Merin John,CPHR
Summary
I am a Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR) with over 12 years of combined academic and practical experience in the field, working mostly with Consulting, Printing, and Manufacturing businesses. I have been practicing in Canada since 2022, bringing with me a rich international HR experience and an ability to adapt quickly to different environments. I am excited to both contribute and learn with a dynamic People Practices Team that supports a creative, innovative and passionate workforce.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Specialist
DIAS Geophysical
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs, enhancing integration and retention of new hires.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screenings, and interview coordination to ensure efficient hiring.
- Facilitated training sessions on HR policies and compliance, promoting awareness and adherence among staff members.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing actionable feedback to employees and supporting professional development initiatives.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, expediting the hiring of qualified candidates.
HR Advisor
Lean Machine Metal Fabrication Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Conducting interviews and managing onboarding process for new hires.
- Planning & Orgainzing events and creating a positive company culture.
- Answering all human resources queries posed by management and employees.
- Evaluating and updating job descriptions.
- Training and advising managers on strategies for recruitment, performance management, selection, and interview evaluation procedures.
- Assisting with the development of recruitment campaigns.
- Participating in the appointment process for potential employees.
- Monitoring recruitment metrics such as retention rates and staff turnover.
- Discussing terms and conditions of employment and benefits with staff members.
- Reviewing employees' work progress using an employee appraisal system and making recommendations, if necessary.
- Using HRIS to input and compile data on employees and updating the records regularly.
- Updating HR policies in line with current legislation and informing staff about changes.
- HR Advisor 2024 – Current
HR Coordinator
Lean Machine Metal Fabrication Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- I work closely with Lean Machine's Leadership Team to deepen the human resources framework and foundation for the company. My primary focus is to ensure the quality and consistency of human resources policies, procedures and programs to create positive employee experiences that lead to engagement and high performance.
- On a day-to-day basis, coaches and supports team leaders and addresses employee issues and concerns.
- Work in collaboration with all managers regarding staff resourcing needs.
- Orientation and onboarding of new hires
- Participating in job fairs
- Post ads as required for all open positions in the shop and office.
- Screen potential new employees, booking and participating in interviews with Team Leaders
- New employee orientation
- Help plan social events.
- Coverage for HR Manager for sick days and vacation
- Ownership of the safety systems
- Onsite safety enforcement at all Saskatoon facilities
- Administrating WCB claims
- Audit and updates to SMS system
- Regular audits of safety requirements on the shop floor
- Ensure sign-off of employees on job hazard analysis.
- Coordinate and chair OH&S meetings.
- Incident reporting and investigation
- Organizing return to work program and modified duties for WCB claims
- Monthly reporting to management of safety metrics
- Responsible for identifying training needs, and maintaining safety training.
- Ensure Team Leads are provided with internal and external safety training requirements.
- As a Health and Well-being champion, spearheaded and organized various information sessions and events that promote social interactions, connections and mental well-being.
Student Development Head
Xelenz Education
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Partnered with an educational institution to provide Personality development to children.
- Life coach for kids.
- Developed and conducted training sessions to enhance various life-skills in kids.
- Conducted webinars for parents on topic related to family well-being.
- Developed a Personality Development Wing which assists children to understand, identify and improve their inner strengths and work on their areas of development.
Manager HR & Admin
Seena Printing Press LLC
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Lead a team of managers and workers in this printing firm to attain day to day goals and attain optimized operation to ensure success during a time when small businesses were falling apart.
- Ensure smooth accomplishment of daily schedules and activities and prevented backlogs.
- Planning and coordinating major company media events leading to a significant increase in client pool.
- Assist in the preparation of the financial budget for operations and administration.
- Interview, hire and provide training to staff
- Design, plan, and execute selection process.
- Suggest and implement measures for improving employee retention.
- Research, identify and recommends new advancements in the industry with respect to HR
- Prepare and present reports on employee performance and projected strategies.
- Assisted the finance team in the overview and analysis and preparation of financial reports.
- Plan, organize, control, and evaluate the operations of different departments.
Behavioural Consultant
Abacus Management Consultants Pvt Ltd
02.2009 - 11.2011
- Started my career as a passionate behavioural counselor catering to various clients in the industry with diverse needs.
- Coordinated and facilitated development and assessment centers.
- Executive report writing and interpretation of individual personality based on MBTI, Big 5 and 16 PF
- Standardized observation and rating of employees during development and Assessment Centers
- Contributed towards content development of activities and case studies.
- Mentored interns
- Conducted one-to-one competency-based counselling sessions focusing on employee performance and effectiveness.
- Positioned selection processes of different clients suggesting organizational and role fit basis psychometric and competency-based tools.
Education
Master of Psychology - Organizational Behaviour
Pondicherry University
07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University
07.2007
Skills
- Compliance with HR regulations
- Training and mentoring
- Recruiting
- Performance management
Certification
- Certified Human Resources Professional
- Member, CPHR SK
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Malayalam
Full Professional
Tamil
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
HR Specialist
DIAS Geophysical
01.2025 - Current
HR Advisor
Lean Machine Metal Fabrication Inc.
07.2024 - Current
HR Coordinator
Lean Machine Metal Fabrication Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Student Development Head
Xelenz Education
07.2020 - 06.2022
Manager HR & Admin
Seena Printing Press LLC
02.2017 - 11.2019
Behavioural Consultant
Abacus Management Consultants Pvt Ltd
02.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University
Master of Psychology - Organizational Behaviour
Pondicherry University
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