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• Leading work to design, test, pilot, and scale a new organization-wide talent development process leveraging Workday Talent.• Developing succession planning process and tools that support an equitable approach to talent planning. • Lead and collaborate on other project work as needed.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Successfully implemented the CMPA's first Flexible Work Model and Policy (effective January 2023).• Researched legislation and mapped considerations to practice, policy and HRIS system impacts.• Collaborated with internal Workday Specialist to design, test, and implement a new business process in Workday to request, approve, and track flexible work arrangements.• Developed learning sessions, documented new and updated processes, and acted as a resource to support the smooth… Show more • Successfully implemented the CMPA's first Flexible Work Model and Policy (effective January 2023).• Researched legislation and mapped considerations to practice, policy and HRIS system impacts.• Collaborated with internal Workday Specialist to design, test, and implement a new business process in Workday to request, approve, and track flexible work arrangements.• Developed learning sessions, documented new and updated processes, and acted as a resource to support the smooth implementation of the Flexible Work Model and Policy. Show less

• Responsible for day-to-day leadership of the HR Operations team (3 HR Advisors, 1 HR Coordinator, 1 Talent Acquisition Specialist) including promoting effective workflow and workload distribution, acting as second level resource for issues that require escalation, and implementing initiatives that improve operational processes. • Partner with leaders at all levels of the organization to provide a broad range of human resources services, advice, and coaching as required. • Business… Show more • Responsible for day-to-day leadership of the HR Operations team (3 HR Advisors, 1 HR Coordinator, 1 Talent Acquisition Specialist) including promoting effective workflow and workload distribution, acting as second level resource for issues that require escalation, and implementing initiatives that improve operational processes. • Partner with leaders at all levels of the organization to provide a broad range of human resources services, advice, and coaching as required. • Business Capability Owner for Workday (HCM) working collaboratively with ITS to develop the HR system roadmap and plan for system updates and enhancements to generate meaningful workforce data to inform HR strategy and programs. • Responsible for maintenance and configuration of Jobvite (ATS) working with ITS team who supports Workday integration. Was a member of the implementation team for Jobvite in 2018.• Engagement lead for an eight-week Workday (HCM) Job Aid and Process Map project that provided enhanced resources for HR Advisors to improve user experience and accuracy of transactions. • Collaborate with HR partners in Total Rewards, Change Management, and People Programs to provide insight into the development of talent strategies and programs and lead the effective delivery of cyclical HR programs and processes. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario

• Partner with supervisors, managers, and directors in assigned client groups to provide a broad range of human resources services, advice and coaching (e.g. job design, job evaluation, compensation, performance management, talent management, employee relations, etc.).• Lead high volume, full-cycle recruitment efforts with managers to fill a wide range of positions including students, technical, business services, people leaders, and senior management. • Coordinate the delivery of… Show more • Partner with supervisors, managers, and directors in assigned client groups to provide a broad range of human resources services, advice and coaching (e.g. job design, job evaluation, compensation, performance management, talent management, employee relations, etc.).• Lead high volume, full-cycle recruitment efforts with managers to fill a wide range of positions including students, technical, business services, people leaders, and senior management. • Coordinate the delivery of designated cyclical HR programs and processes including employee orientation and onboarding, employee recognition programs, and employee engagement action planning.• Research, draft or revise and assist in the implementation of corporate HR policies and procedures.• Oversee disability, accommodation, and RTW administration for employees in client groups.• Member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Show less

Toronto, Ontario

• Supported the full recruitment cycle for internal and external vacancies (union and non-union), providing advice and guidance on recruitment policy and collective agreement considerations.• Conducted onboarding process including with benefit and pension eligible employees.• Conducted employee meetings including retirement, leave of absence and exit interviews.• Assisted HRIS Analyst with roll-out of new HRIS and Payroll system (Ceridian Dayforce).• Organized all aspects of New… Show more • Supported the full recruitment cycle for internal and external vacancies (union and non-union), providing advice and guidance on recruitment policy and collective agreement considerations.• Conducted onboarding process including with benefit and pension eligible employees.• Conducted employee meetings including retirement, leave of absence and exit interviews.• Assisted HRIS Analyst with roll-out of new HRIS and Payroll system (Ceridian Dayforce).• Organized all aspects of New Employee Corporate Orientation.• Member of several committees including: Job Evaluation Committee and Labour Management Committee (results tracking for Job Evaluation and secretary for Labour Management Committee). Show less

Toronto, Ontario

• Prepare letters of offer, transfer letters, letters of understanding, contract extension letters, employment and experience verification letters, job postings and other similar documentation.• Redeveloped the Employee Exit Survey to align with key metrics from the biennial Employee Engagement Survey; conducted all employee exit interviews.• Designed a Telephone Screening Guide for HR and managers to use when initiating contact with job applicants.• Completed the 2015 OHA… Show more • Prepare letters of offer, transfer letters, letters of understanding, contract extension letters, employment and experience verification letters, job postings and other similar documentation.• Redeveloped the Employee Exit Survey to align with key metrics from the biennial Employee Engagement Survey; conducted all employee exit interviews.• Designed a Telephone Screening Guide for HR and managers to use when initiating contact with job applicants.• Completed the 2015 OHA benchmarking survey and prepared a report from the results for the Chief Human Resources Officer. Show less

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Orillia, On

• Responsible for unit level employee management and human resources for a staff team of 18 employees including staff recruitment and selection, staff orientation, training, performance management, and hourly payroll.• Accountable for unit level workplace health and safety and achieved Gold Level (highest level) for NSF workplace safety audits for 3 consecutive years.• Dotted line reporting relationship to the Director, Housing and Conference Services in Thunder Bay and Associate… Show more • Responsible for unit level employee management and human resources for a staff team of 18 employees including staff recruitment and selection, staff orientation, training, performance management, and hourly payroll.• Accountable for unit level workplace health and safety and achieved Gold Level (highest level) for NSF workplace safety audits for 3 consecutive years.• Dotted line reporting relationship to the Director, Housing and Conference Services in Thunder Bay and Associate Vice-President in Orillia. Worked collaboratively with student services, security, food services, and facility services to support resident well-being.• Responsible for the annual planning and budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and monthly review of operating statements.• Sourced, configured, and implemented a cloud-based SaaS system (eRezLife) for student conduct, educational programming, and residence admissions. Show less

Kingston, On

• Developed a research based, curricular approach to residence life learning opportunities that was adopted across all Sodexo residence life sites.• Responsible for all areas of student life in Residence (600 students); managed staff team of 15.• Worked with campus partners in student services, security, food services, and facility services to support resident well-being.• Responsible for multi-stage residence student leader recruitment, training, and performance… Show more • Developed a research based, curricular approach to residence life learning opportunities that was adopted across all Sodexo residence life sites.• Responsible for all areas of student life in Residence (600 students); managed staff team of 15.• Worked with campus partners in student services, security, food services, and facility services to support resident well-being.• Responsible for multi-stage residence student leader recruitment, training, and performance management.• Procured online software for student conduct and residence admissions (converted from paper process) through a 6-month project evaluating cost, software deliverables, server storage (privacy), system compatibility, configuration, and implementation. Show less

Kingston, On

• Responsible for student-life in three, first-year residence buildings including management of student staff and their programming efforts, enforcement of community standards and peer helping.• Managed a staff of 19 residence dons and advised and mentored 12 members of residence house council to provide a residence life program for approximately 700 first-year University students. Completed annual performance reviews and conducted bi-weekly 1:1’s with residence dons.

Kingston, On

• Supported educational programming efforts for residence dons in areasincluding health and wellness, academic success, life skills, and community development by curating resources, brainstorming, and maintaining the don resource room.• Co-facilitated focus groups with dons to understand what supports, resources, and training would support their programming efforts.• Collaborated with campus partners including Student Academic Success Services, Human Rights and Equity Services… Show more • Supported educational programming efforts for residence dons in areasincluding health and wellness, academic success, life skills, and community development by curating resources, brainstorming, and maintaining the don resource room.• Co-facilitated focus groups with dons to understand what supports, resources, and training would support their programming efforts.• Collaborated with campus partners including Student Academic Success Services, Human Rights and Equity Services, Student Wellness Services, and others to create or maintain resources for dons.• Tracked all don programming efforts and produced monthly reports for Residence LifeCoordinators and Manager, Residence Life. Show less

Ba, English Language And Literature

- Residence Don (2004-2005) - Queen's Model Parliament (2003 and 2005) - Women's Intramural Hockey

Post-Graduate Certificate Co-Op, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Certificate, Leadership For Managers

• Courses in: Strategic Planning; Change Management; Leadership; Project Management; Teams