Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of progressive HR experience and advanced knowledge of employment law, compensation, talent acquisition and learning and development. Trusted advisor with a strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal skills to excel in a multi-cultural environment.
• Reports directly to the CEO.
• Trusted advisor to CEO, Directors, Managers and Supervisors
• Manages 17 Human Resources Professionals
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to all HR functions.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies and procedures ensuring compliance.
• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to the following:
o Company HRIS
o Salary reviews and bonus reviews
o Payroll and Benefits
o Disciplinary matters; disputes/mediation and investigations
o Employment Agreements and job descriptions
o Hiring needs
o Performance appraisals, performance development plans, and succession planning
o Talent acquisition, learning and development and communications.
o Recognition and Rewards
o Co-Chair of JHSC
o Leadership Committee member – DE&I
o Coaching
• Trusted advisor to C-level, Directors, Managers and Team Leaders
• Member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Led a team of 10 HR Professionals
• Responsible for employment compliance in 8 provinces.
• Responsible for Employee Engagement and implemented programs (Sentiment Survey)
• Managed salary and bonus reviews.
• Oversaw employment agreements and employment law in each province.
• Prepared for audits.
• Interacted regularly with stakeholders globally.
• Managed all employee labour claims (MOL, Human Rights Commission, Occupational Health & Safety and AODA)
• Managed and investigated internal labour claims (sexual harassment) and attended mediation.
• Advised leaders on appropriate employee corrective action.
• Provided recommendations regarding terminations, and severance packages to mitigate risk.
• Authored Policies and Procedures
• Co-Chaired – JHSC
New HR Department start-up
• Established the HR Department structure.
• Sourced and introduced a benefits package for employees.
• Assessed hiring needs.
• Sourced and implemented a HRIS.
• Established onboarding and recruiting procedures (included introducing a written employee agreement).
• Implemented a JHSC (safety plan, regular safety checks and meetings)
• Authored an 80- page Employee Handbook which included all policies and procedures.
• Streamlined payroll process with owner (compensation strategy and a payroll management system)
• Appointed a DE&I team.
• Introduced the first performance appraisals.
• Worked closely with owner to become ISO-9001 certified.
• Trusted advisor labour relations
• Mediated discussions between employer, employee, and union.
• Completed in-depth investigations.
• Handled Human Rights Claims
• Negotiated a union contract.
• Understood and interpreted the Union Bargaining Agreement as required.
• Reported to the Director of Labour Relations
• Assisted the Director of Labour Relations in union matters.
• Managed the employee database.
• Inputted payroll into Oracle
• Handled employee benefit questions.
• Attended disciplinary matters.
• Conducted investigations.
• Managed the grievance process with union members.
• Sourced candidates and conducted interviews (newspaper, job fairs)
• Onboarded new employees (paperwork and orientation)
• Provided training to new HR employees.
• Member of the JHSC.