Human Resources Director

• Mar 2023 - Present

Human Resources Director

• May 2019 - Jan 2023

Director, Human Resources Reporting to Vice President, Human Resources, with 4 direct reports. Responsible for leading Human Resource Business Partners in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Provinces. Member of the Human Resource leadership team. Led Team of 4 Human Resource Business Partners to provide HR support to operations and operations support teams. Led a Canadian payroll team for 1,800+ union and non-union hourly and salaried employees. Business Partner to functional Vice Presidents. M&A due diligence and main HR support for acquisition activities. - Built consistency of practice among HR team with broad organisational-wide view. - Drove major organizational structure changes that delivered cross functional impact. - Successfully managed HR projects including Covid-19 response, return to office, change EAP providers, Optimization of Ceridian Dayforce platform, Quebec Pay Equity and anti-union training across the organization. - Executed on annual HR initiatives including compensation merit review, short-term incentive plan, long-term incentive plan and performance management review. - Directed workforce planning, ensuring optimized labour plan for regular and seasonal headcount needs. - Worked with 3rd party recruitment agency for hiring at all levels. - Led labour relations activities for Local 342 SP Metallos union. - Oversaw collective bargaining, grievance management and arbitrations. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Feb 2013 - May 2019

Human Resource Manager – Interim Director Reporting to the Human Resource Director, led 10 direct reports including 7 Human Resource Business Partners providing HR support as a business enabler to Toronto Downsview site of ~6,000 employees and contractors. Led site initiatives as part of the Senior Leadership team. Manage Full Cycle HR support to site including Senior Leadership, Engineering, Operations and Functional Support. Liaised with COE on talent acquisition, global mobility, compensation, and organizational learning & development. - Developed and executed annual strategy for HR team including Masterplan projects and Balanced Scorecard. - Utilized Continuous Improvement tools and measures to endlessly progress towards achieving excellence. - Led 2nd step grievance hearings and arbitrations. Negotiated on a daily basis in a very challenging unionized environment with seasoned representatives of Unifor (Formerly CAW Local 112 & Local 673). - Implemented employee engagement action plan. Analyzed results; created action plan with leadership team. - Managed execution of full HR cycle including annual leadership review, succession planning, high potential review, compensation merit review and employee incentive program. - Managed disability claims and WSIB including representing at tribunal. Show less

Human Resource Manager - Eastern Region

• Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

Amica Mature Lifestyles is a publicly traded company (TSX:ACC) known as Canada’s most innovative operator of Seniors’ retirement residences. There are 23 locations throughout British Columbia and Ontario and over 1,500 employees. Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources. • Employee & Labour Relations for 1000+ employees. Provided support and coached community management teams on all employee matters to ensure long term human resource principles are established. Guided managers in CBA interpretation. Collective Bargaining. • Oversaw Employee Engagement Action Plan • Oversaw, coordinated and participated as the key resource for advisory groups, reviewed minutes of meetings and followed up on ideas and concerns to ensure resolution and discuss with General Managers and Vice President, Human Resources. • Administrative Support to Vice President, Human Resources and community managers. Oversaw job offer letters and new hire packages for management and regional office positions. Counsel General Managers and coordinate terminations to ensure accuracy. Review and update policies and procedures as required. On-site HR audits and follow-up. • Coach and guide General Managers on recruitment process for staff within their community. Liaise with local community colleges, universities and organizations for recruitment purposes. Plan and implement career fairs including advertising, venue planning, corporate participants as needed. • Facilitate training sessions and work with training department staff on new training initiatives. • Answer and direct payroll, compensation and benefits questions from employees. • Project management. Show less

Human Resource Manager

• Nov 2007 - Jun 2012

H.W. & Associates is a family owned business with approximately 250 employees. Contracted buildings are in Toronto, North York, Mississauga, Scarborough, Markham, and Burlington. Reporting to the President, I have 12 direct reports including the Human Resource Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Sales Representitives and Supervisors. • Developed policies and procedures for internal head office and cleaning staff including; sick, vacation and health & safety policies. • Employee relations including interpretation of pay/benefits, dispute resolution, initiating and implementing disciplinary process, conflict management and managing all WSIB claims with return to work program. • Coached management to deal with HR issues effectively. • Managed the recruitment and selection process by analyzing person to job skills. • Created succession plan for tenured employees to give responsibility and ensure minimal attrition. • Designed, negotiated and implemented collective bargaining agreement with L.I.U.N.A Local 183., currently preparing for renegotiation in June 2011. • Labour relations for one unionized building with 20 unionized employees. • Developed benefits plan for internal staff and conducting yearly negotiations for renewal. • Conducted new hire orientation and organize all training programs to ensure a smooth transition into the specific workplace. • Managed payroll clerk and ensuring accuracy. • Audited and managed time and attendance phone-based clocking system. Show less