NATALIE ANDRUSIAK
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Strategic HR executive with 10+ years leading People & Culture operations across 40 business units and 2,500+ employees. Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, People & Culture
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
01.2019 - Current
- Leads a team of 10 HR professionals supporting 40 business units and 2,000+ employees across Canada.
- Partners with C-suite executives to define and implement organizational priorities and HR strategies.
- Spearheads leadership development programs for high-potential employees, ensuring robust talent pipelines through succession planning and tailored development solutions.
- Oversees full HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, compliance, and health and safety.
- Analyzes HR metrics to identify trends and drive data-informed decisions.
Associate Director, People
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Partnered with leadership to develop and execute national expansion strategies.
- Led workplace investigations, coaching, and compliance initiatives to resolve complex employee relations issues.
- Built talent management frameworks, including goal setting, talent mapping, and 360 feedback processes.
- Managed labour relations for O&B's only unionized property in Quebec.
Human Resources Manager
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed total compensation strategies, ensuring competitive and cost-effective structures.
- Created and implemented compliance programs, training solutions, and talent pipelines.
- Identified high performance/potential talent and implement critical paths for development.
- Continued responsibility for all duties outlined below for the Human Resources Specialist role.
Human Resources Specialist
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Designed recruitment strategies for nationwide restaurant openings, delivering exceptional staffing results.
- Produced and presented companywide HR metrics and turnover analysis to senior leadership.
- Ensured compliance with provincial employment standards and managed Ministry of Labour inquiries and investigations to resolution.
- Serves as employee point of contact to address issues, answer questions, and process requests concerning HR policies, benefits, health and safety and leaves of absence.
Recruitment Coordinator
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding for roles across Canada.
- Built relationships with hospitality schools and industry professionals to maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
Education
Workplace Investigation Training
Hicks Morley
Toronto, ON01.2015
Ontario Postgraduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Humber College
Toronto, ON01.2013
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology (Biology Minor)
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON01.2012
Skills
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Employment Law & Compliance (Multi-Province)
- Succession Planning & Strategic Workforce Planning
- Cross-Functional Partnership
- Relationship building
- Compensation Cycle Management & Forecasting
- Benefits Design & Total Rewards
- HRIS / Dayforce HCM
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Director, People & Culture
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
01.2019 - Current
Associate Director, People
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
01.2018 - 01.2019
Human Resources Manager
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
01.2017 - 01.2018
Human Resources Specialist
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
01.2016 - 01.2017
Recruitment Coordinator
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
08.2014 - 12.2015
Workplace Investigation Training
Hicks Morley
Ontario Postgraduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Humber College
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology (Biology Minor)
University of Toronto