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- Responsible for the analysis, data collection, audit and reporting of HR information. - Manages job evaluation and related compensation programs, and continuous improvement of Unit processes, data processing and business system implementations- Developing and reporting on HRM information in support of initiatives including benchmarking, seniority, skills inventory, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion.- Liaising with Payroll and ITS staff to investigate and resolve issues with HRIS entries, audit, participates on team projects, systems development, preparation of user requirement definitions, systems analysis, design documents, training and user guides.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Spearheaded the creation of a centralized Employee Relations function, and comparing current processes with Heritages Shaw’s to find opportunities for streamlining and improvement- Areas of focus included; complaints & investigations, Involuntary terminations, progressive discipline, immigration, business conduct standards, disability management issues, labour code modernization and legislative updates- Tracked restructuring and position elimination exit volumes per EI region, 3rd party support services utilization & mandatory training completion

- Managed the severance program for all employees below Director-level, including daily management of all involuntary termination inquires, calculation of severance entitlements, & drafting exit packages- Audited all HR submissions to ensure our records are accurate & correct payment amounts are issued - Responded to HRBP queries related to involuntary terminations- Managed monthly reporting of severance costs to Finance- Submitted monthly invoice for outplacement services- Updated termination letters, severance calculators, and job aids as required- Provided support to various compensation initiatives (STL/LTI) and HR governance activities

- Partnered with HR Business Partners/Senior Managers to provide guidance and support to client groups in areas such as: performance management, inclusion and diversity, workplace policies, effective teamwork, change management, employee engagement, talent management, etc.- Identified and advised on organizational trends and industry best practices with an eye on continuous process improvement in the areas of employee relations, compensation, organization and development, and recruitment & selection- Provided analysis on a variety of HR metrics (turnover, headcount, compensation, engagement survey results etc.), conducted people data audits, performed research assignments, generated reports and delivered presentations- Collected, analyzed and communicated highly sensitive and confidential information to efficiently provide quality solutions & answers for all HR issues & inquiries

- Responsible for creating, maintaining and updating People & Culture information, policies, processes and tools - Managing the implementation of HR initiatives and processes (culture survey, HRIS updates, change management initiatives, project support, performance calibration, merit cycle increases, short-term incentive payouts, etc.- Acting as the first point of contact for people and culture matters, such as, but not limited to policy/procedure interpretation, exit interviews and various employee relations issues- Supporting key employee life cycle processes from the onboarding until the off-boarding, including transfers and leavers as well as handling the majority of employee documentation- Overseeing HR compliance and ensuring the company is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Proactively supported the full cycle recruitment process for client groups ensuring integrity of procedures, and adherence to collective agreements and policies- Prepared 150+ job postings, sourcing and pre-screening 1000+ qualified candidates, coordinating and participating in 250+ interviews, performed 130+ reference checks and preparing 125+ employment letters- Assisted the Human Resources Consultants with research, development, and implementation of special Human Resources programs/policies - Liaised with advertising agencies and other outreach contacts to ensure optimum exposure for job postings

- Filled 30+ job requisitions, leading the interview & offer process in a timely manner- Screened 800+ candidate applications, administered assessment methods, & conducted background checks- Implemented proactive recruitment strategies to identity & attract top candidates- Supported HR initiatives including early talent acquisition, learning & development, labour relations, & conducted grievance investigations - Planned & executed a company wide fundraiser, raising $18,000 for the United Way charity organization

Talent Solutions

- Supported the Knowledge Management build and Implementation of a new enterprise wide HRIS (Workday); to streamline and centralize core employee data - Drafted 30+ HRIS Standard Operating Procedure documents for the benefit and use of all HR stakeholders- Accurately transcribed HRIS steps for Learning, Compensation, Talent Management, Employee Data Management & Core HR processes - Optimized reporting by Identifying reports that can be stopped, enhancing existing tools and reporting insights

Student Awards & Scholarships Office

- Transformed Ryerson students' award application experience and supported the university’s transition to an online AMS; that improved the process for students and stakeholders who administer awards.- Collaborated with 135 award administrators across 60 campus departments on a regular basis to ensure a smooth onboarding to the new award administration process - Conducted the audit of 2000+ awards & implemented 500+ edits as requested by administrators- Drafted a Student guide, Award Administrator Manual, glossary and FAQ sheet to help users navigate the new system- Awarded and distributed funds to 150+ students to expedite the award administration process when needed

The Tri-Mentoring Program

- Recruited 250+ upper year students and industry professionals, doubling the size of the program over previous years- Interviewed and screened 100+ prospective Career Mentees and provided training to ensure they were prepared to meet program requirements- Created Mentoring Guides to help program participants build, maintain and evaluate the mentoring relationship- Resolved conflict by clarifying program participant's complaint, selecting and explaining the best alternative to ensure an appropriate solution - Collaborated with program facilitators, senior leads and managers to streamline communications and assessment program wide- Designed and implemented team google drive organization system that was adopted by other departments for its increase to efficiency - Conducted Accessibility & EDI Training to ensure all staff provided an accessible and safe environment for program participants- Organized and scheduled program events, including contacting participants, logistics and registration- Submitted assessment reports and aided in various logistical, operational and administrative tasks

The Tri-Mentoring Program

- Provided ongoing guidance, encouragement and support to 400+ first year business students to assist their transition into Ryerson University- Connected students to valuable resources, opportunities, and events- Planned and facilitated activities, events, training sessions, and community meetings to build community on campus- Conducted class talks to 1000+ students to clearly promote the benefits of the program- Created content for the programs social media accounts, increasing engagement by 500% and number of followers by 1000+

- Served as a proxy to the President and Executive Vice President - Supported all operations of the association and development of overall strategy- Managed member development and training including semesterly performance reviews- Enforced all deliverable deadlines and maintained clear internal communications between departments- Responsible for creating, maintaining and updating spreadsheets/documents and general scheduling

- Planned and executed award winning events geared towards marketing students, providing learning and networking opportunities outside of the classroom for 500+ attendees- Created budgets, timelines, itineraries and logistics plans for all events- Managed the tasks and responsibilities of the Events Associates to assist in achieving department goals- Collaborated and coordinated closely with contractors, third parties and internal departments to ensure successful events

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Managed the recruitment and selection of over 30 Financial Analysts and Associates, growing the team to the largest and most diverse it has ever been - Scheduled and conducted interviews with potential candidates while ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the process- Enforced performance development plans designed to help members create quantitative goals with their executives- Delegated the deliverables and communications to ensure each departments objectives were aligned with the organization's objectives

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked closely with the Director of Human Resources to ensure all HR objectives are in line with the organizational objectives- Assisted in organizing and executing information sessions and/or workshops specifically directed toward the personal & professional development of the team- Collaborated with the Director of Human Resources with scheduling and conducting interviews with potential candidates while coordinating with other Executives who partake in the second technical informational interview

Whitby Ontario

- Recipient of the "Extra Mile Award" for efficiency- Provided excellent customer service at all times and awarded "Employee of the Month" multiple times- Operated cash register with average transaction time under 30 seconds- Responsible for training and ensuring all merchandising staff comply with guidelines and standards- Kept shelves stocked and storage room clean & organized- Responsible for expiry checks, planogram changes, signage changes, and taking Passport photos

Whitby Ontario

- Assisted in research projects including literature searches and reviews- Supported research data collection and entry of confidential patient information- Completed course on Research Ethics: "Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans"- Completed tutorial for "Researchers Conducting Retrospective Review of Health Records"

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Human Resources Management And Organizational Behaviour Major | Business Law & Finance Minor

Human Resources Management Major - learned to manage a diverse workforce, recruit employees strategically, retain good personnel, train.

Executive Program, People Analytics

In this HR analytics program, I learned to apply analytics to identify human capital issues and develop data-driven solutions. Examined.

Osgoode Certificate In Human Resources Law

Designed specifically for human resource professionals & taught by leading employment lawyers; focusing on the key laws that impact.

Talent And Performance Management Program

Explored talent management best practices and the effect of onboarding, performance management, and learning & development on employee.

Employee Communications Micro-Credential

Learned to Improve efficiency, facilitate change, support leadership and build your brand by defining employee communications.

Wellness In The Workplace Program

This program focused on health promotion concepts, program management strategies, interventions and perspectives of health promotions.

Intercultural Competence & Workplace Inclusion Certificatee

Developed cultural awareness to manage diverse teams. Explored my own preferences and approaches regarding communication and interaction.

Human Resource Project Management Workshop

In this workshop, I learned about the secret to project success: the human side. We covered both the process (project HR plan).

Managing Difficult Conversations Masterclass

Leaders in the workplace are frequently faced with complex situations that require difficult conversations and solution-focused problem.

Compensation Systems Course

- Introduction to Strategic Compensation Systems - Internal Alignment: Determining the Structure - Job Evaluation - Person-Based Pay.