NISHA BHATTI

• Reviewed and implemented HR policies in accordance with legal compliance, along with fair EDI practices
• Facilitated full cycle recruitment and on-boarding processes, ensuring fair and inclusive hiring practices
• Mitigated unconscious bias in recruitment and talent management through discussions with senior team
• Pioneered impactful EDI initiatives, showcasing a profound grasp of EDI principles, and fostering a positively inclusive workplace
• Addressed employee relations issues and conflict resolutions by active engagement
• Administered performance and change management processes
• Provided support to Employee Resource Groups by creating a safe space for discussions, mentorship, etc
• Collaborated with senior management on enhancing organization's culture by making it more welcoming and attracting diverse talent
• Designed events that are inclusive and accessible to all employees, like virtual workshops, considering cultural sensitivity when scheduling events, etc
• Performed off-boarding processes by conducting exit interviews focusing specifically to gain feedback on organization's ongoing EDI initiatives
• Implemented feedback mechanisms and evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of employee engagement and EDI initiatives, resulting in making informed future decisions
• Oversaw daily operational activities, ensuring seamless workflow
• Aligned processes for enhanced efficiency and optimal resource utilization.

• Led transformative EDI initiatives, demonstrating expertise in inclusion and intersectionality
• Developed tailored training programs targeting unconscious bias and microaggressions
• Formulated the annual EDI events plan and implemented it on monthly and quarterly basis
• Partnered with HR team to align the HR policies with EDI best practices, ensuring fair recruitment and talent retention practices, like promoting inclusive job descriptions, bias-free hiring, diverse interview panels, etc
• Collaborated with senior leadership to plan the budgetary needs of EDI Advisory Committee
• Conducted surveys and assessments of workplace policies, proactively identifying bias for an equitable work environment and understanding employees' EDI interests and concerns
• Acted on the feedback gathered to develop comprehensive EDI and overall company's strategies
• Communicated and facilitated employee engagement initiatives like lunch and learn workshops, team building activities
• Established collaborations with Employee Resource Groups to elevate EDI efforts
• Partnered with external parties/firms like CCDI Consulting Inc., for ongoing guidance on EDI plans and events
• Supported other committees like Executive committee, Cultural committee, marketing team to assess and present the EDI initiatives on various platforms
• Offered continuing training sessions and workshops on EDI topics to better equip the employees with the knowledge and skills to contribute to a more inclusive workplace
• Managed full cycle accounts payable and receivable processes
• Prepared and processed employee expenses and payroll reports for bi-weekly payroll
• Reconciled bank and other financial statements.

• Managed recruitment and on-boarding workflow, involving conducting interviews, drafting contracts, and facilitating orientations
• Developed and enforced HR policies ensuring compliance with employment standards
• Conducted periodic performance appraisals, and managed employee relations, including dispute resolution and investigations
• Engaged in compensation structures and benefits packages, aligning with company finances and goals
• Maintained leave management
• Reviewed HR manual in alignment with company goals.

• Verified timesheets, addressed discrepancies, and processed bi-weekly payroll
• Assisted in onboarding of new hires, providing training on payroll and HR policies
• Administered timely processing of employee benefits
• Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Assisted in generating financial reports for month-end and year-end statements
• Assisted with budgeting, forecasting, and auditing processes.

Note: Went on Maternity leave from September 2016- September 2017.

• Distributed project time and expense reports; generated invoices for clients, and performed full-cycle accounts payable
• Prepared weekly cheque runs, and reconciled vendor accounts
• Managed payroll functions ensuring accuracy in employees' wages, benefits administration, and processed bi-weekly payroll
• Responded to employee inquiries, facilitated onboarding for new hires
• Reconciled bank statements and assisted with month-end processes.

Note: Went on Maternity leave from October 2014-December 2015