Nicole Hunter (She/Her), Chrl Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

(as a result of a merger between B&P and S&B)

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, Canada Area

Monitored market trends, changes regarding employment law and provides recommendations on the development of programs for continual improvement, innovation solutions and employee development, including the maintenance of a fair, equitable and competitive wage and benefit program.Assessed human resource impacts of proposed or planned organizational, programming or service delivery changes, identifying impacts and issues and recommending resolution plans and strategies.Developed and implemented human resource policies and programs to direct and guide the management of a compensation and a benefits evaluation system, including pay equity requirements; pay and benefit management; performance and attendance management, overtime and compensatory, vacation and sick leave; recruitment and selection; training and development; and employee relations.Ensured human resource policies, systems, processes and procedures are in place; monitored for compliance to employment related legislation and agency policies; identified changes and revisions required; developed and recommended change resolutions.Communicated and interpreted human resource legislation, programs and policies to staff, managers and supervisors, including serving as an advisor on options and alternatives, recommended courses of action and problem solving on human resource management matters like promotion, attendance, job performance, discipline, development, or other personal or sensitive issues.Supported and participated in the recruitment hiring and orientation of staff, including conducting pre-screening interview; performing reference checks; conveying selection decisions, job offers and denial notifications; and, negotiating salary and benefits within established parameters.Participated in the collective bargaining process of two unions.

Toronto, Canada Area

➢ Provided human resources support to employee client groups located across Canada.➢ Advised and guided the senior management team on matters relating to the effective management and optimal performance of the company’s human resources on a national basis.➢ Recommended policy changes, program design and implementation to the Director, Human Resources.➢ Developed / reviewed / administered and oversaw the performance management system, career development program, succession planning system, and all related policies and procedures for maintenance of these systems and programs.➢ Administered total compensation policies, procedures and programs to ensure progressive remuneration systems, incentive programs, benefit programs, recognition programs, and salary administration practices.➢ Responsible for full cycle talent acquisition at all levels ranging from Administrative roles to Senior Director positions.➢ Advised, consulted, planned and assisted in the development of a corporate strategy regarding Succession Planning.➢ Lead the corporate directed employee engagement survey and interpretation of data collection, and provides support to senior management with the creation of Action Plans.➢ Created and delivered adhoc and new employee training programs.

Toronto, Canada Area

➢ As the National HR resource for shared services groups, provided advice and guidance to management on issues relating to employee relations, legal and procedural compliance, talent and performance management, compensation, recruitment & selection and defining organizational structure.➢ Evaluated and monitored the effectiveness of the firm’s compensation, benefit, performance management and incentive programs with an emphasis on aligning total rewards to business strategies and a view to ensuring high employee attraction, retention and internal equity.➢ Participated in the Request for Proposal process for the selection of external benefit plan suppliers including the analysis, interview, selection and management of the implementation process.➢ Facilitated the firm-wide process for any employee engagement survey.➢ Ensured regulatory and legal compliance by actively monitoring and researching regulatory and legislative changes and recommended plan changes where necessary.➢ Consulted on needs analyses with HR Leads and Directors of Professional Development to map learning processes, defined key measureable results, explores learning options, provided recommendations to the business, established learning objectives, and defined key measures for evaluation.➢ Sourced and managed training vendors to meet external training requirements and reported on results.➢ Effectively managed the approved Total Rewards budget providing interim analysis and reporting.➢ Worked with the firm’s pension committee, HR Leads and pension administrator to develop recommendations as required, and provided ongoing program management and development and delivery of communication in regards to the pension program.

Toronto, Canada Area

➢ Managed and provided coaching and mentoring to a team of 4 direct reports (2 Human Resources Coordinators; Human Resources Generalist; Human Resources Assistant) while supporting the day-to-day management of the Human Resources operation.➢ Internal consultant, providing advice and guidance to lawyers and senior management on issues relating to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, talent and performance management including periodic reviews and the development of Performance Improvement Plans when appropriate, compensation, recruitment & selection and defining organizational structure.➢ In collaboration with the Director of HR, designed and recommended separation, redundancy and early retirement packages in line with relevant legislation.➢ Lead the annual performance management process for all support staff and legal administrative assistants.➢ In partnership with the Director of HR, managed the compensation program for support staff and legal administrative assistants, ensuring external and internal equity.➢ Directly participated in final interviews and negotiated competitive employment contracts.➢ Maintained an “open door policy” providing coaching and confidential counseling to all lawyers, managers and employees on issues relating to conflict resolution, performance management, and any employee relations concerns.➢ Ensured that all HR and Management functions, policies and practices are consistent with relevant legislative requirements.➢ Requested by the Chief Operating Officer to create a Total Rewards Program proposal to be pitched to senior management.

Toronto, Canada Area

➢ Responded to all pension and benefit queries for all levels of the Firm; prepared and conducted information sessions regarding benefit enrolment and plan design. ➢ Responsible for disability management including return to work programs for all employees and associates.➢ Provided guidance and counseling to lawyers and senior management within designated client groups on issues relating to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, talent and performance management, compensation, and recruitment & selection.

Etobicoke, Ontario

➢ Full cycle recruitment and selection including monitoring recruiting needs and turn-over rates; advising and communicating recruiting strategy to members of the Management Team.➢ Employee Relations - Prepared employment and separation letters; Advised Management team on severance and early retirement packages; Performed exit interviews; Provided assistance to employees regarding work-related matters and personal concern; Investigated and Managed employee complaints.➢ Policy and Procedures - Reviewed, created, implemented, and communicated corporate HR policies; complied with, and communicated current and relevant legislation, including Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), ESA, PIPEDA, Employment Equity.➢ Benefit Administration - Reviewed and researched Benefit Plan Design; Liaised with Benefit Consultant and Carrier; Prepared and conducted information sessions regarding Benefit re-enrolment and plan design; Tracked Short Term Salary Continuation and Long Term Disability Claims; Monitored Flexible Benefits and Group RRSP Plan.➢ Prepared/communicated retiree information - Counseled Retiring employees; Assisted employees with concerns and questions regarding company benefit plan.➢ Participated in industry related salary surveys (PEO, EHRA).➢ Monitored company compensation program with respect to new hires and salary increases.➢ Liaised with Management Team to assess employee training needs and coordinated in-house and off-site training programs.

Ba (Honours), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Varsity soccerSociology - with a focus on crime legal studies

Hrm, Human Resources

Activities and Societies: SoccerHuman Resources Management