Michelle Jatagandzidis Email & Phone Number

Fort Erie, On, Ca

Fort Erie, On, Ca

Niagara, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Whitby

• Provide guidance to Managers in all human resources matters, respond to employee relation issues and provide HR policy guidance and interpretation• Manage the hire to retire process in the assigned business units –liaise with payroll, benefits etc. to resolve employee issues, participate in union negotiations, grievance resolution, progressive discipline process leading up to termination• Provide coaching & support management on leadership development, succession planning, performance management and change management issues & communication • Contribute to the design and implementation of HR strategy, policies and programs• Coordinate the internal and external recruitment process within assigned divisions by creating job postings, screening resumes and conducting interviews• Collaborate with the HR team to administer onboarding, wellness, and learning and development programs etc.• Assist in organizational reporting and maintaining accurate reports on Headcount and other HR metrics

Markham

• First point of contact for talent related issues and questions including; talent acquisition, onboarding and learning and development • Maintain applicant tracking system• Full cycle recruitment of salaried, hourly and student positions• Manage new hire onboarding process for salaried employees• Coordinate college and university career fairs and special events• Assist with the coordination of the Miller Institute of Excellence – worked closely with managers and employees to register and maintain attendee list, liaised with trainers to ensure they had the necessary materials to facilitate their session, ordered catering, prepared name tags, provided on site support to facilitators and employees

Canada

• Formalized recruitment and selection profiles and parameters • Assisted with recruitment and selection by screening, testing, rating job applicants and performing background and reference checks • Restructured orientation and on-boarding program to maximize performance and retention• Audited previous training practices and created a formal training and development program for employees located at head office and remotely across Canada• Developed and facilitated a team building program for head office employees • Developed and implemented a health and safety program that exceeds Occupational Health & Safety requirements • Promoted health and wellness through an ongoing fitness and nutrition program • Counseled management on individual HR issues related to performance management, health and safety, recruitment and selection, termination, training and development, and employment standards• Managed the development of advertising and promotional materials and appearances

Stouffville

• Collaborated with President and Vice President to redevelop company websites with a backend content management system and fresh innovative look • Composed and administered social media policy • Implemented a successful B2B and B2C social media program • Maintained active web presence on social media channels through page and content moderation and updates • Assisted in the composition and circulation of employee and client directed newsletters• Trained colleagues on the benefits of social media and held individual sessions explaining how to use the various outlets•Monitored and coordinated changes to organic and pay-per-click advertising • Facilitated community and charity outreach involvement

London, United Kingdom

• Fostered positive customer experience by assisting in product selection and queries• Assisted customers in the fitting room area and maintained the department floor• Investigated and resolved customer complaints• Operated cash register as and when necessary• Supervised subordinates in the basics department

Toronto, Canada Area

• Attended all Toronto FC home games and promoted Scotts Turf Builder through the use of an arcade game designed for attendees• Organized line-ups as well as vocally attracted and enticed attendees to participate in the game and learn about the product

Richmond Hill, Canada Area

• Audited and updated master list of membership records• Created and organized a quarterly Member Appreciation Day • Entered new member information into system• Tracked supply inventory and ordered new products as needed• Collected outstanding membership fees

Toronto, Canada Area

• Worked as both a supervisor of all staff and a facilitatorfor all team building activities• Liaison between professional clients and Xpeerience group • In charge of set up and take down of all events• Responsible for the safety and enjoyment of all participants and colleagues• Created the programs for all childrens events and birthday parties

Post-Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management

Activities and Societies: President's Honor List

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Women's Soccer, Rising Rams - Community Outreach

Bachelor Of Arts, Academic Exchange

Activities and Societies: University Exchange Program, Curtin Varsity Soccer

Crossfit Level 1 Trainer Certificate