Trish Connolly
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Hunterwood Technologies Ltd
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the workplace by initiating targeted training programs and implementing inclusive hiring practices.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Human Resources Specialist
The Brenda Strafford Foundation
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, expediting the hiring of qualified candidates.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs and create strategic recruiting plans.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Assisted employees in resolving conflicts through mediation services, leading to improved working relationships among team members
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Delivered strategic workforce planning, benefits administration, labor relations, succession planning and reporting systems.
- Advised administrators daily on issues such as labor relations, employee discipline, worker's compensation and general litigation.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Worked cooperatively with collective bargaining union representatives and management to establish accurate job position descriptions, classifications, pay grades and compensation.
Facility Manager
McKenzie Lake Community Association
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and optimizing resource allocation.
- Reduced energy consumption through the installation of energy-efficient systems and monitoring usage patterns.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular facility inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Streamlined operations, coordinating with multiple departments to ensure seamless facility management processes.
- Developed comprehensive staff training programs for improved child safety and engagement.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by implementing nurturing and supportive childcare practices.
- Managed a team of 16 direct and indirect reports.
Human Resources Generalist
Hopewell Capital Corporation
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Assisted in developing Human Resources department for Hopewell Group of Companies
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
- Managed talent acquisition process, resulting in improved candidate quality and faster time-to-fill ratios.
- Reduced employee turnover by creating a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
- Reduced errors in policy documentation by conducting thorough reviews and implementing quality control measures.
Human Resources Generalist (Contract)
Parson (Formerly O'Connor Associates)
09.2011 - 12.2012
Human Resources Assistant
Supply Chain Management (Current Wal-Mart Logistic
08.2008 - 09.2011
Education
Accounting
St. Lawrence College
Cornwall, ONSkills
- Succession Planning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Payroll Administration
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Development
- Employee Relations
- Labor Relations
- Benefits and compensation management
- Labor negotiations
- Employee Retention
- HR policies and procedures
- HR analytics
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Hunterwood Technologies Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
The Brenda Strafford Foundation
08.2019 - 08.2022
Facility Manager
McKenzie Lake Community Association
09.2018 - 08.2019
Human Resources Generalist
Hopewell Capital Corporation
06.2013 - 09.2018
Human Resources Generalist (Contract)
Parson (Formerly O'Connor Associates)
09.2011 - 12.2012
Human Resources Assistant
Supply Chain Management (Current Wal-Mart Logistic
08.2008 - 09.2011
Accounting
St. Lawrence College