Julia Covassi

• Delivers foundational HR advisory services and support to a client portfolio spanning multiple OSC business units, including executives, senior leaders and employees.
• Partners with executives and senior leaders to align workforce strategies and tailors HR recommendations with business objectives.
• Manages and oversees talent acquisition activities ensuring service commitments are met while advising on recruitment strategies and resolving hiring challenges.
• Proactively leverages HR expertise to provide guidance on complex issues, assesses risks and client impact and delivers actionable recommendations.
• Provides strategic advice to leadership teams and employees in support of short-term and long-term decisions relating to workforce and employee management, talent acquisition, employee relations and organizational effectiveness.
• Manages multiple stakeholders and leverages HR expertise to support client decision-making, fosters an inclusive, high-performing workplace, and enhances employee experience.
• Oversees workplace disability and accommodation programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while fostering a supportive work environment. Partners with legal on complex cases to mitigate risk to the organization.
• Leads HR projects and programs, providing strategic advice and support to ensure effective execution and successful delivery.
• Leads, coaches and oversees HR Advisors and junior staff to ensure high-quality work, clear communication and timely delivery of client services.
• Leads workplace investigation processes and implements resolutions on workplace issues to minimize risk to the organization.

• Served as the primary HR contact, providing guidance and advice on HR issues and initiatives.
• Kept abreast of employment legislation and made recommendations to support the HR practice and business objectives.
• Developed, maintained and implemented HR policies, guidelines and training materials, while partnering with management to provide guidance on employee relations issues.
• Managed the full-cycle recruitment and employee onboarding to attract and retain top talent aligned with organizational goals, inclusive of sourcing, interviewing, and integrating new hires into the workplace.
• Provided guidance and support to management on employee terminations, facilitating the process and transition for both leadership and the exiting staff.
• Conducted employee exit interviews, summarized the details and provided recommendations for improvements across the organization.
• Monitored employee probationary and performance review periods while providing guidance and support to management throughout the process.
• Conducted and facilitated webinars and training sessions for staff and management.
• Managed the job evaluation process, reviewed and evaluated positions and generated compensation reports using the Mercer IPE compensation tool.
• Supported the management of the Total Compensation process and Annual Performance-based bonus program.
• Drafted and finalized employment letters including offers of employment, contract renewals, leaves of absence and employment confirmations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HR policies.
• A member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Managed and supported Procurement activities for OntarioMD.

Roles:

• Benefits Administrator (Dec 2007 – Feb 2009)
• Human Resources Assistant (Jan 2007 – Dec 2007)
• Payroll Administrator (May 2006 – Jan 2007)