Human Resources Business Partner with 6+ years experience in food manufacturing and logistics environment. Results-driven individual skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Wonderbrands
05.2022 - Current
Working as a liaison between Operations, Team Members (agency and full time), Talent & Development
Managing relationship, sourcing and communication of Agency partners as required
Applying and interpreting policies, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance and business expectations
Conducting investigations to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues, and ensuring positive relations are maintained
Working as a Health & Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
Partnering with the Labour Relations team, supporting Joint Labour Management meetings and grievance management as required
Interpreting collective agreement and ESA standards and ensuring they followed in the bakery
Working closely with Bakery Manager, to determine current and upcoming staffing needs
Providing support in recruitment efforts onsite, partnering with the Talent Acquisition team as required
Assisting and participating in Progressive Disciplinary scenarios related to team members
Performance Evaluations management related to team members along with the appropriate leaders/supervisors
Manage Internal Job positing process for the bakery and recruiting for any positions related to Bakery
T&D Advisor (HR Advisor)
FGF Brands
10.2021 - 05.2022
Working closely with Manufacturing Leaders and Team Members by having an active presence on the plant floor to drive Human Resources programs, processes and policies to continuously enhance working relationships, build engagement and increase retention
Executing and institutionalizing all Talent and Development engagement and improvement initiatives
Advising and Coaching Manufacturing Leaders on Team Member relations issues, i.e
Performance management, attendance management, respectful workplace and code of conduct
Supporting Progressive Discipline process including investigations, documentation, recommendations and coaching/issuance of discipline with Manufacturing Leaders
First point of contact for all hourly Team Members on all Team Member relations questions, concerns and issues
Investigating/responding to Team Members in a timely manner ensuring follow-up and closure of each case
Knowledge of legal requirements (ESA, OHSA and Ontario Human Rights Code) and related to day-to-day management of Team Members reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Acting as a contact for recruitment agency partners including:
Overseeing agency communications
On board new agency Team Members
Working with Manufacturing and agencies to ensure manpower needs are met follow-up on any agency Team Member issues
Supporting Onboarding of Team Members
Responsible to ensure accurate recordkeeping of Team Members within HRIS system and Time and Attendance System including errors and issues
Actively participating and supporting Health & Safety initiatives: act as an advocate for programs
On-site Manager
People Store Staffing Solutions
07.2018 - 10.2021
Ensuring the database remains populated with appropriately skilled individuals to meet the client's requirements including postings, job fairs, collaborating with community groups etc
Attending weekly client meetings and discuss challenges and identify solutions
Ensuring all employees are in compliance with the government laws
Administer and Manage Time and Attendance System
Audit and correct all payroll and scheduling discrepancies
Coordinating all advertising utilizing appropriate channels and guidelines
Tracking and provision of statistical report regarding response rate
Administering People Store orientation including the exceptions set for People Store temporary employees' applicants as well as the terms and conditions of employment
Responding to candidate and field staff inquiries and/or problem immediately or refer to placement personnel as appropriate for necessary follow-up and action
Identifying and record any problems relating to recruitment process and the quality system, initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels
Recruiter
SRG
05.2018 - 07.2018
Developing creative recruiting strategies designed to source qualified candidates
Driving the recruitment process for Central/GTA region by executing on sourcing strategies, administering assessments, and conducting Behavioral Descriptive Interviews
Executive – HR & Admin
Effective Teleservices Pvt. Ltd
06.2015 - 12.2015
Inducting new employees and review of the new hire paperwork for accuracy, enter information into employee databases
Guiding and helping Assistant HR/Admin Executives with regards to their day to day work
Solving/Addressing various issues and grievances
Coordinating record corrections with training department, HR or team leaders as needed
Developing and maintaining a resource binder for some positions in both electronic and hard copy
Directing and managing administration team for various duties and guiding them for day to day work
Preparing and maintaining employee and financial records for government compliances
Building strong relationships within departments and leaders
Conducting and analyzing employee surveys related to Employee Satisfaction
Conducting interviews for IJP's (Internal Job Posting) and try to find the best person for the open position
Conducting feedback sessions for the employees and discussing various areas of improvement they can work upon
Recruitment Consultant
Interactive Manpower Solutions Ltd
05.2014 - 05.2015
Worked on various projects for Recruitment for Multiple Sectors i.e
Healthcare, IT, Support, etc
Sourcing through various job boards for clients based in UK
Screening candidates
Tele vetting candidates
Database Reactivation
Headhunting candidates through cold calls/passive search (Database Generation)
Compliance process i.e
Asking for documents once the candidate is ready to accept the job
Worked for Healthcare client in which provided Locum jobs to candidates on a regular basis
Guiding new team members process and mentoring them on the basic aspects of recruitment and also training potential short-listed candidates on interview skills
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Organization Management
Cambrian College
North York, Ontario
04.2018
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario
04.2017
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India
05.2012
Skills
Mathematical and reasoning ability
MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word and Powerpoint) – Basic
Talent Acquisition and Headhunting
Problem-solving abilities
ATS experience – iCIMS
Time management system experience - Kronos
Employee Performance Management
Reviewing Compliance
Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Wonderbrands
05.2022 - Current
T&D Advisor (HR Advisor)
FGF Brands
10.2021 - 05.2022
On-site Manager
People Store Staffing Solutions
07.2018 - 10.2021
Recruiter
SRG
05.2018 - 07.2018
Executive – HR & Admin
Effective Teleservices Pvt. Ltd
06.2015 - 12.2015
Recruitment Consultant
Interactive Manpower Solutions Ltd
05.2014 - 05.2015
Post Graduate Certificate - Organization Management
Cambrian College
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management