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•Lead transformation initiatives that require significant organizational change for multiple subsidiary companies.• Collaborate with the executive leadership to develop, lead and execute on initiatives pertaining to enhancing and maintaining culture, engaging staff, improving employee morale and effectiveness.• Select, direct and implement systems, policies and processes•Succession planning and executive recruitment •Develop and deliver a professional learning curriculum •Corporate compliance

Responsible for the leadership of a team of HR professionals supporting 500 stakeholders. Focus on leadership development, talent management, succession planning, employee relations and benefit planning.Skill Scope: Leadership, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Compensation, Succession Planning, Policy Development, Communication, Rewards and Recognition, Recruitment, Employee Development, Organizational Development and Design, HRIS, Health & Safety, Risk Management.Recent Accomplishments:• Implemented a cost effective HRIS system that was integrated with payroll and benefit providers, captured time and attendance and provided an employee self-serve portal.• Completed a total benefits review that resulted in reduced annual premiums, a more robust plan design and a significant reduction in the annual administrative costs. • Led the development and roll out of a successful internal learning curriculum for employees.• Initiated and completed a job evaluation project to ensure pay equity compliance and create a compensation strategy.• Consolidated multiple group retirement plans into one corporate program and increased employee participation by 20%.

Senior HR professional responsible for HR function in nine Canadian offices. Scope of role included talent management, employee relations, training and development, compensation, benefits, policies and programs.Key Accomplishments:•Directed the development and delivery of an orientation and professional development program for employees.•Initiated a firm wide cultural review that resulted in an 8% reduction in turnover.•Orchestrated the harmonization of national core people polices in 4 provinces.•Reduced recruitment costs by 60% by implementing a standardized, progressive recruitment process.•Successfully introduced mentor and co-op programs.

Responsible for talent management, recruitment and retention, policy and program development for Sobeys' national head office in Toronto.Key Accomplishments:•Led recruitment and selection process for Engineering, IT, Finance, Merchandising and Marketing departments.•Responsible for all employee relations issues in corporate office.•Responsible for implementing and facilitating full day orientation process •Managed performance evaluation process and created development plans for employees based on results•Worked with VP, HR on succession planning, job evaluation and base pay compensation strategy.

Responsible for employee relations, recruitment and professional development for software company with offices in Toronto, New York and London.Key Accomplishments:•Developed and implemented a recruitment and selection process.•Developed an orientation program for onboarding new employees.•Managed a variable compensation program.•Led health and safety initiatives.