Arjun Nirula, Cphr Candidate Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, MB, CA

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Managing a team of 5 (Employee Relations Specialist and Compliance and Governance Specialists)

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Successfully launched: Skip wide Mental Health Guide, Functional Abilities Form, Disability Management process within Workday, Performance Management QRG, E-learning modules for Employee Relations Training Sessions and.
• Improving overdue LOA’s and Performance Management Process (added 700+ warnings to Workday and reduced overdue LOA’s by 86%)
• Partnering with HRBP’s to conduct organizations first mass termination which impacted over 350+ team members
• Leading/facilitating monthly Employee Relations training for Managers, Team Leads and Employees with a focus of key People Processes (Terminations, Leaves, Resignations Mental Health, Parental Leave and HR systems)
• Partnering with cross functional teams to improves current processes (Total Rewards, Techaway, Payroll & WFM)
• Cross training 4 new team members within 6 months ensuring a smooth transition into their new role

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Assisted SEL’s HRBP with Employee Relations matters and provided Leadership Training to S.E.L. Managers
• Maintained and exceeded SLA’s while solving employee inquiries using JIRA
• Led policy/resource development project
• Member of Mental Health Committee, BIPOC Committee, Anti-Fraud Committee and Week of Learning presenter/ambassador
• Completed all employee related leaves (STD, LTD, Personal, Maternity/Paternity) via Workday in a timely manner
• Promoted from Employee Relations Specialist to Employee Relations Lead within 5 months

• Partnering with managers and directors to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices in the areas of talent management, employee engagement and learning and development aimed to support strategic growth.
• Conducting weekly new hire orientation for 3-5 employees on average and supporting benefits, pension and RRSP enrollment for new hires
• Facilitated termination procedures, including conducting exit interviews to provide actionable feedback back to management by outlining areas of opportunities and suggested solutions
• Deliver HR mediation expertise in resolving sensitive and confidential employee relation issues such as harassment, discrimination, and absenteeism.
• Oversee employee leaves by maintaining up to date records in Microsoft Excel and coordinating with managers and benefits provider as required
• Revised 25+ personnel policies such as sick leave and respectful workplace to reflect Employment Standards and align with current day best practices which cultivated positive feedback from employees and management

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Executed full cycle recruitment: screening candidates and leading 30+ panel interviews for sales, finance, marketing, IT and Co-op positions
• Increased 90-day retention for new hires by 17% from 2018 to 2019 by implementing a 3 month and 5 month check in and focusing on sourcing as it relates to recruitment
• Established meaningful relationships with management and key cross-functional stakeholders to build and support recruitment strategies centered on attracting, retaining and promoting top level talent
• Researched, priced, and successfully implemented video interviewing platform(Coney On-Demand) to optimize the phone screening process and create a flexible and modern candidate experience
• Organized and attended 20 recruitment events to promote the Birchwood brand and the various student opportunities

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Performed payroll and timekeeping functions, tracked vacation, attendance, and records of various training certifications/documents for audit purposes for 110 office and production employees
• Conducted interviews, reference checks and drafted interview questions for production and management roles.
• Simplified organization of training metrics which increased the organizations health and safety audit score

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Collaborated with all levels of the business to fill key government positions; conducted 30+ reference checks, 50+ interviews and facilitated testing for over 25+ candidates
• Interpreted and applied several aspects of the collective agreement (CUPE) with respect to the hiring process

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Demonstrated excellent written communication skills for the purpose of drafting selection criteria for various staffing processes including clerical, accounting and managerial positions
• Assessed candidates using appropriate measurement tools and strong interpersonal skills
• Created appropriate interview questions, assessments and answer keys related to the selection criteria and skills required for the position
• Experience working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including hiring managers, HR consultants, managers, associates and directors to fill various government positions and solve labor relations issues
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize competing demands
• Interpreted and applied various aspects of the collective agreement (MGEU) with respect to the hiring process and labor relations matters