The HR Compass is a boutique human resources firm providing HR consulting and coaching services. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, we partner with organizations, individuals and business leaders to understand their unique challenges and create sustainable and strategic solutions that are customized to our clients needs. We contribute substantially to the success of our clients by working with them to: identify and retain top talent; discover the full potential of each of their employees; develop programs and practices that optimize resources and key performance metrics; maximize the collective strength of a highly engaged workforce and assist in the exiting process when it’s time to part ways.

Until the dissolution of the firm, I was responsible for directing and managing the overall delivery of HR Programs and Services within our Toronto Office and coordinating efforts on a national basis while supporting approximately 500 professionals and leading a team of five (5) Human Resources professionals. Duties included:• Senior Leadership & Business Partner - Provided high level direction on HR practices to promote employee engagement and retention, introducing best practice work methods to align with core business needs• Strategic Planning – As a member of the senior management team, actively participated in the strategic direction of the firm through identifying forward thinking industry practices while aligning to the firm’s strategic vision and values• Policy & Program Development - Partnered in the development of HR projects, policies and programs as a key member of the National Human Resources Committee• Implementation & Execution - Directed and implemented national HR programs, procedures and policies within the Toronto Office• Team Development - Oversaw a team of human resource professionals on activities, such as recruitment, employee relations, training, onboarding, performance management, payroll, compensation and benefits management• Effective Resource Deployment - Ensured operational efficiency and resource optimization through ratio, utilization and headcount analysis and key performance metrics• Budget Planning & Accountability – Established and managed a multi-million dollar budget for the Toronto office• Realignment & Restructuring – Played a high-level and proactive role in reshaping the structure of the workforce to adapt to the changing needs of the business and its clients and continued providing hands-on guidance and execution of duties throughout the dissolution process of the firm to ensure a smooth wind-up of it’s operations

As a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the CEO, I oversaw and directed all aspects of Human Capital and Resource Management for the company which included:-Strategic Planning & Human Capital Optimization -Organizational Design and Development -Global HR Influence and Infrastructure-Performance and Compensation Management -Coaching and Training-Talent Acquisition -Fiscal Planning and Budgeting -Policy and Procedural Development -Benefits Management -On-boarding and Indoctrination -Health & Safety

As part of an integrated and innovative HR team, successfully supported a group of approximately 450 employees and built strong internal relationships of trust and commitment across all levels within the organization through effective communication and interpersonal skills. Core areas of responsibility included:-Recruitment & Selection-Performance Management & Administration -Compensation Market Analysis & Salary Administration-Benefits Management & Administration -Employee/Manager Coaching and Counseling -Policy & Procedure Development and Interpretation -Employment Law/Legislation Awareness and Education-Management and Administration of Health and Wellness Activities and Programs-Training Program Development & Facilitation (topics included: recruitment and selection, progressive discipline, attendance management, performance management, and policy interpretation)-Manpower Planning-Metrics Reporting and Analysis-Supervision of HR Staff