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I am a dedicated and proactive Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience in unionized and non-unionized organizations. During my tenure of more than four years with Atira Women's Resource Society, I developed extensive expertise across a range of HR and labor relations functions, enhancing organizational culture, compliance, and workforce support.I successfully managed the layoff process for over 100 employees with empathy and professionalism, ensuring full adherence to labor laws, transparent communication, and comprehensive support for affected staff. Led and coordinated the grievance handling process, consistently achieving timely, fair, and effective resolutions while maintaining open and respectful communication with all parties.Advised leadership on the interpretation and application of collective agreements and employment standards, driving informed decision-making and fostering compliance across the organization.Cultivated a positive working environment through proactive collaboration with union representatives, promoting mutual respect, open dialogue, and effective negotiation.I designed and delivered targeted labor relations training programs for management and staff, enhancing understanding and compliance with collective bargaining, grievance handling, and labor laws.Supported organizational alignment with labor legislation and HR best practices, ensuring policies and procedures reflected both statutory requirements and a commitment to positive employee relations.