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YURIKO OROZCO

Ottawa,Ontario

Summary

Enthusiastic and people-oriented Human Resources professional passionate about creating vibrant workplace cultures. I thrive on connection and collaboration, bringing bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish along with comprehensive experience in talent acquisition, performance management, and employment law. I excel at building strong relationships and fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. My goal is to inspire teams and drive organizational success through innovative HR solutions aligned with evolving business needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Richcraft Homes Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
  • Spearhead recruitment initiatives, enhancing employer branding and crafting engaging job postings and interview processes.
  • Design and oversee onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Provide performance management support to managers, focusing on coaching and career development.
  • Lead and guide the Payroll Administrator and Health and Safety Officer.

Human Resources Generalist

Stacs DNA DBA InVita Healthcare Technologies
10.2021 - 02.2024
  • Managed daily HR functions, including total compensation, benefits administration, training and development, and performance management.
  • Drafted job descriptions and facilitated the recruitment process from job posting to onboarding.
  • Ensured compliance with employment laws and best practices.
  • Developed the Employee Handbook and implemented a retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.

Human Resources Assistant - Internship

GAO Tek Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted HR team with recruitment and selection processes, including headhunting and resume screening.
  • Posted job ads on various platforms and facilitated interviews for new hires.
  • Conducted interviews.
  • Successfully completed the full recruitment cycle for a candidate.

Labour and Employment Lawyer

Supreme Court of Justice
06.2017 - 04.2021
  • Conducted legal research, drafted judgments, and managed case files for the Supreme Court´s Labour and Employment Office.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Designed and implemented an inventory tracking system for office files.
  • Handled HR matters, including employee database management and performance appraisals.
  • Recruited and trained paralegals and interns.


Employee Relations Lawyer

Petroworks S.A.S
04.2017 - 06.2017

Company Overview: In the context of the global petroleum extraction industry.

  • Managed employee relations from a legal perspective.
  • Developed employment contracts, collective agreements, and internal policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Collaborated with HR team to establish useful implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives.
  • Conducted training sessions on labour laws for employees, unions and community groups.


Junior Lawyer

Baker & McKenzie S.A.S.
03.2016 - 12.2016
  • Supported private, national, and foreign companies with legal advice (Spanish and English) in employment, labour and social security laws and matters such as: employment contracts, compensation, work hours, internal policies, disciplinary procedures, terminations, etc.
  • Supported clients in termination meetings, conciliations, and negotiations, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Reviewed legal documentation for due diligence processes on acquisitions.
  • Reduced delays and denials of visas and work permits by supporting foreign clients on migratory procedures before migratory authorities in Colombia to obtain corresponding visa or permit.

Junior Lawyer

Brigard & Urrutia Abogados S.A.S.
06.2014 - 03.2016
  • Supported private, national, and foreign companies with legal advice (Spanish and English) in employment, labour and social security laws and matters such as: employment contracts, compensation, work hours, internal policies, disciplinary procedures, terminations, etc.
  • Supported clients in termination meetings, conciliations, and negotiations, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Coordinated approximately 100 labour law court cases involving clients by using specialized software, working in a fast-paced and under-pressure environment, accomplishing short deadlines.
  • Successfully negotiated complex cases involving employee rights and permits before the Ministry of Labour.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
01.2021

Specializations - Employment And Labour Law

Universidad Del Rosario
Bogota, Colombia
04-2017

Bachelor's Degree - Law

Universidad Del Rosario
Bogota, Colombia
01-2015

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Goal-orientation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Multitasking
  • Problem solving
  • Flexibility and Adaptation
  • Employee Relations
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • HR policies and procedures

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Volunteer Experience

  • Constructing transitional housing for impoverished Colombian families through a non-governmental organization that fights poverty in Latin America named 'Un Techo para mi País' – now 'TECHO' (Spanish for 'A Roof for My Country').
  • Volunteered in a campaign of painting public Colombian schools and classrooms with a non-profit foundation called Dividendo por Colombia that then joined United Way Colombia, for the improvement of children’s educational needs.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Richcraft Homes Ltd.
05.2024 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

Stacs DNA DBA InVita Healthcare Technologies
10.2021 - 02.2024

Human Resources Assistant - Internship

GAO Tek Inc.
06.2021 - 07.2021

Labour and Employment Lawyer

Supreme Court of Justice
06.2017 - 04.2021

Employee Relations Lawyer

Petroworks S.A.S
04.2017 - 06.2017

Junior Lawyer

Baker & McKenzie S.A.S.
03.2016 - 12.2016

Junior Lawyer

Brigard & Urrutia Abogados S.A.S.
06.2014 - 03.2016

Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Algonquin College

Specializations - Employment And Labour Law

Universidad Del Rosario

Bachelor's Degree - Law

Universidad Del Rosario
YURIKO OROZCO