• Managed group benefits program, including plan redesign, cost analysis and billing management• Performed cost effective full-cycle recruitment for all job positions for three physical locations• Conducted new employee onboarding and orientation• Developed, updated, and implemented organizational policies • Provided expert advise and counsel to management team on all HR related issues• Full responsibility for accurately processing semi-monthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now• Ensured company compliance with relevant employment laws• Management member of JHSC• Handled all employee relations matters and inquiries• Revised the Attendance policy and managed all absence and vacation requests• Organized and promoted employee engagement events and activities• Introduced and wrote quarterly newsletter with timely corporate, HR/payroll/benefits information• Designated COVID compliance officer

Part-time, on-call consulting role. Assisting with general HR duties including recruitment, benefits management, HR policy development and legislative compliance counselling.

• Provided information to Board employees and management on benefits programs, leaves of absence, and policies and procedures • Member of ELHT transition team working with HR, Finance, and Trust Administrators during the transition to three separate benefit trust associations• Produced quarterly employee benefits and payroll newsletter using Publisher and Google Docs• Contact person for ELHT related inquiries from employees, trust teams, and Board management• Handled escalated issues, union related inquiries, and policy related matters. Ensure compliance• Utilized SAP, ran audit reports, and validated system entries• Updated policies and correspondence related to ESA and Collective Agreement changes• Provided input on Human Resources related issues as required

Responsible for a full range of HR functions in Canada and the U.S. including recruiting, on-boarding, compensation, group benefits, pension, 401(k), compliance, performance management, and policy development. Optech was fully acquired by Teledyne Dalsa in 2015 and HR functions moved.• Cost effectively managed Canadian and US employee benefits. Liaised with providers, consultants and other stakeholders on plan design, coverage and renewals. Recommended and implemented improvements for cost savings and return on investment• Directly handled all recruitment activities including advertising, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, preparing job offers, negotiating salaries, checking references, and onboarding• As a business partner, worked closely with managers on all HR issues, including performance management, restructuring, and terminations, ensuring compliance with ESA and common law• Managed all leaves including STD, LTD, and WSIB. Facilitated return to work • Managed 401(k), RPP and RRSP programs in Canada and the US• Coordinated annual salary and bonus increase processes. Ensured salaries were on target with market; conducted benchmarking; participated in surveys• Prepared HR reports such as turnover analysis, headcount, absenteeism, benefit costing• Maintained all HR records, files and personnel information • Signing authority over all payroll changes. Audited all ADP file submissions as per SOX compliance

•Recruited extensively for all Canadian positions. Prepared postings, reviewed resumes, interviewed candidates, and prepared offer letters. Conducted on-boarding for all new employees• Provided on-site HR expertise to employees and managers•Managed benefits program and worked closely with brokers and carriers on renewal and program design to ensure employee needs were met with a cost effective plan. Assisted employees with benefits queries and expedited claims adjudication as required. Conducted full audit of system, resulting in cost savings for company •Handled all daily HR issues including employee relations, performance issues, attendance, and terminations to ensure compliance with legislation•Administered all leaves including STD, LTD, and WSIB. Managed return to work and modified work requirements. Processed top-up payments•Managed HR data and personnel files. Prepared Excel reports for uploading salary and benefit deduction data to Workday payroll in the US office•Provided support and expertise on compensation related issues•Maintained remittance information for Manulife RPP and RRSP plans

24/7 Manufacturing EnvironmentKey responsibilities included benefits, compensation, HR data management, HR policy, process and workflow improvement, disability leave management, and attendance. •Implemented automated time and attendance system (Mitrefinch) •Re-designed the group benefits program to contain costs while better meeting the needs of the employees.•Produced all HR metrics reports•Reviewed payroll transaction report on bi-weekly basis

Established and managed all HR functions for this manufacturing and consumer goods distribution company. Joined the company during the start up phase• Recruited for all office and production positions• Introduced and managed a new group benefits program• Prepared job descriptions and conducted job evaluations • Managed compensation programs; ensured salaries were market positioned appropriately and maintained internal equity• Managed performance appraisal process• Researched and wrote Human Resources policies and procedures • Ensured compliance with Employment Standards on all HR issues• Handled terminations as per ESA compliance