Director of Human Resources

• Jan 2019 - Present

Human Resources Manager

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

Facility Operations (Terminal) Manager

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

Facility Operations (Terminal) Manager (Promotion to Senior Management) • Management of all operations for a logistics facility contracted to leading automotive manufacturer• Management of core HR functions including communication, performance management, payroll, recruitment, temporary agencies and legal compliance• Responsible for a team of 150 direct labour, leadership personnel and HR staff.• Planning of outputs, budget spending, labour, material efficiency, customer service in conjunction with workforce utilization.• Review performance against operating plans and standards. • Responsible for all communications with Customer, Railway and trucking companies• Ensure compliance with company policies• Review and approve cost reports, manpower, and facility requirements forecasts.• Review and recommend capital expenses and establishes budget recommendations • Developed and maintained excellent business relationships with Customer leadership representatives, railways and trucking companies• Establish objectives and procedures governing the performance of assigned activities. • Ensures duties, responsibilities and accountability of all direct reports is defined and understood.• Directs and monitors the performance of staff• Selects and maintains qualified staff and recommend compensation• Developed and maintained positive relationships with all levels of Corporate leadership• Maintains appropriate communications within area of responsibility.• Regular communication with all Associates on activities and progress of the Company

Senior HR Generalist

• Nov 2014 - Sep 2015

• Provided front-line support on HR programs and employee relations issues• Responsible for all communications within the facility• Active role in the development and implementation of Operations team projects• Provided coaching, advice and conflict resolution support to leadership team; determined root causes of issues and recommended effective plans for resolution. • Administration and management of all WSIB processes• Developed and maintained relationships with Temporary Help agencies• Responsible for talent acquisition and new hire orientation process; • Interpreted and implemented HR policies and procedures. • Proactively sought out and implemented innovative new HR programs and processes• Responsible for all payroll processes• Manage health benefits and disability claims management processes• Participation in Corporate HR initiatives as required

Human Resources Business Partner

• Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

• Active role in divestiture activities with lead role on multiple corporate projects • Provided coaching, advice and conflict resolution support to leadership team; determined root causes of issues and recommended effective plans for resolution. • Provided front-line support on HR programs and employee relations issues• Full-cycle comprehensive investigation process on all formally reported complaints• Administration and management of all WSIB processes• Facilitation of annual performance review merit increase process for the region; ensuring leadership team are actively participating in the process• Active support and participation in talent acquisition process; partnered with community Job Developers to source candidates and government subsidy programs• Facilitation of all change management within the region. • Interpreted and implemented HR policies and procedures. • Proactively sought out and implemented innovative new HR programs and processes• Developed and implemented comprehensive On-boarding program • Responsible for Regional payroll administration process• Administer and manage health benefits and disability claims management processes• HR support to other regions including temporary secondment assignments as required• Participation in Corporate HR initiatives as required

Corporate HR Specialist (Promotion to Corporate)

• Feb 2010 - Mar 2011

Responsible for all Human Resources processes for 500 employees in multiple sites across Canada• Provided coaching, advisement and conflict resolution support to leadership teams• Partnered with Leadership team in management all employee initiated complaints • Provided policy and procedure interpretation to leadership and employees• Assisted in collective agreement interpretation and managing union grievances • Facilitation of performance review process; ensuring participation of leadership team• Provided ongoing coaching and support for performance management process • Development and delivery of all required training• Responsible for full cycle payroll & benefit plan administration• Monitored and advised on legal compliance; ensuring legislative knowledge is current • Management and company representation of all Ministry of Labour & Human Rights complaints• Fully cycle talent acquisition process for all levels of positions • Managed agency relationships and administered processes for all temporary employees • Developed and presented proposals for new HR programs to Executive Team • Management representation on Joint Health & Safety Committee • Managed and administered Employee Opinion Survey; advised on action plans• Actively promoted organization with ongoing participation in community relations & networking • Partnered in management of work processes and performance of two indirect reports

HR Specialist

• Sep 2000 - Feb 2010

Responsible for all Human Resources Processes for 200 Employees in 3 Facilities • Provided coaching, advisement and conflict resolution support to leadership teams• Partnered with Leadership team in management all employee initiated complaints • Provided policy and procedure interpretation to leadership and employees• Facilitation of performance review process; ensuring participation of leadership team• Provided ongoing coaching and support for performance management process • Development and delivery of all required training• Responsible for full cycle payroll & benefit plan administration• Monitored and advised on legal compliance; ensuring legislative knowledge is current • Management and company representation of all Ministry of Labour & Human Rights complaints• Fully cycle talent acquisition process for all levels of positions • Managed agency relationships and administered processes for all temporary employees • Developed and presented proposals for new HR programs to Executive Team • Management representation on Joint Health & Safety Committee • Managed and administered Employee Opinion Survey; advised on action plans• Actively promoted organization with ongoing participation in community relations & networking • Partnered in management of work processes and performance of two indirect reports