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LATHA KALKURI

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Accomplished professional with several years of experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Well-versed in employment laws, performance appraisals, salary structure and benefits program management. Seasoned expert at protecting company interests and building successful office culture to promote employee retention and performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Human Resources

Nisbet Lodge Long Term Care Home
Toronto, Canada
07.2023 - Current
  • Planning, leading, coordinating, and executing human resource projects across the organization, including tracking and reporting on status, risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Managing online attendance management system and automated payroll processes by tracking employee attendance and leave balances, enhancing efficiency and accuracy across HR operations.
  • Developing a training and development strategy for the organization, in conjunction with budgetary considerations, to meet Ministry of Health standards.
  • Managing and overseeing the recruitment process to ensure staffing standards are maintained within the Fixing Long Term Care Act, compliance with collective agreements, human resource policies, and current employment legislation, and ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws.
  • Reviewing, updating, and developing human resources policies and procedures manuals.
  • Ensuring that all required manuals are current and complete, and support the organization's mission, vision, and core values.
  • Overseeing performance management program, bi-weekly payroll, group benefits, and pension administration.
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with union representatives when necessary.

Adjunct Professor

Algoma University
05.2024 - Current
  • Preparing, organizing and implementing lesson plans using industry-standard educational approaches (multimedia, adult learning methodology)
  • Establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning modules
  • Instructing and evaluating students, developing students skills, and encouraging a positive learning environment according to the program schedule
  • Tracking student attendance, performance and grades; report absenteeism to the Campus Administrator
  • Observing and evaluating student's work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement; maintaining accurate and complete records of student's development
  • Establishing and enforcing classroom rules and procedures; instructing and monitoring students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

Project Management Professor (TemporaryPart -time)

Conestoga College
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Taught graduate and postgraduate students, and prepared them to join the workforce.
  • Maintained a positive learning environment that supports the diversity of students' cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles.
  • Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
  • Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
  • Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.

Project Consultant (CONTRACT)

Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Planned and implemented various projects to meet the strategies set out in the Ontario Health Team Strategic Framework and ministry, including support for the different advisory groups and work steams
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability
  • Proactively identified potential risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigating strategies can be developed
  • Prioritized issues and risks and recommended mitigation strategies for stakeholders
  • Applied change management expertise to support project implementation with diverse stakeholders
  • Drafted project management artifacts such as project charters, project schedules, business requirements, cost tracking, communication management plans
  • Developed and managed project schedules, deliverables, and scope
  • Managed project reporting including clear and transparent communication on milestones, deliverables and accountabilities to the Ontario Health Team (OHT) Operations, Steering Committees and other key stakeholders
  • Liaised, communicated and facilitated support to the Chairs of the Connecting Care Advisory and associated Work Streams
  • Developed Project reports and presentations, drafting change ideas and business case documents and submitting them to the appropriate committees for consideration and approval
  • Fostered cross-collaboration amongst different ministry and government organizations in the region like City of Cambridge, region of waterloo, paramedics, hospitals etc
  • Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.

Project and Program Coordinator

Thompson Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital
Toronto, Canada
11.2018 - 08.2022
  • Lead and coordinated different projects by maintaining project documentation, assigning tasks, communicating the project progress to internal and external stakeholders
  • Tracked progress and milestones of projects against deliverables
  • Coordinated projects with Director, Strategy and Partnerships, Team Leaders and department in coordinating, planning, communicating, and executing the delivery of core program and project components
  • Designed and implemented program policies, frameworks and toolkits for change management processes
  • Created and updating project schedules, deliverables, and scope
  • Maintained integrity by coordinating human resource activities like recruitment, onboarding, training vacation schedules, time entry for payroll
  • Coordinated internal and external meetings by drafting agendas, supporting development of presentation materials, booking rooms, sending meeting notices and invitations, taking and distributing minutes
  • Created process maps, reviewed and updated them whenever necessary
  • Monitored the budget, followed-up on invoices, coding the invoices and matched purchases contracts, PO's etc to ensured that expenses are maintained within approved budget
  • Liaised with Sunnybrook's internal departments like IT, Finance, Human Resources for department related processes
  • Generated quarterly and annual reports to Sunnybrook hospital' leadership team and ministry of health
  • Lead Quality Conversations a 15 minute weekly hurdle to discuss small improvements of change
  • Coordinated with the Project/Program Manager to ensure the project meets timelines, budget and stakeholder requirements, quality as set out in the approved Project Charter
  • Was a Liaison between stakeholders and government agencies about the projects and the department.

Administrative Assistant

Sunnybrook Department of Psychiatry
Toronto, Canada
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Scheduled and managed outpatient clinics for multiple physicians using Outlook, scheduling software and patient registration systems
  • Coordinated Mindfulness and Interpersonal psychotherapy groups led by physicians by booking intake assessments, group sessions and coordinating all related logistics
  • Provided administrative support for walk-in Rapid Access Addiction Clinic (RAAM)
  • Compiled survey monkey results for different physician rounds like grands rounds, Interview Seminars, Mood and Anxiety Rounds, Mobility and Mortality Round and interview Seminars
  • Assisted Psychiatry Emergency Services (PES) team in registering and discharging patients using the registration systems
  • Assisted in room bookings for research assistants and group coordinators
  • Responded to phone, e-mail, fax inquiries
  • Processed referrals and booking new consults
  • Prepared group materials, room bookings, ordering supplies and processing print shop orders
  • Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.

Administrative Coordinator

Sunnybrook Hospital
Toronto, Canada
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Processed referrals that were referred to the clinic
  • Communicated with referring physicians and patients regarding their referral packages by updating them about the status of the referral
  • Coordinated and mailed materials
  • Updated the referral information into database
  • Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-ups
  • Created and modified documents using Microsoft Office tools
  • Completed and submitted expense reports of the Head of the department for reimbursement.

Tele-Sales Representative

S& P Data Response, Rogers
Toronto, Canada
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Delivered customer service based on each customer's unique need
  • Maintained a high level of competitive and product knowledge
  • Educated customers on product offerings and services and explain pricing and answer questions from customers building value in the customer relationship
  • Provided quality service to ensure it will exceed customer expectations
  • Navigated through a computerized system and accurately entered data.

Assistant Professor and Placement Officer

A, Shadan Women's College of Engineering and Technology
Hyderabad, India
09.2012 - 10.2013
  • Provided instruction and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom setting.
  • Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
  • Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
  • Conducted outreach activities to recruit potential candidates from local schools, organizations, and community centers.

Teacher and Administrative In-charge

Holy Trinity High School
India, India
08.2005 - 06.2010
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Developed and implemented procedures for the efficient operation of school administrative processes.
  • Organised meetings and events for staff, students and parents in collaboration with other members of the administration team.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance and Human Resources

Osmania University
India
06.2012

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Osmania University
India
08.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Strategy Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Labor Relations
  • Performance Reviews
  • Training programs
  • Payroll Management
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Benefits Administration
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Labor agreements
  • IT service management
  • Technology Integration
  • Project Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Project Leadership
  • Team building
  • Continuous Improvement

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), 03/01/23
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification

Referredposition

Manager, Human Resources Systems and Operations

Referredcompany

Oak Valley Health

Referredcompanyaddress

Markham, Ontario

Companyaddress

Markham, Ontario

Cover Letter

Dear Director, I am excited to apply for the Manager, Human Resources Systems and Operations, as advertised on the Oak Valley Health website. With over 15 years of extensive industry experience, particularly in human resources, combined with my teaching experience and strong educational background, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your institution. Currently, I serve as the Director of Human Resources at Nisbet Lodge Long-term Care, where I lead and manage a wide range of human resource activities. My role involves overseeing recruitment, employee relations, training and development, updating policies, and ensuring compliance with the Ministry of long-term care policies. One of my achievements in this role is implementing electronic time and attendance for employees. In addition to my HR role, I am a Part-time Professor at Algoma University. Previously, I served as a Project Consultant with the CND Ontario Health Team (OHT), where I was responsible for aligning project execution with the CND OHT Strategic Framework. I also managed Canada’s only OCD Intensive Treatment Program at the Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital. These roles required me to apply my HR expertise in various contexts, from project management to leading quality and change management initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Key areas of my expertise include: - Human Resources Management and Planning - Program and Project Management - Policy development and implementation - Business Analysis and Data-Driven Decision Making - Leading Quality and Change Management Initiatives I am deeply passionate about this opportunity, particularly in the field of human resources, and I am eager to bring my skills, experience, and enthusiasm to your department. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals. Please find my resume enclosed for your review. I would be honored to discuss my application further and am available for an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, LATHA KALKURI

Personal Information

Title: Director, Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Algoma University
05.2024 - Current

Director of Human Resources

Nisbet Lodge Long Term Care Home
07.2023 - Current

Project Management Professor (TemporaryPart -time)

Conestoga College
05.2023 - 04.2024

Project Consultant (CONTRACT)

Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health
08.2022 - 07.2023

Project and Program Coordinator

Thompson Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital
11.2018 - 08.2022

Administrative Assistant

Sunnybrook Department of Psychiatry
11.2017 - 10.2018

Administrative Coordinator

Sunnybrook Hospital
07.2017 - 10.2017

Tele-Sales Representative

S& P Data Response, Rogers
04.2016 - 08.2017

Assistant Professor and Placement Officer

A, Shadan Women's College of Engineering and Technology
09.2012 - 10.2013

Teacher and Administrative In-charge

Holy Trinity High School
08.2005 - 06.2010
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), 03/01/23
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance and Human Resources

Osmania University

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Osmania University

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

University of Toronto
LATHA KALKURI