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Toronto, On, Ca

Bedford, New Hampshire, Us

Vice-President, Human Resources at Lactalis US Yogurt, reporting to the CEO.Check our website: https://lactalisyogurtusa.com/

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Over 4000 employees at 19 Manufacturing sites, 6 DC and 4 Offices. Reporting into the VP, Human Resources. Scope of role: National role in charge of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, International Mobility. 4 Direct Reports, leading a team of 10 HR professionals.In this role, I was responsible for the development and implementation of recruitment and talent management strategies with the goal of creating a high-performance and sustainable organization, to achieve our strategic business plan. These initiatives were designed to attract, develop, motivate, and retain a productive and engaged workforce nationally.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

October 2019 – February 2021: In charge of 12 sites in 4 Provinces (British-Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario). 1500 employees (Unionized and Non-Unionized). Team of 6 HR Managers. November 2018 – October 2019: In charge of 4 sites in Ontario. 450 employees (Unionized and Non-Unionized). Team of 2 HR Managers. In this role, I provided support to the Human Resource services of the Manufacturing Sites. I led a network of Senior HR professionals in the development and implementation of Human Resources strategies, policies and programs in order to the achievement of the overall department objectives. I also led collective bargaining at the Unionized locations.- Managed and coached Human Resources professionals, establishing goals and priorities, and providing work direction. Developed a network mindset where best practices sharing is the norm, to break down the barriers and develop efficiencies.- Provided guidance and recommendations to site leaders related to recruitment and selection, performance management and people development, policies and procedures, employee/labour relations, disability management, compensation & benefits. - Labour relations: Provided guidance to the local management teams on the interpretation and administration of the Collective Agreement(s) and played a key role in resolving employee grievances. Participated in union negotiations for the sites, developed a strategy to execute the established mandate. Acted as spokesperson and signed 3 to 5-year CBAs within the mandate, in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.- Monitored the site labour costs and absenteeism in partnership with the FP&A teams in order to provide recommendations to correct inefficiencies. Implemented an attendance program in unionized environments with progressive discipline which reduced the absenteeism by 30%.- Trusted partner acting as the link between field and corporate. Helped successfully roll out and execute major corporate initiatives

Laval Cedex 9, Mayenne, Fr

Part of the Group Talent Management Team based at the Headquarters of Lactalis Group (Laval, France), travelling all around the world working with our subsidiaries :In charge of the Executive Induction Programs (for New Executives / New Acquisitions)In charge of the HR Induction Programs for the new HR Directors worldwideIn charge of People reviews & Career Committees for the HR Group worldwideIn charge of developing some International Programs for Juniors (V.I.E Program, Apprenticeships, Internships) in order to develop a pool of High Potential with an international experience.

Bourgbarre, Bretagne, Fr

3 plants located in Pontivy and 1 plant located in Chateaulin, 300 workers, Pizza Cheese (25000 tons/year) and Milk powder production (70000 tons/year)- Member of the plant's executive committee, in charge of the entire HR management of the 4 plants- Supervisory of 2 HR specialists in charge of payroll, training, and recruiting process for non manager positions- Coordination of labour relations, unions relations and union negotiations with the Plant’s Head Director- Direct training program, Talent and succession management, Compensation and reward policy- Responsible of workers' health and safety with the head Director and the safety coordinator- Assisting and coaching plant managers in labour planning, workers grievance- Recruitment of industrial manager positions (technical, industrial, finance and administrative)

Bourgbarre, Bretagne, Fr

1 plant of 150 workers located in Verdun, Whey Powder production (100 000 tons/year)- Coordination of labour and unions relations with the Plant’s Head Director and the HR Director, with a historic and strong union, facing some strikes and conflictual situations, with quick improvements and good results (high decrease of conflictuality)- Change management in a recent Lactalis plant, including implementation of a new payroll software- Direct Training program, Talent and succession management, Compensation and reward policy- Responsible of Workers' health and safety with the head Director and the Safety Coordinator

Laval, Pays De La Loire, Fr

1 plant with 320 workers, part of joint venture Lactalis Nestlé - chilled dairy products (yogurt, milk dessert, mousse dessert)- Payroll management for 320 workers of the plant- Directing HR policy for the truck drivers and the warehouse employees (60 workers), reporting to the HR Manager, - Assisting the HR Manager in the whole HR management

Montrouge, Fr

In the international holding of Crédit Agricole, 90000 employees, 150 HR contacts in 70 countriesConsolidation and analysis of social reports and special studies (reporting for official stock exchange reports)

Paris La Defense, Fr

Chargé des Ressources humaines dans le secteur de mal restauration (Hippopotamus, Bistro Romain, Tablapizza, Brasseries Flo) :- forte activité de recrutement- relations sociales- disciplinaire- cartographie des emplois

London, Greater London, Gb

Master'S Degree, Human Resources

Bachelor'S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Bts / Technical Degree, Corporate Communication