VP, Human Resources

• Nov 2021 - Present

Director of Human Resources

• Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

Instructor

• Sep 2017 - Present

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Human Resources Manager

• Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

Human Resources Manager (Contract)

• May 2015 - Dec 2016

Executive Team Leader of Human Resources

• Sep 2012 - May 2015

190+ employees- Leads all staffing processes; proactively plan for hiring needs, develop accurate plans. - Leads a training culture implementing and utilizing all company tools, programs and policies.- Creates and owns a learning culture environment by leading team member training and development programs and ensures team is well trained.- Ensures adherence to legal standards in the area of compliance and ensures adherence to company policies.- Supports, coaches and provides guidance in all areas of performance management and provides guidance on corrective action policies. - Makes difficult and correct decisions surrounding people and polices.- Maintains high level of conduct and ethics in all interactions with guests and team members. - Supports Management team in all areas of development by accurately assessing and providing feedback, training and guidance in all areas of HR.- Establishes and open door culture and promotes positive working environment in order to maintain high level of team member engagement.

Human Resources Manager

• Feb 2010 - Sep 2012

400+ employees- Monitor associate engagement and retention.- Responsible for deploying and managing effective and efficient HR policies, programs and processes.- Screen and interview candidates.- Monitor and 100% timely execution of performance reviews.- Responsible for supporting and educating to ensure compliance to polices, employment law and process administration.- Responsible for supporting and educating associates with benefits related issues- Resolving human performance issues.- Implement strategies to support business goals and outcomes.- Implement new Corporate HR Programs and share best practices.- Coach and advise management team in all areas of HR.- Identify talent, creates store succession plan and oversee development of all levels of positions within store.- Ensures necessary recruiting, manage process, results and seeks accountability from team.- Support individual development goals of associates.- Facilitate and deliver tailored training within store. - Organize and facilitate training across region (Ontario stores).

Payroll Coordinator

• Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

1700+ employees- Ensures payroll administration is performed in accordance with accounting standards, policies and procedures, and Ministry guidelines.- Performs manual calculations for, leaves, benefits and adjustments that impact pay. - Assists in the preparation of accruals and journal entries.- Processes termination of pay and completes Records of Employment (ROE's)- Creates and maintains employee payroll files.- Reviews payroll summaries for data integrity and completeness; initiates corrective action as required.- Generates reports by compiling and processing payroll data.

Human Resources Coordinator

• Nov 2006 - Dec 2008

400+ employees- Developed, and implemented planned strategies including policies, programs and procedures to address the organization's human resource personnel requirements.- Coordinated company sponsored activities to promote a positive and enjoyable work place. - Developed and carried out all part time employee orientation and training programs.- Provided current information regarding benefits, policies and procedures, recruitment, training and communications.- Administered and maintained employee benefits.- Assisted employees with assorted issues concerning current HR legislation.- Supervised the training of employees in various areas such as Mentor Program, and RRSP and DPSP Investments.Recruited, screened, interviewed and maintained all part time staff.Computed and reported HR statistics to management.Provided or assist company employees with recommendation or referrals regarding any Human Resources issues that arise.Coordinated and managed the quality and timeliness of employee reviews.Administered new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations and pay changes.

Traffic Supervisor

• Dec 2005 - Nov 2006

100+ employees- Created position from the commencement.- Supervised all employees in the Driver position.- Conducted Performance Appraisals for employees.- Responsible for the organization of the movement of all sold rental vehicles across Southwestern Ontario and beyond.- Initiated cost reduction measures and strategies.- Managed driver staffing including interviewing and hiring of drivers.- Scheduled formal training sessions for driving skills, policy and standards of conduct.

Assistant Branch Manager

• Aug 2003 - Dec 2005

7+ employees- Managed Branch employees to ensure high quality customer service, and customer flow.- Developed and maintained Branch operational plans.- Promoted a continuous improvement attitude of branch staff towards customer service.- Resolved customer issues and disputes in a timely manner.- Ensured the branch complied with policies, procedures, rules and regulations.- Oversaw the daily cleanliness, maintenance and security of the branch assets.- Managed cash box, bank deposits and petty cash.- Managed overall branch operations in absence of and/or request of the Branch Manager.- Ensured the consistent application of underwriting practices, including auditing of tickets.