Lauren Merklinger Email & Phone Number

Barrie, On

Consolidated Appraisal Services Ltd is a leading provider of real estate valuation for appraisal services. We employ AACI, CRA and Candidate Appraisers and have a proven track record of reducing turnaround time associated with the appraisal process.www.consolidatedappraisals.com

Toronto, Canada Area

Supporting Technology and Operations & T&O HR Team in areas such as:HR Consulting-Consult client group leaders and work with HR specialized service colleagues to develop and implement a proactive People Strategy and HR Plans, products and activities that capitalize on organizational, managerial and employee capability to achieve high performance and productivity levels. -Provide input into business strategies, policies, procedures and new initiatives to ensure they are… Show more Supporting Technology and Operations & T&O HR Team in areas such as:HR Consulting-Consult client group leaders and work with HR specialized service colleagues to develop and implement a proactive People Strategy and HR Plans, products and activities that capitalize on organizational, managerial and employee capability to achieve high performance and productivity levels. -Provide input into business strategies, policies, procedures and new initiatives to ensure they are consistent with overall CIBC business and HR strategies and objectives and recommend, develop and implement action plans and programs to ensure alignment and compatibility. - Support for the CIBC@work Project which is a program (involving 1,200 employees) to evaluate flexibility in how and where employees work. Responsible for all intake activities, exec-level reporting (creation of reporting tools as well), preparation for change sessions and the ongoing maintenance (including focus groups) and point of contact for all employee inquiries regarding eligibility, requirements and all other issues. Support of Audit requirements as well as policies and procedures in place.Support of HR Program Initiatives such as Talent Management, Compensation and Employee Survey.Data Management & Analytics-- Implement continuous process improvements by creating process documents (hiring , onboarding, orientation, mailbox maintenance) as well as streamlining metrics and reports to a central P.O.C to avoid duplicate efforts. Working with HR Partners to improve ability to convey talent, CMTT (Corporate Training), and systems reporting. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Human Resources Analyst supporting Technology and Operations at CIBC.Working with a team of HR Directors and the VP of HR, I provide on-going analytic support in areas such as headcount, severances/financials, talent management, employee survey, learning & development, compensation and audit requirements.As the primary compensation contact for year-end activities, I administer comp related activities, provide reporting and analysis and liaise with our partner groups. -… Show more Human Resources Analyst supporting Technology and Operations at CIBC.Working with a team of HR Directors and the VP of HR, I provide on-going analytic support in areas such as headcount, severances/financials, talent management, employee survey, learning & development, compensation and audit requirements.As the primary compensation contact for year-end activities, I administer comp related activities, provide reporting and analysis and liaise with our partner groups. - Extensive HRIS knowledge - Consult client groups in regards to HR-related activities- Talent Management support- On-going project support (Remote work arrangements, re-orgs & onboarding)- Sharepoint & owner of multiple project-related mailboxes. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Worked with survey submission to verify incumbent data.- Liased directly with clients, compensation consultants & other analysts to clean submissions- Prepared reports and analysis for survey managers- Worked specifically on the Middle Management, Professional and Support Compensation as well as the Energy Services Surveys for 2011.

Waterloo, Ontario

Member of the Hiring Committee responsible for the university's 1600+ volunteer positions. Full-cycle recruitment.

•Worked in Corporate Finance, Legal and Leasing •Preparation of documents & data analysis•Assisted in the planning, preparation and execution of an out- of- office employee event (400 people)

•Developed a methodology for my research (Tobacco- usage study)•On-site research for four months•Analyzed my findings, prepared a report and presented back to a Health Canada Rep

Post Grad, Human Resources Management, 3.96 Gpa

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

Activities and Societies: - Wilfrid Laurier Hiring Committee 2009/2010 member - 2009/2010 School of Business and Economics Proctor.