Human Resources Manager

• Apr 2021 - Present

Senior Human Resources Generalist

• Aug 2016 - Apr 2021

- Design and implement human resources guidelines, codes, programs, procedures - Work with senior leadership on issues of HR best practices- Liaise with managers to develop procedures for performance management- Agency-wide training (legal compliance)- Conduct workplace investigations - Establish practices to promote culture of growth and mentorship for organization

Human Resources Generalist

• Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

- Establishing recruitment methods and process improvements on how to source the best talent- Compiling and analyzing data to identify trends and provide reporting to management- Providing recommendations on key HR Metrics- Supporting the implementation of the shared services model- Primary point of contact for all day-to-day human resources-related questions- Agency-wide training (legal compliance)- Policy interpretation

Human Resources Generalist

• Jun 2013 - Feb 2015

- Provided full range HR support and service to plant employees, supervisors and senior management - Improved employee relations incl. implementation of employee feedback committee - Results included improved employee engagement scores on annual employee engagement survey - Implemented attendance improvement program, reducing absenteeism for the organization - Conducted workplace investigations - Recruited for production, skilled trades, and professional employees in fast growth environment - Led selection committees and built relationships with colleges/universities/employment centres to support recruitment objectives - Facilitated employee on-boarding program which ensured employee safety and effective employee integration/productivity Show less

Human Resources/Management Consultant

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

- Implemented employee engagement surveys, analysis and executive team presentations - Led employee and executive team focus groups, action planning and workshops - Implemented 360 degree leadership reviews and additional performance evaluation initiatives - Provided organizational guidance on issues of restructuring and succession planning - Worked in various industry sectors on human resources projects for clients across Canada - Implemented employee engagement surveys, analysis and executive team presentations - Led employee and executive team focus groups, action planning and workshops - Implemented 360 degree leadership reviews and additional performance evaluation initiatives - Provided organizational guidance on issues of restructuring and succession planning - Worked in various industry sectors on human resources projects for clients across Canada

Human Resources Consultant

• Jul 2007 - Jan 2011

- Provided recommendations to management on improving human capital ROI - Prepared analyses and reports on team and organizational dynamics - Designed and conducted on-line employee engagement surveys - Conducted follow up employee engagement and retention interviews - Created skills inventories and employee development plans - Presented employee skills and assessment reports to management - Provided recommendations to management on improving human capital ROI - Prepared analyses and reports on team and organizational dynamics - Designed and conducted on-line employee engagement surveys - Conducted follow up employee engagement and retention interviews - Created skills inventories and employee development plans - Presented employee skills and assessment reports to management

Human Resources Manager (Maternity Leave Coverage)

• Apr 2006 - Nov 2006

- Provided strategic employee and operational guidance to senior management - Chaired key meetings between management and labour representatives - Fostered positive organization by communicatiing business issues to union executive - Prepared selection process, standards and job postings for new employees - Conducted interviews to meet recruitment objectives - Coordinated progressive discipline and terminations - Interpreted collective agreements - Formulated and wrote third step grievance responses - Coordinated return to work situations - Key person for WSIB and health & safety issues Show less

Ottawa Territory Sales Manager

• Oct 2002 - Apr 2006

- Led sales force automation project and introduced new tablet technology to sales teams (was offered role in human resources department as a result of this work) - Developed and delivered training and orientation sessions for new recruits - Worked in conjunction with Agropur's distribution, marketing and production teams to achieve sales and service goals - Set up and maintained networks, introduced new lines of communication and fostered trust-based relationships with major accounts and distribution channels - Developed market share by achieving steady sales and profit growth in an intensely competitive and price-conscious market - Delivered high impact product and marketing programs including theme based promotional initiatives, cooperative advertising and representation at trade shows - Developed business plans and prepared impact statements and risk assessments Show less

Sales Manager

• Jan 1995 - Sep 2002

- Developed recruitment process including selection standards, job postings, interview questions, designed rating standards and conducted interviews - Recruited, trained and managed a highly productive team of 11 sales representatives - Developed and delivered key orientation sessions for new employees - Produced training manuals for, and mentored new recruits - Forcasted and controlled budgets for staff including salaries and promotions - Recognized by senior management as an effective builder of highly motivated staff Show less