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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Reporting to the CEO and member of the executive team, I created an award-winning workplace through a team of managers and professionals in talent acquisition, training & development, culture and engagement, and health and safety. I also provided executive support to the Board and the Governance & HR Committee.I transformed the people strategy and operations, through key impact areas including Strategic Leadership (developed and implemented Human Resources strategies that align with organizational goals, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee development), Policy Development (created and applied policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and optimum performance), Employee Relations (managed employee issues, fostered a positive work environment, and promoted organizational culture), Employee Experience (led engagement, culture, recognition, and DE&I / Belonging initiatives), Talent Management (oversaw recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning programs), Total Rewards (designed and updated competitive compensation, benefits, and pension programs), Training and Development (managed training programs to enhance employee skills and career growth), Data Analysis (used HR metrics to analyze workforce trends and inform decision-making), and Collaboration (worked closely with other executives to support organizational objectives and facilitate cross-departmental initiatives). My achievements and outcomes were crucial in shaping the workforce and culture of Covenant House, ensuring that it could achieve its strategic goals through effective talent management.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Reporting to the Board of Directors, I was accountable for providing leadership in all agency services and activities, and developing and maintaining relationships with partners and donors during a challenging period. I led the agency through the leadership emergency created by the sudden resignation of the newly-named CEO. During my tenure, I strengthened the workplace culture, repaired strained relationships, oversaw all agency functions including annual budget and service planning, protected the agency against risks, maintained fundraising momentum and relationships, and gave confidence to the Board on the smooth and minimally disrupted operation of the agency. I led annual financial and service planning, oversaw a significant construction project, and expanded service programming for youth.

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

Reporting to the Senior Vice-President Human Resources, mandate for overall Human Resources business partnership in 4 provinces. Accountable to lead a team of 8 HR professionals and manage a staffing and program budget. Key achievements have included:• Restructured my HR business partner team to improve leadership and customer service to operators. • Provided change management and integration support and leadership during and after a significant acquisition in BC, including integrating offices and HR functions.• Rolled out people policy handbooks for unionized and non-union employees.• Implemented a variety of innovative programs to enhance performance and engagement including talent reviews for high-po and high-pro identification and development.• Managed online performance appraisal system, liaising with provider, managing communications.• Led company response to third party actions including human rights, employment standards, and small claims.• Provided strategic guidance to the senior operations leadership team on business loss layoffs and restructuring.• Transformed the HR training offer to meet operations and customer needs.• Renewed the employee engagement outreach program to improve coverage and increase meaningful and useful outcomes.

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

• Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, served as the HR business partner to senior operators in multiple sectors. • Implemented annually a talent management program to identify and ready high-performing and high-potential managers. • Led collective bargaining at long-term care site within strict financial and operational mandate.• Successfully led company response to Employment Standards claims, supported human rights complaints response, and mediation arbitration preparation/ representation.• Identified as a future senior leader of the company through the company's management development program; the skills and exposure I gained in the program along with the results I achieved in my position, led to my promotion to HR Director.

Victoria, Bc, Ca

Reporting to the Director of HR & OD, provided HR business partnership to client portfolio through advice, coaching and facilitation services. • Collaborated with labour relations and union representatives to resolve grievances. • Delivered management training to employees. • Managed compensation and recruitment. • Managed, implemented and communicated a new point-factor Job Evaluation system.

Halifax, Ns, Ca

Faculty Relations Officer: reporting to the Vice-President Academic, provided employee relations advice and support for full-time and part-time academic staff. • Advised senior administration on faculty salaries, collective agreement matters, and grievances.• Key member of the negotiating team for Faculty Association negotiations. • Negotiated CUPE contract (achieved within budget mandate and without labour disruption).Organization Development Advisor: reporting to the Director of Human Resources, provided human resources management services on a project basis. • Performed an organizational structure review for succession planning. • Conducted an Employment Equity employment systems review to identify workforce participation barriers.• Revised the professional & managerial employees policy manual.

Mir (Masters In Industrial Relations), Industrial Relations

Ba Hons, Anthropology

Master'S Degree, Master Of Industrial Relations

Master'S Degree, Industrial Relations