Marnie Sarumowa
St. Albert,AB
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Professional skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings. Personable Human Resources Professional skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings. Personable Human Resources Professional with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations and performance management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives. Strong analytical skills and committed to implementing HR policies and procedures. Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Bravo Target Safety
2024.02 - Current
- Policy development and review, Recruitment, Onboarding both rehire and new employees in preparation for Spring hiring, Mentoring junior HR staff to help them develop and grow their careers, Coaching and mentoring support for supervisors and managers
Labour Relations Consultant
City of Edmonton
2023.03 - 2023.11
- Supported client group of over 1000 employees, 25 managers and supervisors on variety Labour Relations issues including collective agreement interpretation, grievances, preparing for arbitration with legal, Supported and provided guidance to managers and supervisors regarding performance management, coaching, mentoring employees, Facilitated courses on performance management, progressive discipline and proper workplace investigation procedures to managers and supervisors (training)
Consultant
GK Consulting
2022.10 - 2023.02
- Conducted workplace investigations, Recommended outcomes – progressive discipline and measures to ensure better performance, process for the future, Policy development and advice, Facilitating training to managers including respect in the workplace, effective communication, conflict resolution, and having difficult conversations
Advisor, HRBP
Alberta Health Services
2018.07 - 2022.10
- Supported client group of over 1000 employees, 25 managers and supervisors on variety Labour Relations issues including collective agreement interpretation, grievances, preparing for arbitration with legal, Facilitated conversation, mediation, coaching, Conducted workplace investigations into wide variety of issues, recommended outcomes, submitted investigation reports, Performance management including supporting coaching conversations, documentation, developing learning plans, Supporting Essential Services planning, Facilitating education sessions for client groups on variety of subjects including grievance procedures, proper documentation, progressive discipline, and more
Sr Human Resources Generalist
Mustang Freightways
2015.05 - 2018.07
- Wrote collective bargaining proposal as part of the employer bargaining committee, Recruitment, On boarding, Created and authored Employee Handbook complete with all hiring documents, policies, Created and authored Driver/Dock Handbook complete with all procedures and health and safety requirements, Facilitated Respect in the Workplace training workshops, Identified training needs for Manager and Supervisors as well as employees, Created, authored and coached managers in creating proper job descriptions and reporting structure for both the Edmonton and Calgary terminals, Conducted investigations into harassment complaints, misconduct complaints, theft complaints, WCB injuries, etc, Conducted terminations and exit interviews
Human Resources Manager
A Cappella Fine Foods (Catering)
2013.10 - 2015.01
- Researched, Advised and made recommendations regarding the implementation of HRMS and Payroll system, Process payroll on a biweekly basis, Implemented electronic time clock to track hours worked, Implemented direct deposit and paperless pay statements, Consulted/ Advised with ownership group regarding succession planning, strategic HR planning, Advised regarding employee retention strategies, recruitment strategies, Conducting workplace investigations, Conduct regular employee performance evaluations on 6 month basis
Human Resources Coordinator
Edmonton Airports
2012.10 - 2013.10
- Managing the budget for the HR department-ensuring that all expenditures are allocated correctly, advising managers when they are over/under on their budgets, making recommendations as to fund allocations for the upcoming year, Posting jobs on various sites, bulletin boards, and pre-screening resumes for openings posted, Organization chart-updating and posting on a monthly basis an accurate depiction of all positions within the company, Completing various special projects related to HR-redesigning the HR intranet site, managing the administration and facilitation materials for the Organization Design Project
On Site Human Resources Manager
Kelly Services
2007.08 - 2012.08
- Provide human resource consulting services to both employees and Corporate business partners regarding; policies, benefits, pensions, training and development and performance management, Work with Senior Managers to manage and complete annual talent management processes (performance management, succession planning), Provide input into the change management, and succession planning programs, Managing over 300 IT professionals on various multi-million dollar accounts in a regionally diverse, highly metrics-oriented environment, Liaise between agents and clients to ensure co employment issues between Kelly Services and IBM are addressed and resolved in a timely manner, Monitoring various training programs on each account and determining usefulness, areas of improvement, etc, Provide HR Metrics surrounding employee turnover/new hires/headcount
Account Maintenance
Ford Credit
2005.11 - 2007.08
Human Resources Generalist
IBM Canada
2004.01 - 2005.11
- Provided HR support to 22, 000 employee across Canada, Areas of expertise included: Benefits, Payroll, Expenses, Compensation, Pension, HR Administration, Developed and facilitated training program for the HR department
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French/Spanish
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2001
Skills
- Managing employee relations
- Coaching leadership
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Legal Compliance
- Policy Implementation
- Talent management
- Employee Retention
- Organizational Development
- Flexible work arrangements
- HR policies development
- Employee Handbook Development
- Dispute Mediation
- Labor negotiations
- Employee Development
- Leadership Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance Management
- Bargaining Agreements
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of professionals in the development of an algorithm for recognizing previous work experience for Internationally educated nurses.
- Documented and resolved Toxic culture issues in several departments which led to higher staff engagement and productivity as well as higher employee retention and lower turnover.
- Achieved Employee Handbook and comprehensive Onboarding process by developing company policy and HR infrastructure with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with third party providers and management in the development of Respect in the Workplace, Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution training.
- Documented and resolved workplace investigation reports which led to accurate recommendations on resolution of grievances, mediations and arbitrations.
Certification
CPHR Designation, 2011, Present
Key Accomplishments
Comprehensive labour relations advice and support to clients, Collective agreement interpretation, Collective Bargaining, Grievance responses, DRAC, Prepare for Arbitration, Mediation, Marshalling applications, Lead complex workplace investigations under tight timelines, Investigation reports to be escalated to senior management, Recommend outcomes in accordance with progressive discipline guidelines, Research and analysis of processes and results to ameliorate outcomes for employees and managers, Coaching/mentoring sessions, Assist with performance management of employees and managers, Develop performance improvement plan templates to be used by managers and supervisors, Create development plan templates for managers and supervisors to ensure support for high performing employees, Initiated and supported development of a comprehensive algorithm for determining recognition or work experience accepted for Internationally Educated Nurses, Developed Rewards and Recognition program, Developed and facilitated variety of training, Recommended/arranged team building and other outside training, Supported the roll out of ConnectCare at the University of Alberta Hospital site, Supported organization restructure at Edmonton Airports, Developed Employee Handbook, Developed Drug and Alcohol policy, Developed Respect in the Workplace Policy
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Dutch
Limited Working
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Bravo Target Safety
2024.02 - Current
Labour Relations Consultant
City of Edmonton
2023.03 - 2023.11
Consultant
GK Consulting
2022.10 - 2023.02
Advisor, HRBP
Alberta Health Services
2018.07 - 2022.10
Sr Human Resources Generalist
Mustang Freightways
2015.05 - 2018.07
Human Resources Manager
A Cappella Fine Foods (Catering)
2013.10 - 2015.01
Human Resources Coordinator
Edmonton Airports
2012.10 - 2013.10
On Site Human Resources Manager
Kelly Services
2007.08 - 2012.08
Account Maintenance
Ford Credit
2005.11 - 2007.08
Human Resources Generalist
IBM Canada
2004.01 - 2005.11
Bachelor of Arts - French/Spanish
University of Alberta
CPHR Designation, 2011, Present
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