Karen Merritt CPHR

Human Resources Manager at Layfield Group Limited
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(386) 825-5501
Location
City of Langley, British Columbia, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Human Resources Manager
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      Richmond BC

    • Human Resources Manager
      • 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

    • Operations & Human Resources (Crewing Officer/Senior Staffing Clerk)
      • 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

Education

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
    Certificate, Human Resources Management and Services
    2005 - 2011
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
    Certificate, Business Management
    2004 - 2010
  • BCIT
    Business Management Certificate, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    2005 - 2009

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