Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
OpenCircle
10.2023 - Current
Maintain employee data and personnel files, assist with recruitment strategies, ensure compliance with employment laws, provide coaching on employee relations, and manage HR projects.
HR Administration:
Maintain employee data and personnel files.
Create templates for ease of use and streamlining processes across the organization.
Complete audits of employee information periodically to maintain data integrity.
Liaise with benefit providers for employee benefit questions or inquiries.
Organize and track HR project progress.
Generate ad-hoc reports as required.
Other project work as required
Recruitment
Assist with the development of recruitment strategies to meet organizational growth goals.
Conducts full cycle recruitment activities including creating position profiles, job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checking, offers, and onboarding.
Work with the Director to anticipate future organizational needs and to develop a workforce plan.
Maintain and update organizational charts as needed
Policies and Procedures
Maintain compliance with federal, provincial and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices.
Review and update policies and practices to maintain compliance and communicate to internal employees.
Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Provide coaching and support to leadership on a variety of employee relations topics relating to the organizations policies, having difficult conversations, and applying corrective measures.
Assist the organization in creating a positive and collaborative environment for employees.
Work with department leads to identify training needs and maintain training records.
Manage professional development initiatives.
Create, audit, and update job descriptions.
Lead projects including job description creation and innovating a new employee onboarding program.
Assess all HR processes and make recommendations for improvements.
Review salary bands and compensation models annually.
Conduct workplace investigations where required.
Other duties as assigned from time to time
Accomplishments:
Implemented a 'Summer Fridays' program.
Created and implemented an internship program.
Helped OpenCircle gain the 'Alberta Living Minimum Wage Employer' status.
Built a policy manual.
Implemented a culture and employee engagement strategy.
Human Resources and Administration Assistant | Intern Coordinator
PRIMED Medical Products Inc.
03.2023 - 10.2023
Maintained employee records, assisted with recruitment and onboarding, responded to employee inquiries, managed HR programs, and coordinated a team of interns.
Maintaining and updating employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
Assisting with full-cycle recruitment efforts, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, conducting initial screenings, scheduling interviews, note-taking during interviews, and coordinating background and reference checks.
Assisting with the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing new hire paperwork, coordinating new hire orientation, and ensuring completion of required training and documentation.
Respond to employee inquiries and provide information on HR policies, procedures, and programs in a professional and timely manner.
Sustain the administration of HR programs and initiatives, such as performance evaluations, employee engagement surveys, and recognition programs.
Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
Prepare HR documents, such as employment contracts, offer letters, and termination letters.
Assist with the employee offboarding process, including conducting exit interviews, updating employee records, and coordinating offboarding activities.
Maintaining the administration of wellness claims and ensuring that employee submissions for the wellness claim program are in alliance with HR policy.
Managed the administration of the company’s HR inbox.
Assisting in the reformation of the employee referral bonus program.
Selecting and onboarding the 2023 Intern Team while being accountable for the success of the program by ensuring the intern team maintains a 100% completion rate of all projects and the interns learn valuable skills throughout the summer.
Successfully assisting in the full-cycle recruitment process, including screening over one hundred resumes, interviewing top candidates, and onboarding the team.
Raising awareness on campus regarding the CPHR Designation through focus groups, classroom presentations and Human Resources-related events.
Co-President, MacEwan Human Resources Club, 08/01/23 -
Revived the MacEwan Human Resources Club after two years of inactivity.
Conducting full-cycle recruitment for the Executive team of the club.
Planning for HR-related events.
Delegating tasks to the Executive team to ensure events run smoothly.
Moderating all meetings and informing Executive members of new initiatives.
Human Resources Consultant, MacEwan University, 01/01/23 - 12/31/23
Advising and guiding a non-profit organization by proposing a new onboarding program based on the organization's needs and wishes., Creating a recruitment and selection plan for a local law firm in Edmonton.
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
OpenCircle
10.2023 - Current
Human Resources and Administration Assistant | Intern Coordinator