Experience

Dymon Storage

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Employee Brand Excellence

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  As the Director of Employee Brand Excellence, I am responsible for recruiting, onboarding, training and supporting DYMON employees to ensure the delivery of an exceptional experience for Dymon customers and the achievement of business objectives. This position serves as an invaluable resource to managers, providing support and guidance in all Human Resource matters as well as performance management. This position also focuses on improving the productivity and effectiveness of DYMON Storage employees through the effective design and coordination of training and development programs for all positions and employees. Consistent focus on the assessment of company-wide developmental needs, identify and arrange suitable training solutions, and contribute to the development of innovative programs designed to support, monitor, enhance and recognize professional growth and performance.



Combat Sports

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources & Operations Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2016

  In addition to the responsibilities outlined as an HR Manager below, the Operations Manager is responsible for developing a long term plan for each departments continuous improvement activities that lead to higher safety, better quality, manpower refinements, and other plant savings. To use lean principles in order to analyse and improve material flow and plant layout to optimize production efficiency, safety, quality, costs and remove waste throughout all processes. To develop methods that rate and track work center performance and coordinate production floor training with department supervision to ensure processes/procedures/work instruction are being followed and training is being reinforced. Additional responsibilities are as follows: Plan and monitor scrap reduction, labor reduction, material flow improvement, product engineering changes, or reduction in operational costs. To support the production lines: balancing the lines of production, establishing of standard times and operations throughout the factory. Review financial statements and data. Prepare operational budgets and oversee inventory. Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

  Working as the Human Resources Manager, some of my core responsibilities are to provide general support and counsel to employees regarding day to day human resources related matters. Manage the recruitment, hiring and retention process including creating and posting job openings, scheduling and conducting interviews and references checks. Lead to the on-boarding process for all new hires. Be the first point of contact for employees regarding benefits and be responsible for submitting payroll. Develop and deliver all employee specific training and manage the performance review process. Administer leave management and provide guidance to managers on employee relations issues. Act as an employee champion and change agent by successfully communicating and executing HR programs and initiatives. Responsible for the implementation and management of all health and safety programs, policies, and initiatives and be an active member of the JHSC. Oversee, manage and submit payroll for all employees.



Calma Productions

• Finland
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Senior HR Generalist

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

  In the position of Human Resources Sr. Generalist, my main focus was to overhaul and update all Human Resources strategies, policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities are as follows:Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance. Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within organization. Created and facilitated budgetary responsibilities for all projects Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services, such as temporary employees, search firms, or relocation services. Full cycle Recruiting, interviewing and selection of contractors to fill vacant positions. Manage and deliver weekly disbursement of payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes consistent with federal and provincial laws Full ownership of employee database including any terminations, new hires and all changes. Ensured that all projects maintain within their own budget, paid contractors and all external staff Manage all benefits and administration to all employees Coordinates and implements HR policies, procedures, guidelines and information management systems Manage the development, deployment, and maintenance of Human Resource programs and initiatives, including performance management and training and development programs Maintain, update and facilitate new hire orientation with employees at all levels



Lifestyle Hearing Corporation

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

  As the Human Resources Manager, I was required to facilitate all HR functions for the corporation. Moving through a transition of high growth, my primary goals were to monitor current staff with regards to benefits, compensation, training, coverage and manage any professional and personal escalated issues. I was also responsible for company-wide performance management and staff development. Other duties include:Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems.Primary point of contact for all employees and leaders for the delivery of effective HR programs and servicesSubject matter expert in a specific area of HR including compensation, labor relations, performance appraisals etc.Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.Required to facilitate effective and open communications between employees and senior managementPlan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve labour-related issues.Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.



Telesat Canada

• HR Consultant/Payroll Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2009

  Working as the HR Consultant and Payroll Manager, I provided senior business analysis and management of 4 simultaneous International pay systems with three different external payroll service providers. Along with managing the Canadian payroll for both Telesat and its subsidiary Infosat, I provided the analysis and design of the Human Resources workflows and processes within and between organizations; facilitated and managed the transition and amalgamation and administration of the U.S. SAP, ADP and all International payroll/HR services for the UK, Netherlands, Brazil, Singapore and Austria. Other responsibilities include:Manage, oversee and administer day-to-day operations of all Canadian, U.S. and International pay related duties and responsibilities.Lead and oversee the transfer of all payroll data from the legacy Skynet payroll in the U.S. to Telesat Head office in OttawaOrganize, develop and implement initiatives to achieve work processes within several strictly bound time frames.Responsible for all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training and development.Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation.Provide analysis and input of testing scenarios and issues during all phases of the implementation project.Provide knowledge transfer to support team to ensure payroll interfaces can be properly supported.Solely accountable for Canadian and U.S. payroll, benefits, pension and other perquisite allowances.Interpret, communicate and implement all Government legislation and Company changes to policies, rules and regulations for Payroll.Consult with employees and resolve escalated queries regarding salaries, earnings and deductions as well as other related issues.