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Work History
Education
Skills
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Shivangi Joshi

Wedgewood Hotel
Vancouver,BC
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Strategic HR leader who builds strong workplace relationships, strengthens people practices, and helps leaders navigate complex employee and labour matters across unionized and non-union environments. Experienced in employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, compliance, and policy, with a practical, business-focused approach to leadership and decision-making.

Work History

HR Manager & Executive Assistant

1 Year 4 Months
Wedgewood Hotel | 06.2025 - Current
  • Directed recruitment, onboarding, and orientation processes for hotel departments.
  • Managed employee relations, addressing concerns and resolving workplace issues promptly.
  • Administered HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across daily operations.
  • Coordinated payroll, scheduling, and benefits administration with attention to accuracy.
  • Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
  • Conducted comprehensive HR audits to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating risk of legal issues.
  • Optimized talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates, focusing on employer branding and competitive positioning.

Human Resources Generalist

6 Months
Plaza Premium Lounge, YVR | 12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Coordinated onboarding, orientations, and employee file maintenance for lounge and airport service staff.
  • Supported employee relations by addressing policy questions, documenting concerns, and escalating complex issues appropriately.
  • Processed payroll inputs, schedule changes, and leave updates with strong attention to accuracy.
  • Maintained confidential HR records, contract documents, and compliance files in organized digital systems.

People & Culture

Coast Hotels | 2021 - 2024
  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative People and Culture initiatives and programs.
  • Established clear performance expectations through well-defined goals and metrics-driven evaluation criteria, promoting a culture of accountability among staff members.
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging all members to contribute ideas and suggestions for process enhancements.

HR & Operations Manager

H&M | 2019 - 2021
  • Managed HR operations processes, ensuring accurate onboarding, employee changes, and personnel records across retail locations.
  • Coordinated payroll inputs, benefits administration, and leave documentation while maintaining compliance with company policies.
  • Reviewed HR data for accuracy, resolving discrepancies in HRIS records and employment documentation.
  • Supported managers with employee relations issues, policy interpretation, and consistent application of HR procedures.
  • Implemented performance management system to align individual goals with company objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Education

Government Relations And Political Science

University of Guelph-humber | Toronto

Post Graduate in Employment Law in Canada & US

Cornell University | 2024

Strategic HR Leadership

Academy To Innovate HR| AIHR | Vancouver, BC | 2022

Human Resources Consultant

IAP Career College | Vancouver, BC | 2020

- Health Sciences

Langara College | Vancouver | 2018

Skills

Labour Relations & Employee Relations
Union workplace relations & collective agreement administration
Grievance & conflict resolution
Recruitment & Talent management
HR documentation & case management
Project management
Employee engagement & retention

Certification

  • Member of Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC)
  • CPHR 2026

Timeline

HR Manager & Executive Assistant

Wedgewood Hotel
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Human Resources Generalist

Plaza Premium Lounge, YVR
12.2024 - 06.2025Read More

People & Culture

Coast Hotels
2021 - 2024Read More

HR & Operations Manager

H&M
2019 - 2021Read More

University of Guelph-humber

Government Relations And Political Science
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Cornell University

Post Graduate in Employment Law in Canada & US
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Academy To Innovate HR| AIHR

Strategic HR Leadership
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IAP Career College

Human Resources Consultant
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Langara College

from Health Sciences
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Shivangi Joshi