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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Understanding and providing specialized HR solutions to clients suited to their needs including but not limited to onboarding/offboarding programs, full cycle recruitment, policy creation & implementation, and compliance.

Toronto, Canada Area

DESCH is the parent company of Ricarda's and partly CIRVIS Consulting. I was initially hired by Ricarda's and moved over to CIRVIS Consulting to oversee all HR initiatives at both DESCH & Ricarda's. Through CIRVIS Consulting, I also successfully sourced and placed candidates for companies within the Property Management and Healthcare industries in Accounting, Sales, and Customer Service positions.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

DESCH is a multinational company specializing in advanced mechanical and plant engineering. I have been brought on to their Canadian division to build HR structure, implement Health & Safety including stringent and appropriate COVID-19 precautionary measures, and drive employee focus in the company. Over the past year, my responsibilities include: - Spearhead the restart and revamp of our Health & Safety Program including full revision of our H&S policies and procedures, monthly H&S lunch and learns, and restart of JHSC- Create and implement strong COVID-19 precautionary measures and protocols leading to a successful Ministry of Labor Audit and proactive workplace- Instrumental in the organizational restructure and leadership change resulting in a more transparent and inclusive workplace- Provide guidance to both staff and executives on various HR matters compliant to the Employment Standards Act and Ontario H&S Act- Develop and maintain all HR Policies & Procedures compliant to DESCH and ESA standards- Commitment for HR Communication monthly to staff on various Company and employee news, milestones, and information to know- Creating a new Recruitment & On- boarding strategy that ensures we hire the right fit for the company and provide a positive and fulsome initiation into DESCH- Rolling out our Employee Recognition Program to highlight our staff's wonderful achievements on their tenure with the company- Work with Employment Lawyer to revise all salary & hourly Offer Letters to ensure validity and protection of company - Analyze and benchmark compensation of all roles; provide report and proposed recommendation for ongoing commitment to staff and COLA- Supporting ISO9001 and AS9100 training compliance with all staff

Toronto, Canada Area

Ricarda’s is a hospitality concept offering Mediterranean cuisine in a full service restaurant, bakery/cafe, catering, and events in downtown Toronto. Brought on to develop structure and build competencies within all HR functions, my responsibilities include: - Work closely with COO & Executive Chef to provide coaching and collaborate on action plans for performance management, succession planning, progressive discipline, and ESA regulations - Full cycle recruitment and onboarding process of hourly, seasonal, and salary management roles - Manage and process payroll biweekly including ROE issuance, off cycle payments, and new hire additions/terminations/team changes- Create and implement all HR Policies & Procedures compliant to Ricarda's and ESA standards- Ensure all employee records, payroll, and policies are compliant with ESA, resulting in successful Ministry of Labor Audit on our Employment practices and standards - Communicate, advise, and be the main point of contact for leaders, management, and staff on various ESA related concerns, employee relations, and our HR policies for up to 130 employees- Conduct investigations and provide recommendations on next steps including corrective action and performance management - Benefits administration including review of current plan and providing recommendations on potential cost saving options for Ricarda's

Toronto, Canada Area

Chase Hospitality Group was founded in 2013 with a goal to redefine hospitality in North America. At the time of my departure, it had 9 critically acclaimed restaurants including The Chase, Chase Fish & Oyster, Kasa Moto, Planta Yorkville, Planta Burger, Palm Lane, Arthur's, Planta South Beach and Planta Queen.With up to 750 employees in both Canada and US, my responsibilities include:- Act as day to day resource for all HR inquiries and concerns- Full process recruitment cycle for both hourly and salaried staff, including 2 restaurant openings and 2 patio summer seasons - On boarding and orientation for all new hires- Occupational Health & Safety; WSIB claims and assisting with return to work claims- Employee Relations - investigations & incident reporting - Training & Development: create training plans for all hourly roles and successfully organized and facilitated a 1 day Concierge Workshop for all Concierge at each concept - Performance Management & Progressive Discipline- LMIA, OINP & PR Support- Collaborate and support payroll with pay changes, vacation pay out, and payroll inquiries

Vancouver, Canada Area

A boutique construction company, I assisted with building a solid culture of accountability while upholding our strong values through performance management, training workshops, and team eventsAccomplishments- Created and facilitated the employee engagement survey; utilized results to initiate new programs and functions (i.e. wellness program, recognition, and gain share)- Performance Management: creating a process to ensure alignment of standards and expectations that can be measured and quantified; facilitated workshops on self evaluation and constructive peer feedback- Coordinated all events based on Nexus values, focusing on development of staff, team building, and philanthropy

Greater Chicago Area

Chosen to partake in a 3 month internship in Chicago for one of the top catering/restaurant group in Chicago, I learned the foundation of the full recruitment process and the eye for talent acquisition for successful candidates within the hospitality industry. Key Accomplishments: - Successfully recruited and on boarded for positions for Marketing Coordinator, Sustainability Intern, Receptionist, and Purchasing Manager - Led orientations for 4-10 new hires weekly- Assisted with payroll, training, and exposure to basic HR functions

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba

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