Human Resources Practice Lead

• 2021 - Present

Business Sherpa Group is a business solutions company that offers flexible, sustainable and affordable consulting for small and medium sized businesses. Embedded consultants work virtually or in-house to provide the optimal level of oversight and execution across key business functions. Our business solutions include Human Resources, Bookkeeping, Managed Recruitment and Executive Solutions. Allow your organization to grow, improve performance, and spend more time focused on achieving your goals!

Director, Human Resources

• 2018 - 2021

Led the HR talent management strategic and operational initiatives including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding and integration, training and development, performance management, health and wellness programs, employee relations, and total compensation management. Led the HR talent management strategic and operational initiatives including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding and integration, training and development, performance management, health and wellness programs, employee relations, and total compensation management.

Director, Human Resources - Talent Management /Associate Director, HR Client Advisory Services

• 2012 - 2018

Accountable for strategic and operational HR talent management initiatives (i.e.: work force planning, job evaluation, staffing and recruitment, compensation and internal equity administration, onboarding and integration, performance management, front-line employee relations, accommodation support, retention, HR policy, program, process and metrics/analytics). Led teams of HR Business Partners, Advisors, Officers and Project Managers in deploying large scale initiatives and carrying-out HR Advisory services in support of Faculties and Services goals and objectives.

Director, Human Resources

• 2006 - 2012

Directed, managed and was accountable for all aspects of the Human Resources function for the Canada based business-unit (i.e.: R&D, manufacturing, administrative personnel). Included approximately 180 employees located in Québec, Ontario and Nova Scotia. HR Liaison for Cassidian Communications Headquarters (Temecula, CA) and EADS (Europe) following Cassidian’s US$350M acquisition in 2008. Served as senior official responsible for employment equity, pay equity and served as présidente du comité de francisation.

Director, Human Resources

• 2004 - 2006

Led and managed the corporate HR function in support of a CDN$23M project which consisted of the construction of a new store and the creation of 190 positions. Led and managed the recruitment, hiring, onboarding & integration, implemented technical, client service, health and safety training and closely monitored all levels of employee performance in collaboration with the new leadership/management team. Partnered with the leadership team and acted as spokesperson in the successful and timely negotiation of a collective agreement meeting both the business and employee needs. Led change management requirements following the August 2004 acquisition of a third store, RONA L’ENTREPOT - MATERIALS DIVISION (AYLMER) by integrating the workforce and consolidating management practices.

Human Resources Generalist/Advisor

• 2002 - 2004

Manager, Human Resources (Head of Canadian HR Operations)

• 1995 - 2002

From its inception, built, managed and directed the HR function at Philsar Semiconductor (ISO certified) through a high growth period which consisted in the successful recruitment (local, national, international) and retention of approximately 200 highly skilled workers and ultimately, the company’s US$200M acquisition by Conexant Systems in 2000. • Post-acquisition, planned, organized, redesigned, implemented and managed HR strategic and operational requirements for the subsequent acquisition/spin-off of Skyworks Semiconductor then led the HR functions for both companies. • Led the significant restructuring and downsizing of Conexant Systems Canadian operations.