Experience

Sollio Agriculture

• Canada
• Farming
• 300 - 400 Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  • Provides full HR Support to our main office in Ontario, and 22 Joint-Venture locations (The Agromart Group) across Eastern Canada (Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, & PEI), supporting approximately 525 employees • Source, plan, develop and deliver training initiatives/courses for various roles and management levels within the business • Provide day to day support and to managers and employees on performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, termination, workplace safety, standards, and policies • Oversee the implementation and administration of the group health & dental benefit plan • Support the Montreal Talent Team with the full cycle recruitment and onboarding needs for the Ontario business networks • Support the delivery and deployment of HR programs throughout the Sollio Agriculture Ontario networks and Agromart Group Show less



Loblaw Companies Limited

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• District HR Business Partner

  • Dec 2007 - Jan 2019

  • Provided HR and Labour Relations support to the Real Canadian Superstore banner, supporting a client group of approximately 2,400 employees comprised of both salaried managers and unionized employees in 10 high volume store locations (1M + weekly) • Partnered with the District Manager and Store Operations to provide guidance, direction and advice regarding employment related issues including the interpretation of Company policies & procedures, performance management, terminations, strategic planning, training & development, and benefits administration; collective agreement administration and labour relations • Collaborated with the District Manager and Store operations to determine optimal labour planning (budget, productivity, etc.) to align with headcount reduction initiatives • First point of contact for issues concerning progressive discipline, interpretation, and administration of multiple collective agreements (UFCW 1006A, 1977), policy compliance and employment law • Partnered with union representatives to review grievances and facilitate proactive dispute resolution along with preparing for grievance reviews, arbitrations and negotiations • Instrumental in implementing Joint Labour Management meetings in stores focusing on relationship building, resulting in a decline in grievances • Supported management regarding disability claims, return to work and accommodation issues and support health and safety initiatives • Responsible for completing investigations and mediating conflict resolution at all levels Show less