Kate Jefford, Chrp Email & Phone Number

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

• Supporting over 200 Canadian team members at Rocket Innovation Studio and Rocket Mortgage Canada
• Advise and support all team members and leaders on team relations related issues by answering questions, giving directions, escalating issues, and offering solutions as appropriate on human resources issues
• Guide leaders in making HR decisions aligned with business objectives that impact the business, team members, and the company
• Collaborate with the Legal team to ensure compliance and mitigation of business risk by advising leaders and team members on applicable employment laws
• Act as an objective, neutral advocate who seeks to understand, investigate, and make unbiased recommendations

Windsor, ON

• Coordinate and participate in the recruitment, orientation, and staffing process
• Manage the application of employment contracts and collective agreements, including the administration of internal posting processes
• Implement and evaluate proactive and cost effective workplace safety, disability management, and attendance support programs
• Responsible for all aspects of Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) claims and accident investigations
• Facilitate return to work programs for disabled employees through collaboration with the worker, unions, managers and relevant health care professionals to provide modified work accommodations for occupational and.

Windsor, ON

• Coordinate and manage the day to day operations of ApplytoEducation/EasyConnect, support end users, data analysis and monitoring absences and replacements
• Provide administrative support for the recruitment process, posting process, orientation, administration of contracts, correspondence, personnel data/files, processing of leaves and records maintenance
• Coordinate and administer the Violence in the Workplace Prevention Program, WHMIS and Offence Declarations and all regulatory training for all Board employees

Toronto, ON

• Developed and implemented AODA training for permanent staff
• Updated Joint Health and Safety Committee documentation to comply with legislative requirements
• Created WSIB log and assisted in payroll processes

Toronto, ON

• Composed literature reviews as well as gathering, sorting, and analyzing primary materials efficiently with limited supervision
• Developed strategies for recording and organizing data to ensure success in later statistical analysis

Toronto, ON

• Assisted in the planning of the Mayor’s Arts Awards Lunch and the Mayor’s Evening for the Arts, observed and aided in process of executing large scale events in a non-profit environment
• Administered media registration and supported media relations during the Mayor’s Lunch to ensure a positive experience for journalists

Ryerson University

• Planned and facilitated weekly tutorials and created a productive environment for students to successfully engage with course texts and ideas
• Evaluated student work and provided guidance, effectively increased students’ confidence and facility in critical textual analysis

• Interacted with potential students, their families, and large school groups to provide a warm and hospital welcome for visitors from around the world
• Participated in major recruiting events, leading bus and walking tours, and acting as first point of contact for guests resulting in increased applications and enrollment

• Created and executed 150 lessons plans for activity periods increasing campers’ fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities and self confidence
• Ensured a positive experience for campers through the creation and facilitation special programming serving a leadership position

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management

Master’S Degree, Literatures Of Modernity

Bachelor'S Degree, Honours Specialization In English Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Deans Honour List, The Arts and Humanities Students' Council, Arts and Humanities Soph Team, Intramural.