MICHAEL PHIPPS
B.Mgt, HRM & LR | CPHR Candidate
Lethbridge,Alberta
Summary
Results-driven professional with a diverse background in administrative support, HR administration, and talent management. Seeking an Information Analyst role within the Data, Privacy and Innovation Division at the Ministry of Technology and Innovation. Adept at gathering and analyzing information, facilitating change management activities, and supporting the implementation of information management solutions. Eager to contribute to strategic projects aimed at enhancing centralized IM Program services and delivering better services to Albertans.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Administrative Support
The Government Of Alberta
05.2023 - Current
- Support clients and case workers in Government funded programs including Income Support and AISH.
- Develop instructional guides for the Admin department to use as reference when there are technical updates or policy changes in order to address department needs and apparent gaps.
- Provide computer assistance and trouble shooting for the Lethbridge AISH, SFSC, CEC , and the South admin support teams.
- Receive, process, and sort incoming mail and packages to record, upload, and distribute to correct recipient.
- Operate software programs such as LISA, CCD, TOI, and Compass.
- Operate various systems such as SharePoint, DIMG and IPAR
- Complete required tasks such interacting with clients, processing documents, answering phones, and completing reports
- Maintain inventory records and documentation for equipment
Human Resources and NDA Administrator
Kawneer
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Conduct investigations involving employee misconduct and work with union reps to administer progressive discipline.
- Advise upper management on employee relations and matters of misconduct.
- Process new employee benefits, submit employee STD/LTD claims, and submit WCB claims.
- Assist with running payroll for 250+ employees by using ADP software and assistance.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for numerous new employees.
HR Administrative Assistant - Contract
YMCA Lethbridge
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed wage progression policy for all hourly positions that would align YMCA of Lethbridge with new data from Living Wage Canada in Lethbridge, AB.
- Assist with hiring/on-boarding process such as reference checks, following up on required certifications and proof, drafting offer letters, new employee inquiries, preparing new hire packages, and assisting with orientation.
- Developed many tutorials through SharePoint that included written instructions and video instructions tutorials I created. This included manager Scheduling, how to use our HRM/HCM System, and employee self-serve portal.
- Manage job postings, update job descriptions, conduct initial screening of applications, shortlist candidates for hiring manager’s review, and coordinate interviews.
Talent Management Coordinator - Laid Off
Good Samaritan Society
12.2020 - 09.2021
- I was lead of GSS Southern Alberta full-cycle recruiting efforts in areas such as Health Care Aides, LPNs, RNs, and Food Service Aides as well as many other positions for nine senior facilities.
- Scheduled and conduct daily interviews with Site Managers as well as conducting individual interviews when necessary.
- I created and post hiring ads for all southern Alberta sites supported by GSS over a wide variety of positions.
- As the Southern Alberta lead recruiter, I was in daily communication with all site managers to organize efforts regarding new recruits, strategize to fill vacant postings, and creation of future job postings.
Instructor/Coordinator - Contract
Lethbridge College
09.2020 - 11.2020
- I advance correctly submitted NDAs throughout the organization requesting signatures and processing to the legal team.
- Instructed computer and technology courses for the Corporate and Continuing Education department.
- My role as an instructor is to travel to native reserves and bring my technical knowledge to the classroom.
- I educated the indigenous of all age groups through computer typing, basic and advanced computer functions, and I would make sure each of them had a usable Resume and Cover letter by the end of the training.
- I had to cater training based on individual capabilities. Adjusting my training methods in the moment.
Junior HR Consultant - Contract
Upsourced HR
05.2020 - 08.2020
- I developed a compensation report for the Town of Coaldale that outlined over a dozen positions with statistics gathered from Pay Scale analytics survey tool.
- This was presented with recommended salaries in the 75th percentile.
- To help many companies, I created multiple job-task analyses that stated specific KSA's that new hires would need to have in order for them to be successful in positions that I would post for companies.
- Depending on client's needs during the COVID-19 crisis, I would write up new company policies and procedures regarding cleaning protocols, and refusal to work due to compromised immune system.
- I was in charge of writing blogs/articles for the website regarding how to build a better workplace culture and a detailed write-up simplifying the recent passing of Bill 32 Restoring Balance in Albert's Workplaces.
- Created an HR-101: Performance Management training video and online course that will be used by the company.
Pesticide Applicator
City Of Lethbridge
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided excellent public relations when presented with concerns by community members.
- Conducted proper chemical mixing calculations and followed all procedures when handling hazardous chemicals.
- Extensive use of Google Earth to create area maps and layers for our department, as well as other departments, for record-keeping of invasive species, traps, and multiple mosquito ponds.
- Conducted monthly safety meetings and hazard assessments for my team and recorded the data in an employee file to be reviewed periodically by management
Education
Bachelor of Management - Human Resource And Labor Relations
University Of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB 09.2017 - 04.2020
University Transfer Program - University Transfer Program
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB 09.2015 - 04.2016
Technical Diploma - Hospitality And Business
Canadian Tourism College
Surrey, BC 09.2011 - 06.2012
Skills
Google Earth mapping
Oracle
Labor Market Analysis/Analytics
Microsoft SuitsWindows / Mac IOS
SharePointAdobeHuman Resource Management
Talent management
Recruitment
Benefits and Compensation
JD Edwards
Bernie
ArcGIS
ADP
People Soft
Certification
AMHSA - Alberta 2021 Legislative Change Overview
References
- Chris Broughton - UpSourced HR - Principle Consultant / Owner - (403) 694 0240
- Jared Zeller - Lethbridge County - Director of People and Culture - (403) 815 8085
- Erin McIlwrath - City of Lethbridge - Spray Crew Foreman - (404) 627 8065
- Jeff Fox - City of Lethbridge - Waste and Recycling LoadInspector - (403)-849-0638
Timeline
Administrative Support
The Government Of Alberta
05.2023 - Current
AMHSA - Alberta 2021 Legislative Change Overview
09-2022
WHMIS
09-2022
Human Resources and NDA Administrator
Kawneer
01.2022 - 04.2023
HR Administrative Assistant - Contract
YMCA Lethbridge
09.2021 - 01.2022
Talent Management Coordinator - Laid Off
Good Samaritan Society
12.2020 - 09.2021
Instructor/Coordinator - Contract
Lethbridge College
09.2020 - 11.2020
Junior HR Consultant - Contract
Upsourced HR
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Management - Human Resource And Labor Relations
University Of Lethbridge
09.2017 - 04.2020
University Transfer Program - University Transfer Program
Lethbridge College
09.2015 - 04.2016
Pesticide Applicator
City Of Lethbridge
01.2015 - 01.2020
Technical Diploma - Hospitality And Business
Canadian Tourism College
09.2011 - 06.2012