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Rowayda Kadir

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dynamic Human Resource Generalist with proven success at Iqbal Foods in high-volume recruitment and employee relations. Expert in policy development and compliance, I effectively managed the hiring of 75+ employees for new store launches. Skilled in performance management and training, I foster a culture of engagement and accountability.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Generalist

Iqbal Foods
East York, Canada
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments, including recruitment for 2 new store launches, hiring 75+ employees within 8 weeks to meet operational deadlines.
  • Advise managers and employees on HR policies, employment standards, and workplace practices; ensure compliance with ESA, Human Rights Code, AODA, and other relevant legislation.
  • Conduct investigations into employee relations matters including harassment, discrimination, and policy violations, delivering objective and compliant resolutions.
  • Support performance management by coordinating review cycles, advising leaders on employee development plans, and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Coordinate leaves of absence, including vacation, sick leave, and disability programs, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.
  • Deliver training sessions on key HR topics such as DEI, harassment prevention, and workplace policies to enhance awareness and compliance.
  • Maintain and update employee records in HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy for reporting and compliance audits.
  • Support health and safety compliance through JHSC coordination, maintaining safety records, and promoting awareness initiatives.
  • Process bi-weekly payroll processing, benefits deductions, and records of employment, ensuring accurate and timely compensation.
  • Contribute to HR policy development and the employee handbook to reflect legislative changes and organizational needs.

Human Resource Generalist

New Age
Concord, Canada
05.2021 - 07.2024
  • Organized end-to-end recruitment efforts across departments—writing compelling job ads, proactively sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and managing offer processes to attract top talent efficiently.
  • Orchestrated new hire integration through structured onboarding and orientation programs, fostering early engagement and alignment with company values.
  • Served as a key advisor to leadership and employees on HR policies, best practices, and employment legislation, ensuring operational compliance and mitigating risk.
  • Managed sensitive employee relations cases from initial reports through investigation and resolution, ensuring confidentiality, impartiality, and adherence to legal standards.
  • Facilitated performance evaluation cycles, provided coaching on employee development, and maintained detailed documentation to support growth and accountability.
  • Oversaw administration of health and wellness benefits, handled all changes and inquiries, and liaised with providers to ensure smooth program delivery.
  • Tracked and managed all types of employee leave (vacation, sick, disability), ensuring consistent policy application and accurate documentation.
  • Delivered in-house training sessions on core HR topics such as diversity & inclusion, respectful workplace conduct, and policy compliance to build awareness and reduce liability.
  • Maintained up-to-date employee records in digital HR systems, ensuring data integrity for internal reporting and external audits.
  • Acted as the point person for health and safety initiatives—coordinating JHSC activities, maintaining required documentation, and supporting workplace safety culture.
  • Participated in revising HR policies and updating the employee handbook, aligning documentation with evolving business needs and legislative requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Human Resource Management -

York University
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • High-volume recruitment and onboarding
  • Employee relations and investigations
  • Policy development and compliance
  • Performance management and leave administration
  • Payroll and benefits administration
  • HRIS management and records accuracy
  • Health and safety coordination
  • Training in DEI and harassment prevention

Timeline

Human Resource Generalist

Iqbal Foods
07.2024 - Current

Human Resource Generalist

New Age
05.2021 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Human Resource Management -

York University

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