Luísa Paiva
Downtown Vancouver,BC
Summary
Personable People and Culture Manager with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Strong analytical skills and committed to promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent and Culture Manager
BC Building Science
08.2022 - Current
- Work with internal partners to design and execute strategic communications and programs to increase overall employee alignment and engagement.
- Talent management and development
- Change management.
- Manage employee appreciation initiatives and events.
- Coordinate benefits program.
- Full cycle recruitment.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes
- Support in different initiatives and projects in the company.
- Manage and support performance management.
- Employee relations, policies management and employee engagement.
- Create and manage culture-promoting activities throughout business.
HR Recruitment and Retention Manager
Downtown eastside women centre
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Lead HRIS implementation – ADP system
- Developed recruitment strategies such as hiring fair, building relationship with educational institutes and community
- Lead on-boarding and off-boarding processes
- Coordinated employee retention initiatives and talent management
- Managed HR manuals and policies
- Handled employee relations - unionized workplace
- Coached HR team
- Managed sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
- Provided support and training to leaders
- Worked closely with the CEO.
HR Manager
Latincouver
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed full cycle recruitment
- Hired different positions in Marketing, IT, Design, Project, HR and other fields
- Managed onboarding, orientation, supporting new hires and volunteer experience.
- Managed engagement initiatives.
- Applied for grants – supporting youths, diversity, and inclusion
- Built positive relationships with educational institutions
- Attended Online Job Fairs and building positive relationships with schools and universities.
- Supervising Mentoring Program – coaching volunteer’s resumes, LinkedIn, self awareness, and life skills.
- Supervised Workshops for work placement in Canada.
- Supervision on life, employability, and essential skills assessments, and/or one-to-one coaching
- Coached HR team (5 people) and assisting other managers to develop themselves and their team.
- Assisted other leading roles to understand and implement policies and procedures.
- Advising leaders, managers, and CEO about HR best practices.
- Promoting equality and diversity.
- Managing sensitive information.
Human Resources Benefits Coordinator
Group Chrysler
11.2012 - 07.2016
- Team leader of 4 people, building strong customer service and positive relationships
- Handled confidential and sensitive information.
- Created employee education programs to improve understanding of benefits packages and increase utilization.
- Conducted benefits presentations for new hires, individuals and groups of employees.
- Partnered with HR managers to coordinate onsite benefits meetings, wellness fairs, and related events.
- Submitted reports on benefit program utilization and recommended program enhancements by communicating directly with employees and program representatives.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
Education
Certificate - Human Resources Management
BCIT
BBA - Psychology
Pontifícia Universidade Católica De Minas Gerais
Skills
- Talent Management
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Policy Development
- ADP Workforce Now
- Training and Onboarding
- Employment Law
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Talent and Culture Manager
BC Building Science
08.2022 - Current
HR Recruitment and Retention Manager
Downtown eastside women centre
06.2021 - 08.2022
HR Manager
Latincouver
08.2020 - 06.2022
Human Resources Benefits Coordinator
Group Chrysler
11.2012 - 07.2016
Certificate - Human Resources Management
BCIT
BBA - Psychology
Pontifícia Universidade Católica De Minas Gerais
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