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Kinjal Tolat

Kinjal Tolat

Victoria,BC

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across [Industry] company environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

Pacific Dhaliwal Transport Ltd
10.2021 - Current

• Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
• Cultivate robust connections with clients and vendors by effectively managing communications and delivering exceptional service.
• Managing CEO’s calendars, handling correspondence, coordinating for meetings and preparing reports and presentation.
• Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
• Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
• Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
• Enhanced workplace culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, and open communication initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
• Improved employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
• Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
• Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
• Organized company events and participated in job fairs, co-op programs, awards, and recognition ceremonies
• Maintains data on communications, workplace incidents, CVSA compliance paperwork and coordination with WorkSafe BC.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Assistant Manager - Human Resource

Pacifica Companies
01.2011 - 09.2019
  • Facilitated effective conflict resolution among team members, promoting a positive workplace culture.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Optimized workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure long-term business success.
  • Partnered with external vendors to provide high-quality HR services such as background checks or pre-employment assessments at competitive rates.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Led organizational change efforts, minimizing disruption throughout the transition process.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Maintained accurate records of personnel files, staying current with regulatory requirements for documentation storage.
  • Coordinated company-wide events like annual awards ceremonies or holiday parties to foster camaraderie among employees.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Monitored HR metrics regularly to identify trends and areas for improvement within the organization.
  • Held orientation for up to [Number] new personnel to give information on [Topic] and [Topic] each [Timespan].
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for [Number]-employee company.
  • Reduced hiring costs through targeted sourcing and efficient interviewing techniques.
  • Provided expert guidance on HR best practices to senior leadership teams, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
  • Collaborated with department managers to identify skills gaps and develop targeted training programs.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Education

MBA - Global Business

Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC
04.2022

Skills

  • New Employee Orientation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Report Generation
  • Applicant Tracking Systems ATS
  • Workforce Planning
  • Management Scheduling and Time Records
  • Onboarding Assistance
  • Recruitment Oversight
  • Recruitment Management
  • Human Resources Management System HRMS
  • Administrative Skills
  • Shift Change Procedures
  • Payroll Administration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Travel

Sports

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

Pacific Dhaliwal Transport Ltd
10.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager - Human Resource

Pacifica Companies
01.2011 - 09.2019

MBA - Global Business

Royal Roads University
Kinjal Tolat