Karen Merritt CPHR
Human Resources Manager at Layfield Group Limited- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Layfield Group
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Canada
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Sep 2017 - Present
Richmond BC
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Human Resources Manager
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Aug 2005 - Feb 2017
As HR Manager I was responsible for all aspects of HR including labour relations, recruitment strategies, employee retention, occupational health safety & security and attendance management. I provided support, information and training to all managerial/supervisory staff to resolve employee relations issue and led employee recognition and reward programs and always worked towards maintaining positive morale among the workforce. In addition, I voluntarily represented the… Show more As HR Manager I was responsible for all aspects of HR including labour relations, recruitment strategies, employee retention, occupational health safety & security and attendance management. I provided support, information and training to all managerial/supervisory staff to resolve employee relations issue and led employee recognition and reward programs and always worked towards maintaining positive morale among the workforce. In addition, I voluntarily represented the Company in recycling initiatives for EPS (foam) products in BC. Supply Chain - I took on a one year role in Supply Chain with the start up operation of a newly acquired PET (plastics) Plant. Show less
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Operations & Human Resources (Crewing Officer/Senior Staffing Clerk)
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Jan 2000 - Aug 2004
Horsehoe Bay, Langdale & Tsawwassen Terminals As a member of the management team, led annual and strategic recruitment planning and analysis and contributed to day to day management of three operating units. I was responsible for administering a 15 month service plan for ship deployment on regular service routes, annual & emergency vessel refits, charter projects and I ensured vessels were crewed with sufficient qualified personnel. My team of 11 staff and I were responsible for contingency and long term scheduling of 500… Show more As a member of the management team, led annual and strategic recruitment planning and analysis and contributed to day to day management of three operating units. I was responsible for administering a 15 month service plan for ship deployment on regular service routes, annual & emergency vessel refits, charter projects and I ensured vessels were crewed with sufficient qualified personnel. My team of 11 staff and I were responsible for contingency and long term scheduling of 500 to 900 permanent and seasonal employees and 3 to 9 vessels in a complex shift work environment. Show less
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Education
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Certificate, Human Resources Management and Services -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Certificate, Business Management -
BCIT
Business Management Certificate, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services