Lorin Pearce

• Responsible for all facets of the People and Culture function at a prominent property developer
• Creates and drives culture-promoting activities throughout business
• Works with internal partners to design and execute strategic communications and programs to increase overall employee satisfaction and engagement
• Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, benefits and offboarding
• Successfully balances employee and employer interests and maintains strong relationships with fellow SMT members

• Responsible for majority of HR administrative function, including employment agreements, new hire and termination documentation, contract extensions, promotions and salary progressions
• Negotiated and administered all group benefit programs
• Provided advice and guidance to management on human resources/people & culture issues
• Handled performance management, employee development, disciplinary procedures, employment terminations
• Conducted internal investigations, reviews findings and offers recommendations
• HR partner and point of contact for various employee groups and their respective managers. Provided pragmatic support and advice on best practices, employee relations, legislative requirements and changes, compensation, immigration, etc.
• Organized company events from 20 to 300+ people
• Conducted employee exit interviews and compensation reviews
• Facilitated onboarding sessions with new employees and assisted with employee relocation
• Oversaw, reported on, and negotiated Labour Market Benefits Plan (LMBP) in support of participation in Global Talent Stream
• Processed semi-monthly payroll, ensuring all variations are communicated to accounting team
• Chaired Health and Safety Committee
• Oversaw Facility Manager, security and reception
• Worked on various ad hoc HR projects as part of overall HR strategy

Interim HR Manager role (2 years)

• Planned, coordinated, and supervised the human resources/people & culture function, including recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, occupational health and safety
• Developed, recommended and implemented systems, strategies, and procedures for delivery of human resource functions. Assisted in the development of organization-wide human resources policies and procedures; analyzed and advised on trends and human resources/people & culture issues
• Prepared, administered, and controlled department budget
• Created HR infrastructure by creating policies and employee handbook
• Selected, trained, supervised, evaluated, and disciplined department staff
• Managed and administered collective agreements; processed and responded to grievances
• Handled downsizing; processed temporary layoff of 100 employees sensitively and tactfully

Facility Manager (2 years)

• Directed and coordinated all relevant trades people for repairs and maintenance performed on equipment, building systems, refurbishment and capital projects
• Ensured all essential services maintenance was performed, documented and audited
• Responsible for physical security of studios
• Assisted with facility layout and identified operation efficiencies
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) and Energy Management
• Supervised studio cleaning and waste removal
• Environment and safety regulation compliance
• Prepared and maintained annual budget for facility maintenance

• Managed childcare center and member services
• Oversaw all staff functions necessary for day-to-day operations
• Collaborated with other department heads to address member needs
• Ensured safety and well-being of members and guests by enforcing club policies
• Managed departmental finances within budgetary requirements
• Responded to member requests and resolved concerns

• Responsible for local sales: accommodations, events and sports memberships
• Managed the transportation, room allocation and reception departments
• Worked with international clientele and staff
• Planned and executed various events
• Performed in live shows