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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

North York, Ontario

Retail Car Company:Help led HR team of 7 people with full accountability for 1200+ employees dealing with all employee relations and HR functions across Canada.Advise and coach all levels of operations management regarding disciplinary actions andemployee relations issues.Monitor employee engagement & retention and make recommendations to address issues whererequired.Ensure all legal compliance with applicable human resources federal and provincial requirements throughout Canada.Oversee all Ministry of Labour and Human Rights claimsAssist Talent Acquisition team with recruitment initiatives and counsel all levels of operationsmanagement on recruitment, selection requirements & processes.Develop and implement human resources policies and procedures.Manage the performance review process, ensuring all employees receive annual reviews.Manage WSIB & ESTRW strategies.Train & On-Board new employees within our B & G University training sessionsManage all H & S aspects for Discount and member of WSIB Safety Group team.Creation of training programs (AODA, H&S, on-boarding) to assist Management as well as Branch employees.Annual Job Description reviews as well as compensation structures, including bonuses.Oversee Employee Recognition program.

Toronto, Canada Area

Retail Car Company:Employee RelationsEmployee Incentive ProgramWSIB & ESTRW StrategiesTraining & DevelopmentPerformance Management

Toronto, Canada Area

Geological Mining Consulting Business:Report to President & VP to lead all HR processes.• Align HR incentives to business strategies• Managed the compensation review & retention strategies• Led the annual performance assessment process• Created Orix’s HR foundation (handbook, on-boarding process, HRMS system, etc.)

Toronto, Canada Area

Marketing & Fundraising Company:Recruited by VP of Operations to lead HR team and to establish all procedures, systems and processes for both in-house and in-field teams.•Lead all recruitment / talent acquisition and onboarding for client groups. Consulted and provided guidance to hiring managers on the recruitment process, candidate selection and employee compensation •Creation and rollout of new Training & Development programs•Advise managers on discipline procedures and participates in employee performance improvement meetings•Creation & Facilitator of new On-boarding Process•Creation & Updating of Policies and Procedures Manual•Worked closely with the VP’s/Managers across the organization to provide guidance/coaching for employee relations & management/employment law and compliance related advice•Partnered with management to communicate Human Resources events, policies, procedures, programs and legislative updates

Toronto, Ontario

European Grocery Food Retailer:Recruited by Owners to lead HR team and to establish all procedures, systems and processes for 375+ employees at 2 locations.•JHSC Committee Manager Co-Chair•Oversee the organizational work force planning including recruitment forecasts and prioritization's •Creation of new Training & Development Programs (Customer Service, AODA, etc.)•Worked closely with managers in the development of Performance Development Plans, Action Plans, Terminations and Written Warnings for team members that required additional support •Investigate all workplace accidents and complete WSIB paperwork and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation•Development and Facilitator of new On-boarding Process •Creation & Updating of Policies and Procedures Manual

Mississauga, Ontario

Natural & Organic Food Distributor:Recruited by GM & HRM to led HR team and implement new training & development strategies for 120+ employees.•JHSC Committee Manager Co-Chair•Succession Planning Strategies•Lead the organizational work force planning including recruitment forecasts and prioritizations•Administered the Organizational Compensation Reviews•Creation of new Training & Development Programs (AODA, H&S, etc.)•Advised managers on discipline procedures and participated in employee performance improvement meetings•Process bi-weekly payroll, benefits, pension plan for Head Office/DC•Return to Work Strategies dealing with WSIB•Rollout of new Pension Plan, Wellness Week & Employee Recognition Programs

Etobicoke, Ontario

Hard Goods Retailer:Led HR team of 3 people with full accountability for 400+ employees dealing with all employee relations and HR functions.•Managed full cycle recruitment including posting vacancies, resume screening, scheduling and conducting telephone and one-on-one interviews, completing reference checks and preparing offer letters and new hire packages to ensure that vacancies are filled with the most qualified candidates •Rollout of new Training & Development programs (ADOA, H&S, Buddy Trainer, etc.)•Advise managers on discipline procedures and participated in employee performance improvement meetings•Empowered and counseled managers on developing employee Development & Succession Plans•Lead the annual performance assessment and salary review process•Creation and managed the Buddy Trainer Program •Return to Work Strategies dealing with WSIB•Identify and resolve employee concerns and responded to general employee inquiries•Conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth•Organized and facilitated monthly Co-worker Celebration Days and social events

Mississauga, Ontario

Hard Goods Retailer:Recruited by CEO to build and manage the HR department and to establish all procedures, systems and processes for 250+ employees in 15 Ontario stores.•Project Manager for JDA Conversion to the AS400, Website, E-Commerce and new store openings•Responsible for bi-weekly Head Office, DC/Warehouse and Store Level payroll•Responsible for creating training & development workshops for staff and managers•Designed and administered Company Benefits Program•Ensures all Head Office & field positions are filled thru interviewing, recruitment & selection procedures and processes and lead/coordinated the on-boarding process•Lead the annual performance assessment and salary review process•Implemented & Maintenance of the Employee Recognition Program•Executes all company initiatives to support company growth and objective•Role out of succession planning strategies to promote a hire within culture •Payroll Maintenance/ Setup•Creation & Updating of Policies and Procedures Manual•New Employee Handbook Development•Roll-out of Manager & Associate Orientation Guides/ On-Boarding Process•On-going Organized Health & Safety / LP, Customer Service & Shrink Training•Design & Implementation of "Hiring Standards “ and “Model Team” store layout for Solutions•Bonus Structure Development and Implementation

Diploma, Hr Management

Human Resources Management

Diploma, Travel & Tourism

Travel & Tourism

Diploma, Computer Studies/Programming

Computer Programming