Tanvi Sohar
Human Resources Generalist, Pursuing CHRP
Springwater,ON
Summary
Results-driven and passionate HR professional, currently serving in a stand-alone position as an HR Generalist at one of the 16 divisions of Ontario's largest residential truss designing company. Manages the entire HR function for two office locations and over 100 plant employees. Adept at working independently and in a team, and currently pursuing the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Alpa Roof Trusses
11.2023 - Current
- Payroll and Timecard Management: Administering biweekly payroll for plant employees using ADP HRIS software
- Generating and managing timecard and absence reports, including temporary hour reports and new hire data entry.
- Health and Safety Management: Conducting monthly Health & Safety (H&S) inspections and Joint Health & Safety (JH&S) meetings
- Assigning and monitoring annual H&S training refresher courses through Safety Hub for office and plant staff
- Facilitating First Aid and Health and Safety Representative training and maintaining H&S boards.
- WSIB Claims Management: Managing workplace injury claims by submitting Form 7 and Return-to-Work (RTW) packages and handling sensitive and confidential cases
- Ensuring accurate completion of incident and first aid reports, maintaining stocked first aid supplies, and coordinating with management, employees, and H&S Corporate managers to resolve issues.
- Office Staff Absence and Onboarding Management: Overseeing employee data across two locations using HUMI HRIS
- Managing onboarding, orientation, time and attendance tracking, and approving vacation and sick leave
- Generating annual attendance reports and used/unused time off reports for management
- Entering new employee information and sending onboarding documents via HUMI.
- Recruitment and Selection: Managing recruitment for office staff, co-op students, and temporary workers
- Posting job ads for positions such as Truss Designers, Engineers, and Floor Designers on platforms like Indeed and the company website
- Reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates, coordinating interviews with department managers, and facilitating a smooth onboarding process
- Collaborating with colleges to hire co-op students.
- Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) LMIA Process: Overseeing the LMIA process and TFW hiring
- Ensuring compliance with employer obligations and facilitating onboarding
- Working with IRCC members to support TFWs in their safe and successful integration into the country and company
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of ESA and Employment and Social Development Canada regulations and achieving successful ESDC inspections.
- Benefits Administration: Managing the enrollment of new employees into the company's benefit plan, assisting with related inquiries, and handling the termination and reinstatement of benefits as needed.
- Employee Engagement and Event Organization: Organizing employee events such as BBQs, pizza lunches, and monthly potlucks
- Celebrating staff birthdays and special occasions like International Women's Day and St
- Patrick's Day
- Proposing and implementing new employee engagement and motivation initiatives.
- Day-to-Day HR Functions: Updating company time-off policies and drafting employment-related documents, including termination and layoff letters
- Addressing employee queries, ensuring compliance with ESA, and maintaining a clear understanding of employee rights and employer obligations.
- Leave of Absence (LOA) Management: Managing various types of leave, including maternity, paternity, family emergencies, and extended sickness leaves.
Human Resources Coordinator
Vins Plastics (Plastic Packaging Company)
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed vacation and time-off requests, ensuring accurate attendance tracking and payroll data for up to 200 employees
- Performed biweekly payroll calculations, including overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, and reimbursements using Easy Clock.
- Tracked and enrolled employees in MDM and CDCS benefit programs after probation
- Addressed and resolved employee queries about benefits.
- Created job descriptions, posted ads, screened resumes, and coordinated interviews
- Extended job offers via DocuSign and supports new hires with onboarding.
- Conducted orientation presentations and assisted with system setup
- Entered new hires into payroll, fob, and biometric systems.
- Conducted one-month and three-month performance reviews, collaborating with managers
- Fostered engagement through plant walk-throughs and addressing employee inquiries.
- Maintained confidential employee records and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Tracked and distributed PPE and uniforms, ensuring safety compliance
- Conducted daily plant walk-throughs to enforce PPE usage and GMP compliance.
HR Recruitment Specialist
MVA Stratford Inc
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Successfully completed a 1-year Mat leave contract at this automotive manufacturing plant with over 200 employees
- Helped the company overcome manning shortages by proactively strategizing and implementing new recruitment ideas.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment from creating job descriptions to posting on platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn, conducting pre-screening, interviews, and negotiating job offers up to the smooth onboarding of new hires.
- Worked closely with the Plant General Manager and HR Manager
- Recruited both office and plant staff, including positions such as Customer Service Rep, Quality Engineer, Set-Up Technicians, Quality Auditors, Shift Supervisors, and Production Operators
- Collaborated with staffing agencies, temp workers, and foreign workers.
- Ensured a smooth orientation and onboarding process by collecting essential documents, explaining company policies, and coordinating with supervisors for a seamless transition of new hires on their first day.
- Managed and tracked plant employee leave requests (LOAs), vacation schedules, and sick days.
- Ensured timely enrollment of employees into company benefit and insurance plans, and assisted with any questions or concerns.
- Conducted weekly manning meetings with department heads and management to forecast staffing needs, discuss open positions, and plan promotions.
- Coordinated internal promotions and shift changes by conducting interviews and processing requests effectively.
- Maintained confidential employee information, including personal details, training records, disciplinary paperwork, and WSIB documentation.
- Managed and initiated the employee referral program and facilitated bonus disbursements in collaboration with the payroll department.
- Managed the fob access system, including adding, deleting, and modifying access for employees.
- Conducted plant tours to engage with new employees, gather feedback, and address role-related concerns. HR Support and Collaboration: Assisted with company newsletters, birthday cards, event organization, and participating in internal audits
Recruitment/Staffing Specialist
Trueblue Inc. PeopleReady
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted candidate screening, interviews, and skill assessments.
- Built strong relationships with clients and employees, ensuring satisfaction.
- Managed job orders, invoices, and timely payment processing.
- Expanded sales initiatives and negotiated client contracts.
- Created job descriptions and tailored postings.
- Efficiently managed payroll and verified hours worked.
- Oversaw PPE collection and compliance.
- Matched candidates with job openings quickly and effectively.
Shift Manager
Redberry Crown Restaurants LP
05.2019 - 05.2021
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON 01.2020 - 05.2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON 05.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science -
GND University
India 03.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
HRIS Software's- ADP & HUMI
Employee engagement & Event Organization
Knowledge of ESA & Emp Laws
Student Co-Op & Temp Hiring
TFW- LMIA Process Experience, ESDC
LOA/ Absence management
WSIB Claims Management
Benefit’s administration
Termination Procedures
Payroll Management
Full Cycle Recruitment Process
Health & Safety Mang
Safety Hub Training
HRIS Software’s- ADP & HUMI
Certification
Registered Professional Recruiter: Associations of Professional Recruiters of Canada.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Alpa Roof Trusses
11.2023 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Vins Plastics (Plastic Packaging Company)
06.2023 - 11.2023
HR Recruitment Specialist
MVA Stratford Inc
04.2022 - 05.2023
Recruitment/Staffing Specialist
Trueblue Inc. PeopleReady
05.2021 - 04.2022
Post Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management
Conestoga College
01.2020 - 05.2020
Shift Manager
Redberry Crown Restaurants LP
05.2019 - 05.2021
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Conestoga College
05.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science -
GND University
03.2016 - 05.2018
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