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KEARA RAMCHARITAR

Cambridge,Canada

Summary

Driven HR professional seeking a challenging position to leverage my expertise in human resources, decision-making, and stakeholder influence to contribute significantly to organizational success, prioritizing diversity and inclusion.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

ApplyBoard
10.2022 - Current
  • Influential partner, partnering with Research and Development, Customer Experience, Value Added Services and General Administration divisions to drive strategic initiatives.
  • Drove HR initiatives aligning with business goals, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Influenced senior leadership through data-driven insights, addressing complex business challenges.
  • Led the design and implementation of new performance appraisal systems in Workday, fostering change management across the organization.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues and conducted global investigations to maintain a positive workplace culture.
  • Developed strategic communications to support HR initiatives, ensuring clarity and engagement during change management processes.
  • Implemented HR projects that enhanced business readiness and equipped employees for upcoming organizational changes.

Human Resources Manager

Linamar Corporation - Cemtol Division
05.2017 - 10.2022
  • Present HR issues and solutions to leaders and executives quarterly and annually.
  • Execute talent management strategies to retain and develop high-impact employees, resulting in high employee satisfaction and low attrition.
  • Ensure facility adherence to current guidelines and laws, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Manage daily positive employee relations, achieving zero lost-time accidents through H&S focused initiatives, consistent appraisal and feedback completion, and low employee turnover.
  • Delegate tasks to the Human Resources Assistant, Ergonomist, and Health and Safety Coordinator to meet departmental targets.
  • Address employee relations issues (e.g., harassment allegations, work complaints) in adherence to Company and Government policies and legal requirements.
  • Lead facility recruitment and selection, increasing headcount from 40 to over 370 employees in four years.
  • Lead implementation and training on new HRIS systems, including Oracle, Emcentre, and ADP payroll for employee time management.
  • Initiate and facilitate termination processes, conducting exit interviews and ensuring completion of necessary employment termination paperwork.
  • Collaborate with Management to develop and implement policies and procedures focused on diversity and health and safety.
  • Utilize HRIS systems and Workforce Planning Applications to analyze employment-related data and prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
  • Work closely with the accounting department to complete time-sensitive reports and data processing for accurate payroll.
  • Coordinate Early and Safe Return To Work with the team while managing WSIB claims.

Human Resources Generalist

Linamar – Quadrad & Cemtol Divisions
09.2012 - 05.2017
  • Process, verify, and maintain personnel-related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
  • Maintain detailed reports and spreadsheets to ensure deadlines and requirements are met.
  • Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees and job applicants.
  • Update and maintain employee data and personal information securely.
  • Lead employee engagement initiatives, fostering cross-departmental involvement.
  • Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide corrective counseling when necessary.
  • Submit records and changes to payroll following strict timelines to ensure accurate payroll completion.
  • Maintain employment records (hiring, training, termination, leaves, transfers, promotions) using HRIS and internal data tracking systems.
  • Complete and assist employees with submissions for company group benefits, including disability and pensions.

Education

Human Resources Management -

Conestoga College

Honours BA Criminal Justice Public Policy -

University of Guelph

Honours Minor Social Psychology -

University of Guelph

CHRL designation -

HRPA

Skills

  • Performance appraisal
  • Employee engagement
  • Talent management
  • Employee relations
  • HRIS implementation
  • Change management
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Strategic communication
  • Career pathing
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

  • United Way Ambassador with multiple awards and recognition for leading facility donation programs annually.
  • Above and Beyond The Call of Duty Award Recipient.
  • Amazing Employee Linamar HR Award Recipient.
  • Top Performer recognized by Linamar Executive Group.

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

ApplyBoard
10.2022 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Linamar Corporation - Cemtol Division
05.2017 - 10.2022

Human Resources Generalist

Linamar – Quadrad & Cemtol Divisions
09.2012 - 05.2017

Human Resources Management -

Conestoga College

Honours BA Criminal Justice Public Policy -

University of Guelph

Honours Minor Social Psychology -

University of Guelph

CHRL designation -

HRPA

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