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.
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.
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
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
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