- Facilitated the annual budget planning process for the North American Talent Acquisition team, and conducted the necessary financial reviews, ensuring the team managed to targets- Co-led various projects to contemporize approach, improve ROI and overall program efficiency and effectiveness as it related to Canadian recruiting, our U.S. Sales Intern program, and I9 process in the U.S.- Led the implementation of a new Onboarding program for NA, and was key contributor in the design and development of this enhanced program on a global scale- Facilitated the design and implementation of several Talent Acquisition training programs in support of the transition of our recruitment processes to our new Business Service Center in Costa Rica. - Helped develop and deliver new Talent Acquisition/Recruiting training modules in support of enhancing the Global team's skills, as well as improve new manager capability in recruiting.- Led the process design and development of standard operating procedures for Early Careers in NA, and co-led an assessment of the program's ROI, and opportunities to contemporize.

-Effectively managed both the internal and external recruitment and selection processes for North American and Global Marketing, as well as Canadian Sales, to ensure we hired the best talent for the current needs of our organization.-Advised functional line leaders on the best strategy and approach for recruiting, providing guidance and coaching as needed throughout, to ensure an equitable and efficient approach to hiring.-Provided insights to hiring partners on the competitive landscape, including industry trends to help set expectations and align on approach for unique/hard to fill roles.-Demonstrated leadership on team projects, including an orientation for US colleagues on Canadian recruiting; a refresh of North American offer letter templates; and implementation of a centralized and Zero Based Budgeting approach for NA Recruiting.

-Developed the corporate learning and development strategy and plans for Canada, including needs assessment, vendor reviews, program scheduling, communication, coordination, and enrolment.-Oversaw convenience services, and led the revitalization of foodservice, our employee store, shuttle services, and employee discount program to ensure employee satisfaction and profitability. -Managed our national Health and Wellness Program with the support of a 3rd party provider, improving employee engagement through healthful and fun events - including fitness programming, clinics, sports subsidy, online resources/articles, friends and family events.-Provided technical and process communications support on forms management for the Success Factors Mid-Year, and Year-End Performance Management processes.

-Partnered with functional leads on the recruitment selection process, including technical roles for Supply Chain, Information Systems, Quality, Regulatory and Research & Development. -Supported the screening and selection of interns for our University Recruiting initiatives for placements in Finance, Marketing, and Sales.-Managed the New Hire orientation program, including content development, delivery, and maintenance of on-boarding resources for Managers, ensuring all materials were kept contemporary for each cohort.

-Demonstrated leadership in the development and delivery of our National sales training strategy and plans, ensuring the most efficient and effective mix of solutions to address the needs of our sales organization.-Managed to a budget and approved plans, in the design, development, and delivery of national training seminars and web-based orientation programs, providing fundamental knowledge and skills for sales success.-Augmented our talent management efforts by providing coaching and guidance for colleagues in the Sales Mentorship Program, and facilitating Women’s Community Group programs to help advance female leadership in Sales.

- Supported Canadian and US Nabisco Bakeries through the integration of the new Kraft Foods HR policies, procedures & processes; providing change management support in the areas of compensation, benefits, recruiting, and performance management.-Handled any compensation, employee relations, talent, and disability claims management, for the Operations and Retail Sales groups.

- Advised on proposals and settlements for negotiations at our 16 unionized facilities, as well as compensation reviews for our 7 non-unionized locations, ensuring we kept within our mandate.- Participated in wage and benefit surveys, gathered labour demographic reports insights, and maintained a databank of wages, benefits and working conditions, to support settlement recommendations.- Attended all collective bargaining sessions, prepared strike contingency plans with the management team; and assisted with investigations for grievances, arbitrations, and Human Rights proceedings.

- Supported three Senior HR Directors, and an Organizational Effectiveness Manager on a diverse range of projects including: job evaluations, an incentive program assessment, structure valuations, and revitalization of our reward and recognition program.

- Handled all wage and benefit inquiries, lay-off communications, the recruitment and on-boarding of new hires; as well as the ongoing administration of our attendance management program and weekly indemnity for over 500 unionized employees.

- Supported training needs assessments, training vendor evaluations; led training program coordination, and the administration of our Corporate Educational Assistance Program.