Melody Lam
Vancouver
Summary
A highly organized and results-driven HR professional with over 6 years of experience in executing employee lifecycle activities and HR projects. Skilled in communication and coordination, with a proven ability to facilitate recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and recognition programs. Seeking a new role that offers opportunities for continued growth and development in the Human Resources field, while contributing to the success of the organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator 2
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
03.2021 - Current
- Contribute to the 300% of employee growth within the company through the coordination of full-cycle recruitment
- Worked cross-functionally to successfully implement and configure the core, recruitment and onboarding modules for the new Payroll and HR system (Dayforce) to significantly improve processes and minimize errors
- Provided process improvements for the rewards and recognition program by researching and implementing a software to streamline the distribution of rewards
- Assist with candidate and employee immigration matters including consulting with legal experts, drafting immigration applications and documents, tracking immigration statuses and maintaining records
- Create and maintain process checklists and manuals to ensure consistency and accuracy across the HR Operations team
- Accurately and timely ensure proper approvals and input data regarding employee changes, including new hires and departures, into the Payroll and HR system
Human Resources Coordinator
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Coordinate full-cycle recruitment including posting jobs in Canada and US, screening candidates, scheduling interviews and travel, reference checks and drafting employment agreements
- Collaborate with managers on candidate profile and participate in interviewing candidates
- Maintain and support the hiring managers with the co-op program by recruiting, interviewing, drafting offers and onboarding students
- Coordinate and schedule new hire orientation sessions and collaborate with managers and other departments to ensure a smooth and positive experience for new hires
- Draft company-wide communications in regards to employee changes (new hires, promotions, tenure and job changes)
- Timely administer rewards and recognitions to employees
- Be an active member of the Social Committee group and organized company-wide social events for 80+ employees
- Provide clear information and explanations to all employees regarding human resources policies and practices
- Facilitate performance management activities and ensure the objectives and performance reviews are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Business Consulting Project
City of Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam, Canada
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Created an engaging cultural orientation program for new hires across all departments to build a culture of oneness through presentations and team-building activities
- Utilized Microsoft Office programs to create budget and project reports
- Provided feedback and maintained effective communication with stakeholders
Education
Human Resources Management Diploma - Human Resources Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06.2016
Skills
- HR Operational Activities
- Optimize Workflow Efficiency
- Team and Cross Department Collaboration
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Confidentiality and Sound Judgement
- Compliance
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Rewards and Recognition
- Detailed and Accurate Record Management
- Dayforce HR System
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Certification
CPHR Candidate
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator 2
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
07.2018 - 02.2021
Business Consulting Project
City of Port Coquitlam
03.2018 - 05.2018
Human Resources Management Diploma - Human Resources Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia