Shawna Grayer
Barrie,ON
Summary
A dedicated Human Resources professional currently completing the final requirements for an advanced diploma in Human Resources at Georgian College and working toward the HRPA designation. Brings two years of hands-on HR management experience with a strong understanding of HR metrics to benchmark, measure, and demonstrate the value and ROI of HR initiatives, practices, and policies.
Experienced in guiding and supporting clients through strategic human capital management, employment law compliance, employee relations, and organizational development. Known for creating positive workplace environments, improving processes, and fostering strong team dynamics.
Combines business acumen with a proactive mindset to deliver solutions that align HR strategies with organizational goals, driving meaningful results for clients and internal teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jr HR Consultant
HRO Core Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Specialize in delivering HR services tailored to clients in the hospitality industry, addressing their unique operational and employee needs.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Conducted regular compensation reviews to ensure competitive pay rates, retaining key staff members.
- Improved workplace culture by initiating diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels.
- Developed comprehensive benefits packages to attract top talent and improve overall workforce satisfaction.
- Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
Server & Bartender
Boston Pizza Int
08.2021 - Current
- Greeted and interacted with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
- Offered recommendations based on guest preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Ensured a high level of customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving any issues or complaints.
- Replenished food items for prep, garnish, and takeout products to keep workstation well-stocked during busy periods.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and obtain cash out reports.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep bar area, dining room and work areas clean.
- Managed multiple drink orders simultaneously while maintaining a high level of service.
- Professionally provided specialty and alcoholic drinks for the restaurant while maintaining a 5+ section of seated tables.
Sales Associate
Babies "R" Us
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other store locations and online.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON04-2025
Skills
- Employee training
- HR policy development
- Onboarding processes
- Compensation analysis
- Diversity initiatives
- Talent acquisition
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employee benefits administration
- Recruitment strategies
- HR technology
- Employment law
Accomplishments
- Successfully developed and implemented comprehensive organizational policies for a non-profit organization with 200 employees, completing the project within two months to ensure compliance with employment standards and improve workplace structure.
- Collaborated with Matty's Patty's, a Canadian restaurant chain expanding into the United States, to update existing policies and align them with U.S. labor laws, ensuring a smooth transition and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and facilitated interactive training programs on workplace harassment, diversity, and leadership for Craft Nova Scotia, improving employee engagement scores by 20%.
Certification
- Amanda Fox, Human Resources Professional- HRO Core. 1 (778) 988 2132
- Audra McCreesh, Strategic HR Consultant - Distrupt HR.
Additional Information
Availability:
- Monday to Friday: 4pm to midnight
- Saturday & Sunday: Available all day
Timeline
Jr HR Consultant
HRO Core Inc
01.2024 - Current
Server & Bartender
Boston Pizza Int
08.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Babies "R" Us
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Amanda Fox, Human Resources Professional- HRO Core. 1 (778) 988 2132
- Audra McCreesh, Strategic HR Consultant - Distrupt HR.
Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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