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Stefania Darasmo

Montreal,QC

Summary

Responsive Human Resources leader with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including culture building, labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management. Supports business units and effectively balances role of strategy & operations enabling teams to reach their highest potential. Focused on enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across a variety of industries.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, People Experience, Human Resources

MavTek
04.2022 - Current
  • Lead the innovation and implementation of culturally driven HR programs, policies, and initiatives, driving organizational excellence resulting in heightened engagement rates and eNPS scores year over year, strengthening the organization's overall culture.
  • Spearhead the entire recruitment lifecycle, from talent sourcing to seamless onboarding, resulting in a remarkable 20% reduction in time-to-fill positions.
  • Architect and roll out robust performance management frameworks, fostering talent development, career progression, and internal mobility pathways.
  • Champion a culture of inclusivity by skillfully navigating complex employee relations issues, including harassment and discrimination matters, with confidentiality, mediation, and resolution expertise.
  • Curate and deliver dynamic training programs, empowering employees with continuous learning opportunities while ensuring strict adherence to company policies and regulations.
  • Craft and execute a comprehensive compensation strategy, informed by thorough market analysis and pay surveys, staying ahead of industry trends.
  • Drive informed decision-making through the presentation of insightful HR data metrics, serving as a strategic resource in shaping organizational strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership, offering expert guidance in areas such as coaching, progressive discipline, accommodations, and workforce planning, fostering team growth and development.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.

Manager, Human Resources Eastern Canada

Indigo Books and Music
09.2018 - 01.2022
  • Partner with Leadership to craft dynamic people plans aimed at fostering highly effective and engaged teams.
  • Establish trust within leadership circles through the adept application of Indigo's People and Talent Development strategies, thereby enhancing credibility and confidence.
  • Proactively anticipate talent requirements by leveraging industry trends, research findings, and insights.
  • Champion a collaborative team spirit, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal business outcomes.
  • Promote a culture of open communication and growth by facilitating learning sessions based on practicing authentic feedback and coaching resulting in high performance and development opportunities.
  • Serve as a trusted partner on navigating people-related changes and challenges, providing expert guidance and training to leaders across various business units.
  • Lead with poise in addressing sensitive and intricate employee issues and conducting thorough investigations.
  • Uphold a commitment to excellence and integrity, fostering a culture where individuals strive to embody Indigo's values in their work.
  • Forge strong partnerships across all business units and internal stakeholders, aligning practices and identifying avenues for continual improvement in people management.
  • Embrace, catalyze, and advocate for change and agility, driving organizational evolution and adaptability.

Human Resources Business Partner

ALDO GROUP
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Collaborate closely with Directors, Managers, and Employees to deliver insightful recommendations on a spectrum of employee relations matters, including workplace harassment, performance management, disciplinary procedures, and change management initiatives.
  • Expertly navigate and resolve intricate employee relations issues, conducting thorough investigations with a keen focus on legal compliance and alignment with both company standards and governmental regulations.
  • Champion fairness and consistency in all practices and procedures, fostering a positive organizational culture while effectively managing risk.
  • Play a pivotal role in driving employee engagement through the facilitation of internal satisfaction surveys, crafting targeted improvement strategies based on actionable insights.
  • Analyze prevailing employment trends and provide strategic counsel on appropriate actions and training interventions to optimize workforce performance.
  • Leverage HRIS systems such as Workday to conduct meticulous internal audits, ensuring seamless compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as an internal expert of employment law compliance, ensuring that ALDO Group Canada and US operations adhere to the latest local regulations, policies, and procedures.

SR Human Resources Generalist

MINDGEEK CANADA
12.2015 - 09.2016
  • Facilitate and manage full life cycle recruitment within the Customer Care department
  • Creation and development of recruiting processes
  • Strategic planning alongside Senior Management to enhance value and efficiency within department goals and objectives
  • Lead various human resources initiatives for all members of the Customer Care department; assisted in development and implementation of policies and procedures; developed/maintained employee handbook
  • Provide recommendations on all employee relations issues, outplacement counseling, conduct in-depth investigations in consultation with management ensuring compliance with employment law
  • Administered employee wellness and health program, compensation management, performance appraisal systems, market, wage and exit surveys and all employee engagement activities and initiatives
  • Implemented strategies for employee retention and reduction of turnover through analysis of retention and turnover metrics.

Human Resources Generalist

AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - YUL
03.2009 - 12.2015
  • Implementation of HR compliance in partnership with operational & training departments as per labour law and internal organizational policies (Federal jurisdiction)
  • Full cycle recruitment and retention to develop and maintain talent, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, leadership & development
  • Experience with Taleo & Ultipro systems
  • Consult and advise on labour relation issues, investigation of employee
  • Build retention and engagement with strong interaction with employee groups to identify and enhance the work environment through leadership building, coaching and engagement
  • Maintenance of all employee files with routine audits, monitor employee movement/status changes
  • Conduct wage, market, climate, exit surveys
  • Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems.

Education

CHRP -

Certified Human Resources Professional
Montreal, QC
12.2023

Certificate Human Resource Management -

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
05.2009

BA-Human Relations/Human Resources-Applied Human Sciences -

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
05.2006

Skills

  • Human Resources Management
  • Coaching, Leadership and Feedback Mentor
  • People Culture Ambassador
  • Legislative compliance and standards (Canada & US)
  • Strategic HR Partner & Project Leader
  • Performance Management

Timeline

Manager, People Experience, Human Resources

MavTek
04.2022 - Current

Manager, Human Resources Eastern Canada

Indigo Books and Music
09.2018 - 01.2022

Human Resources Business Partner

ALDO GROUP
09.2016 - 09.2018

SR Human Resources Generalist

MINDGEEK CANADA
12.2015 - 09.2016

Human Resources Generalist

AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - YUL
03.2009 - 12.2015

CHRP -

Certified Human Resources Professional

Certificate Human Resource Management -

Concordia University

BA-Human Relations/Human Resources-Applied Human Sciences -

Concordia University

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