Pranita Dangle
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
HR Generalist with 4+ years of experience building and managing end-to-end HR, payroll, and health & safety functions in fast-paced environments supporting 150–180 employees. Experienced in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll (99%+ accuracy), policy development, and employee relations. Strong background in HR system implementation, JHSC leadership, and workplace compliance under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Proven ability to build HR processes from scratch, improve efficiency, and support workforce planning and reporting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Human Resources Professional
Canadian Tire
Ottawa, Canada
11.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for 50–70 positions annually, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring support to meet staffing targets.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 15–25% by streamlining interview scheduling and improving candidate communication processes.
- Delivered onboarding and orientation for 5–15 new hires monthly, enhancing employee experience and reducing early-stage turnover by 10–15%.
- Conducted exit interviews for 30+ employees annually, identifying turnover trends and providing insights to improve retention strategies.
- Oversaw offboarding for 5–10 employees per month, ensuring full compliance with documentation, policies, and system access protocols.
- Administered timesheets and attendance tracking on for 150–180 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Monitored overtime and generated labor cost reports, contributing to a 10–20% reduction in overtime expenses.
- Led the implementation of a new HR system, transitioning from Deputy & Bamboo HR to Agendrix workforce software, resulting in annual cost savings of 80,000 and a 20% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Trained 100+ employees and managers on the new system, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 150–180 employees with 99–100% accuracy, consistently meeting deadlines.
- Managed payroll tax calculations and remittances in compliance with Canadian regulations, maintaining a zero-penalty record.
- Prepared and issued 50+ Records of Employment (ROEs) annually in accordance with Service Canada requirements.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with 10–15 managers to ensure alignment on HR practices, policy compliance, and employee performance updates.
- Coordinated quarterly performance reviews for 80–100 employees, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation.
- Supported annual wage review processes by analyzing compensation data and assisting in salary adjustments for 150+ employees.
- Ensured compliance with Canadian HR laws and regulations, maintaining 100% audit readiness and adherence to internal policies and legal standards.
- Coordinated and facilitated quarterly Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, maintaining accurate records and supporting workplace health and safety initiatives for 150–180 employees.
Recruiter and Payroll Associate
Loblaw Company
Toronto, Canada
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted comprehensive monthly workplace inspections (including first aid kits, spill kits, and fire extinguishers) across departments supporting 150–180 employees, proactively identifying hazards and ensuring 100% compliance with internal standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Chaired quarterly committee meetings, preparing detailed reports, tracking action items, and achieving 95–100% completion of follow-ups within established timelines.
- Planned and executed annual fire drills, ensuring full employee participation and enhancing workplace emergency preparedness and response effectiveness.
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies and applicable legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, consistently achieving 100% audit readiness.
- Managed and posted 15–20 job openings monthly across multiple recruitment platforms, ensuring alignment with workforce needs and timely hiring processes.
- Screened and shortlisted 100–200 resumes per month, effectively identifying high-quality candidates and improving recruitment efficiency.
- Delivered structured orientation sessions for 5–15 new hires monthly, ensuring clear communication of organizational policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Processed weekly payroll for 100–130 employees with 99–100% accuracy, ensuring timely and compliant salary disbursement.
- Managed 20–30 employee inquiries and workplace concern weekly, resolving 90%+ within 24–48 hours and fostering a positive employee relations environment.
Perpetual Inventory Clerk
Loblaw Company
Toronto, Canada
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained optimal inventory levels across 7–8 departments, ensuring consistent product availability and timely fulfillment of customer demand.
- Participated in regular cycle counts and stock audits, ensuring accuracy of inventory records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with purchasing and production teams to maintain high standards of quality control and ensure accuracy of on-hand inventory.
- Accurately labeled, organized, and located inventory items in staging and storage areas based on size, type, and quantity, improving retrieval efficiency and workflow.
- Optimized warehouse layout by implementing space-saving and organization techniques, increasing storage efficiency and improving overall operational flow.
People Assistant
K.C.Jain & Company
Mumbai, India
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Established and managed end-to-end employee records system for 60-70 employees, building HR documentation processes from the ground up and ensuring 100% accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures from scratch (10–15 core policies), aligning with business needs and ensuring compliance the law and evolving operational requirements.
- Designed and launched the employee handbook, creating all content, structure, and updates to standardize HR practices across a rapidly growing workforce.
- Built workforce planning processes by forecasting hiring needs for 50–70 roles annually, based on business growth, turnover trends, and operational expansion.
- Developed headcount planning and budgeting framework for 80-100 employees, helping leadership scale workforce efficiently while controlling labor costs.
- Created and rolled out employee satisfaction surveys, achieving 60–80% participation rates, and using feedback to introduce improvements in engagement and retention strategies.
- Designed foundational salary structures and pay bands for 150+ employees, establishing internal equity and market-aligned compensation practices in an unstructured environment.
- Built and managed full recruitment coordination system, scheduling 20–40 interviews, meetings, and training sessions monthly, ensuring smooth hiring operations in a fast-paced startup setting.
- Partnered with finance to build payroll input processes from scratch, ensuring accurate monthly payroll processing for 80-100 employees with 99%+ accuracy.
Education
Human Resource Management -
Georgian College
Toronto, Ontario01-2024
International Business Management -
Niagara College
Toronto, Ontario01-2023
Master in Accounting & Finance -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India01-2022
Skills
- Recruitment software: Workday, BambooHR, TalentNest, SAP, Oracle, Indeed
- Timesheet & payroll systems: Agendrix, Deputy, TimeWellScheduled, EasyPay
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Drive
- Knowledge of Canadian employment legislation (Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Occupational Health and Safety Act)
- Proven ability to build strong stakeholder and employee relationships in diverse work environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in fast-paced environments
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively
- Proven ability to build and improve HR processes from scratch
Certification
Preparing for CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional), HRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association)
Accomplishments
Recipient of Dean’s List recognition for outstanding academic performance in Human Resources Management courses
Timeline
Human Resources Professional
Canadian Tire
11.2024 - Current
Recruiter and Payroll Associate
Loblaw Company
06.2023 - 10.2024
Perpetual Inventory Clerk
Loblaw Company
01.2023 - 05.2023
People Assistant
K.C.Jain & Company
02.2020 - 11.2022
Human Resource Management -
Georgian College
International Business Management -
Niagara College
Master in Accounting & Finance -
University of Mumbai