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Windsor And Chatham

Human Resources Manager of the Windsor and Chatham Human Resources team to deliver end to end people services and solutions to branch employees and leaders. Oversee local recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, employee relations, including leading and participating in comprehensive investigations and implementing Bayshore policies and proceduresTogether with the Director & HR Business Partner along with Windsor and Chatham Branches Leadership Team, ensures that HR programs and procedures support the current business needsServe as the main point of contact for all branch employee related HR questions and concernsOversee the HR administration within the HRIS system, benefits program, employee relations and payroll related inquiriesManage employee attendance, performance and the off-boarding processes, including performing exit interviewsProvide coaching and advice to direct reports and Windsor and Chatham branches people leaders to drive the people process including performance, development, and career opportunities for internal talentManage Privacy Requests for Information, working alongside branch leaders to facilitate completion of sameSubject matter expert in all matters related to provincial legislation in Ontario, including:Employment Standards Act (ESA)Human Rights Code (HRC)Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)Labour Relations Act (LRA) (if applicable)Compliance Champion ensuring the Windsor and Chatham branches operate in adherence to these provincial laws and regulations. Reviewing and updating branch policies and procedures to comply with changing laws.Conducting compliance audits and training sessions for branch managers and employees. Working effectively with the HR team to manage employee relations, HR programs, and administrative tasks across all Windsor and Chatham branch locations.Facilitating communication and collaboration between the HR team, branch managers, and employees across different locations.

Ontario, Canada

Business Partner providing HR support to Recovery within the Canadian Red Cross.Empowered management and leadership with respect to coaching approaches, performance management and disciplinary action with respect to managing staff on a case by case basis.Performed compensation reviews on current staff to ensure internal equity based on their performance, job classification and industry comparisons.Influenced and supported talent acquisition strategies by working with Recruitment to ensure the hiring of high quality talent that aligns with organization's needs and values.Collaborated with management to identify hiring needs based on operational needs.Managed complex medical leaves to ensure ongoing communication and expectations with employees during medical leaves.Authored and implemented template letters to be used organization wide.Successfully applied case law and employment legislation in complex employment relation situations.Adhered to and utilize all HR tools and practices for ensuring accurate, timely and ip to date information is used to maintain AX HRIS system and other key HR data sources.Built creditability with leaders, colleagues and stakeholders through a remote work setting.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Employee Relations Business Partner to over 50 Northern and Northmart stores within Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Northwest Territories.Recommended employee retention strategies to leadership through analysis of data received in annual engagement surveys to devise next steps and ensure appropriate action was taken.Educated management and senior leadership with respect to employee relations, providing options, outlining potential risk to the Company and how it may be mitigated.Successfully defended an employer decision that was upheld upon review with the Manitoba Labour Board.Lead investigations into loss prevention, fraud, harassment and employee misconduct, recommending disciplinary action to management due to conclusions based on the balance of probabilities. Ensured compliance with Employment Standards Act in all aspects of the employment cycleSuccessfully upheld employer decision upon review by the Manitoba Labour BoardLead investigations into loss prevention, fraud and employee misconduct recommending disciplinary action based on findings as determined by the balance of probabilities. Facilitated new hire orientations to ensure new managers were educated in all applicable HR policies including but not limited to Business Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest and Respectful Workplace.Developed the Right to Disconnect Policy as per recent Ontario Employment Legislation.Mentored and developed junior HR Employee Relations Business Partners.Promoted a safe workplace by maintaining workplace safety protocols, performance management and disciplinary procedures.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Provided employee relations and labour relations expertise to Health and Transition program within St.Amant Centre, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with cognitive impairments.Ensures the parameters of 3 separate collective agreements were correctly administered to unionized staff.Strong connectivity to union representatives and shop stewards to ensure adherence to collective agreements and a transparent working relationship.Investigated and resolved union grievances due to alleged breaches of contracts or challenges in good faith.Conducted workplace investigations related to alleged policy breaches. Determined if a policy breach had occurred based on the balance of probabilities. Recommended potential resolutions to management based on past practise and case law. Assisted staff with respect to planning their retirement as it related to their pension and benefits.Worked with Payroll to ensure pay discrepancies were investigated and resolved. Responsible for people data in HRIS data bases to ensure accuracy and any changed or alterations are done timely and through the established process in place.Assisted with the development of health and safety plans to ensure a safe work environment within a Long Term Care and Community Care setting.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Provided Employee Relations and Labour Relations support for Long Term Care Program within 5 residential care homes across Vancouver Island.Guided management on the correct application of 4 separate collect agreements to unionized staff.Investigated and resolved alleged breaches of collective agreements.Contributed to the arbitration process regarding a complex dispute between the union and Employer. This included preparation of Employer's facts and findings that resulted in the union's disputed decision. Negotiated 3 separate Labour Adjustment Agreements with applicable unions as it related to the transfer of Island Health staff to a new residential care home "The Summit" that opened as of February 2020.Organized line selections for nurses, healthcare aides and facility support staff as they transitioned to "The Summit" based on seniority hours.Strong connectivity to union representatives and shop stewards to ensure adherence to collective agreements and a transparent working relationship.Lead employer investigations as it related to alleged employee misconduct, advising management of appropriate next steps based on the balance of probabilities, applying past practise and the parameters of the collective agreement.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Performed staff terminations for both cause and not for cause. Included determining appropriate severance packages and outplacement support if applicable.Lead inter-regional staff transfer, transferring WRHA staff to Cancer Care ManitobaFacilitated the medical accommodation process of staff into alternative roles within the organization based on medical prognosis of underlying medical conditionsCreated and nurtured a positive team environment leading to collaboration and stellar team support.Consulted with management to ensure management practices stayed within parameters of employment legislation and collective agreement

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Gained project management experience by leading internal regional staff transfer between Vancouver Coastal Authority and Provincial Health AuthorityDeveloped knowledge and application of LEADS frame work with respect to developing management leadersExpanded knowledge of application of both employee relations and labour relations practises

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology

Human Resources Management And Services