Steve Ramnarace
Toronto,ON
Summary
Human resources professional with extensive experience in leading HR departments, driving organizational development, and implementing HR policies. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Brings expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, and strategic planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Hudson's Bay
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Maintained company compliance with local and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Led HR department restructuring, optimizing team resources for improved productivity and effectiveness.
- Created succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity and long-term success.
- Mitigated risk exposure through diligent workplace safety practices and proactive policy enforcement.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, maximizing the value of HR services received while minimizing costs.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Elevated client resilience by developing therapeutic relationships built on trust, empathy, validation.
- Strengthened relationships with vendors by maintaining clear communication channels, leading to improved delivery times and better pricing negotiations for products/services rendered.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, ensuring fair resolutions for all parties involved.
- Supported organizational growth by successfully negotiating multiple collective bargaining agreements.
- Collaborated with legal counsel during arbitration hearings, protecting company interests while maintaining a fair process for employees.
- Resolved conflicts between employees and management through skillful mediation and negotiation techniques.
- Established strong relationships with union representatives, promoting collaboration towards mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
- Implemented a proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
- Provided support during accident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future incidents.
Human Resources Manager
Hudson's Bay
07.2015 - Current
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Led training courses for employees at all levels.
Education
College Diploma - Information Technology
Centennial College
Scarborough, OnCollege Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Centennial College
Scarborough, OnCertification Program - Payroll Compliance
Canadian Payroll Association
Toronto, ONSkills
- Employee relations
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workers compensation
- Conflict resolution
- Health and safety compliance
- Labor negotiations
- Relationship building
Languages
English
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Hudson's Bay
03.2021 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Hudson's Bay
07.2015 - Current
Certification Program - Payroll Compliance
Canadian Payroll Association
College Diploma - Information Technology
Centennial College
College Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Centennial College
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