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Saman Ansari

Milton,ON

Summary

Results-driven professional with a solid background in Human Resources, showcasing expertise in efficiently executing diverse HR functions within a dynamic post-secondary setting. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, schedule appointments, and meticulously organize and generate reports. Demonstrates a commitment to adhering to established procedures while leveraging a strong foundation of HR knowledge. Eager to transition skills and passion for organizational development to the role of Senior Benefits Analyst at Shopify. Thriving in environments characterized by change, complexity, and ambiguity, I am poised to contribute my adaptability and dedication to the Total Rewards team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Human Resource Assistant

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Acted as the first point of contact to resolve and direct employee inquiries as they pertained to the Academic HR office.
  • Maintained a general understanding of academic HR policies, internal practices, guidelines, procedures and collaborate with departmental contacts on general inquiries from faculty/staff.
  • Regularly updated and maintained office Sharepoint in order to ensure accuracy in documents for various Human Resource stakeholders.
  • Created and maintained academic position numbers in HRIS prior to pay close.
  • Managed contact lists for sending all approvals from department to specified groups under Arts and Science (i.e. AA, BO, EA) on an on-going basis.
  • Drafted memos and communications for annual Academic HR Processes.
  • Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.

Human Resource and Strategy Administrator

Luxe Decorum
Oakville, ON
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Manage applications, screen resumes, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
  • Partner with managers to prepare job postings and post to various channels (i.e. LinkedIn, indeed etc.)
  • Assess and implement tools to track and analyze progress toward established goals.
  • Recommend new approaches, policies, and collaborate with business leaders to create a comprehensive recruitment plan.
  • Planning of new programs/strategies as those items impact the attraction, motivation, development, of future employees as the Startup grows.

Human Resource Assistant

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supporting recruitment activities and processes (e.g. screening, posting, arranging and conducting interviews, responding to candidate inquiries, conducting reference checks, creating letters of offer).
  • Drafted employment agreements, employment verification letters, leave memos and other related documents.
  • Develop interview guides; schedule interviews; discuss interview process and debrief hiring managers post-interviews
  • Assisted and responded to general HR inquiries regarding policies, procedures, benefits and HR related concerns.
  • Conducted administrative duties such as file organization, records keeping, mailing documents on behalf of director, and updating organizational charts using Visio.

Education

BBA - Human Resources And Industrial Relations

University of Toronto

Skills

  • Excellent problem solving skills developed through years of HR and front line Customer Service experience
  • Constructive critical thinking skills utilized to assess complex Academic HR situations within the University of Toronto and convey appropriate insights to directors and stake holders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication developed while communicating to various employee groups via updated information of Sharepoint and Email Memos within the University of Toronto as well as Luxe Decorum
  • Effective Multi-tasking with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks during peak periods
  • Extensive experience with employee data record keeping and the utilization of HRIS over the course of multiple HR positions
  • Quick learner with experience Taleo (ATS), and full cycle recruiting processes

Timeline

Academic Human Resource Assistant

University of Toronto
01.2022 - 10.2022

Human Resource and Strategy Administrator

Luxe Decorum
02.2020 - 12.2021

Human Resource Assistant

University of Toronto
08.2019 - 12.2019

BBA - Human Resources And Industrial Relations

University of Toronto
Saman Ansari