Martha Brunning Email & Phone Number

Plano, TX, US

Reporting to the Managing Director, HR in the US, responsible for the design, implementation, administration and delivery of high value, quality human resources programs, practices and procedures for the Canadian business.

Toronto, CA

• Leadership of a team of HR Generalists delivering employee relations, learning programs, recruiting programs, health & safety compliance, policy development and communications to 130 locations across Canada during a.
• Project manager on sales & customer service training program that impacted KPIs and won a 2010 Retail Council of Canada Excellence in Retailing award
• Successfully implemented an e-learning platform including webinars, custom modules and catalogue courses on-time and on-budget
• Led the employee relations function establishing a values-based approach to investigations, counseling and management training resulting in a significant decline in employee hotline reporting
• Coached and developed HR Generalists who delivered HR programs and support to store, warehouse and office locations across the country

• Designed change management workshop for delivery to West 49 store management by client's Director of Store Operations
• Provided support to hiring managers through all stages of recruiting process during a time of unprecedented growth for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada
• Developed national HR policies and employee handbook for WWF Canada
• Facilitated the creation of a full health & safety program allowing call-centre client to achieve a passing grade on Workwell audit and avoid a significant financial penalty

Stellarton, Nova Scotia, CA

• When Commisso's Inc. was acquired by Sobeys I accepted this transitional role to see through the integration of the Commisso's stores by this national retailer.
• Led the successful transition of retail and support staff to Sobeys performance management program by establishing links to business objectives and coaching managers in 15 locations
• Led all HR initiatives related to the successful conversion of 12 stores to 2 new formats including communications, employee relations and staffing
• Managed all people issues resulting from closure of 2 locations affecting 200 employees

• During my nine years with Commisso's, an independent grocery retailer, I had an ideal opportunity to develop my HR knowledge and expertise as the company grew.Director, Human ResourcesResponsible for newly established.
• Established structure for and led the T&D function including reporting, budgeting, planning, and managing dedicated training staff
• Facilitated leadership development program; developed and delivered workshops on topics including Time Management and Empowerment
• Chaired Company’s Job Evaluation Committee reaching consensus on the classification of 30 jobs used as the basis for corporate compensation structure; created hourly wage and salary administration policies and process
• Integrated policies of 5 distinct business units by evaluating existing practices and designing effective corporate policies while maintaining Commisso’s reputation for positive employee relations

• Managed HR group responsible for learning, employee relations, group benefits, payroll and health & safety, during a time of 50% expansion into new markets.
• Led a positive employee relations culture for 2000 employees in 15 locations by continually building manager competence; maintaining non-union status and producing turnover levels consistently lower than industry average

Bsc, Psychology

Classroom Portion, Certificate Program - Adult Training & Development

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