training programs tailored to address specific skill gaps within the workforce, improving overall productivity levels.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, ensuring compliance with the collective agreement and labor laws, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labor laws
- Member of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Human Resources Representative
Fraser Health Authority
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Process and maintain all employee information, including new hire documentation, benefits, status changes, offer letters, and terminations
- Administer salary increments, employee benefits, pension plans, audits, payroll discrepancies, contractual increases by the applicable collective agreement
- Provide guidance and support to employees regarding benefits, pensions, portability, and collective agreements
- Respond to routine inquiries from other departments and employees requiring assistance
- Participate in departmental projects and initiatives to improve processes and streamline operations.
Member Services Representative
Vancity
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Consulted with members to identify opportunities to optimize their financial well-being
- Identified beneficial products and services for members and recommended appropriate solutions
- Processed day-to-day transactions as per member request, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Retained current members and acquired potential business leads through strategic practices, building strong relationships with members
- Achieved $1.75M in sustainable investment and lending leads, contributing to the growth of the credit union
- Maintained a 96% call satisfaction rate, delivering high-quality service to all members.
Human Resources Generalist
Guardteck Security Corp.
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Process payroll via cheque to 500+ employees across BC and AB, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies
- Monitored benefit eligibility and managed payroll deductions, ensuring accurate and timely employee benefits and payroll processing
- Developed and executed the full HR cycle and workforce plans, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
- Identified training and development gaps and implemented relevant training programs to support employee growth and development
- Created employee schedules and logistics plans for major events, ensuring optimal staffing levels and efficient event operations
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records and ensured compliance with all relevant legislation and policies.
Recruiter (Contract)
SkillSource BC
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting job offers
- Created, posted, and maintained job advertisements on multiple job boards to attract top talent and fill open positions
- Compiled weekly reports to capture recruitment activities
- Registered and attended career fairs to attract talent and increase brand awareness in the industry
- Built and maintained a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future job openings
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records and ensured compliance with all relevant legislation and policies.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12.2019
Skills
- UKG
- ICIMS
- Success Factors
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Health and Safety
- Training and Development
- Leadership
- Interviewing
- Labour Relations
- Project Management
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll
Websites
Certification
CPHR, CPHR BC & Yukon
Timeline
Human Resources Advisor (Contract)
Cascades Recovery
10.2023 - 02.2024
Human Resources Generalist
Metis Family Services (NPO)
08.2022 - 04.2023
Human Resources Representative
Fraser Health Authority
01.2021 - 08.2022
Member Services Representative
Vancity
01.2019 - 01.2021
Human Resources Generalist
Guardteck Security Corp.
11.2016 - 01.2019
Recruiter (Contract)
SkillSource BC
05.2016 - 08.2016
BBA - Human Resources Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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