• Oct 2022 - Present

• Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

In this one-year contract my role has been to ensure the continuity of the HR functions alongside the HR Manager. My general responsibilities are largely to ensure HR compliance with internal policies as well as federal and provincial regulations (i.e. writing policies to fulfill legislative requirements, submitting requested documents for the corporate audit, ensuring personnel files include Vulnerable Sector Checks - where applicable etc.) and provide support in all aspects of HR including but not limited to recruitment, training, performance management, HRIS solutions, payroll, benefits, policies & procedures and more. On a daily basis I process personnel information, answer HR inquiries, generate standard reports for ongoing requirements, and advise the organization around human resources concerns. I work closely with the leadership team to provide HR insight on different topics. I am also the Co-Chair of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (fully certified) and regularly update the committee on relevant OHSA legislations and best practices. I was recently nominated to join the Strategic Planning Committee for my experience in organization policies/processes and succession planning.Adopting a growth mindset; I am always looking for ways to continually improve the efficiency of the HR department and organization as a whole, and to improve the employee experience. Show less

Human Resources Consultant

• May 2015 - Mar 2017

During my time as a freelance HR consultant, I created a solution that reduced costs and improved retention for a family-owned B&B. The solution involved assigning employees to training courses and then tasking them with transferring the knowledge and skills to the rest of the team. I also conducted HR audits and recommended solutions across industries including pharmaceutical, packaging solutions, boards & stationery supplies. My additional contributions included developing and revising HR policies and procedures and employee handbooks and creating methods for compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects. Show less

Human Resources Officer

• Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

In this role I prepared, updated, and recommended HR policies and procedures, managed employee training and development and advised on pay and other remuneration issues including promotion and benefits. I also reviewed and updated existing job descriptions and organization charts, developing new ones to match the changing needs of the organization. Furthermore, I recruited staff by developing job descriptions, sourcing recruits, shortlisting, interviewing, and assisting in the selection of candidates. Additional duties included conducting annual employee performance appraisals, administering payroll, maintaining employee records, dealing with grievances, and implementing disciplinary procedures. Show less

Senior HR & Project Planning Specialist

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

The project specialist aspect of this role involved managing strategic planning and budgeting processes and working across departments to schedule projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. I performed risk management and risk mitigation plans, allocated and monitored project resources, and coordinated meetings between stakeholders. I also developed and reviewed HR policies and procedures, employee handbooks and manuals, and manpower plans, as well as creating HR-related KPIs and conducting data analysis, and preparing reports. Furthermore, I performed compensation and benefits surveys and analyses, designed organizational structures, process flowcharts, and prepared and delivered presentations on topics such as dress code and labor law. Show less

HR Specialist & Project Manager

• Nov 2007 - May 2009

Working on an HR team responsible for around 1,000 staff, we consistently achieved high employee engagement and satisfaction scores in surveys and questionnaires. At this company, I was selected to lead several projects, including the development of a time attendance device and access door system for 600 employees and overhauls of compensation and bonus structures to better incentivize employees. I also led the creation of a cafeteria credit card system used by all employees, which was so successful that the company used the same software to move away from paper-based leave, salary, and attendance forms and adopt self-service HRIS processes. My additional contributions include developing and conducting a performance appraisals system and a training function, planning and enforcing HR policies and procedures, and developing occupational classifications, job descriptions, employee handbooks, salary scales and competency appraisal measures and systems. Show less

Human Resources Analyst

• Jan 2007 - Oct 2007

In this early role, I conducted HR audits and proposed recommendations for management and clients, documented business structures, business processes and requirements, and research industries and competitive positioning. I also assisted in collecting and consolidating information and data and writing policies and procedures. In this early role, I conducted HR audits and proposed recommendations for management and clients, documented business structures, business processes and requirements, and research industries and competitive positioning. I also assisted in collecting and consolidating information and data and writing policies and procedures.