Shawna Agathos Email & Phone Number

London, Canada Area

Human Resources Coordinator/Administrative AssistantLerners LLP 2014 - Present • Coordinate the recruitment and selection processes; including post jobs, review resumes, telephone and in person interviews, references, prepare documentation, and oversee the onboarding process.• Process new hires, changes, attendance, and terminations in the HRIS.• Coordinate employee orientation and training.• Manage the training process for new and existing staff members.• Manage the Co-operative Placement Program through various colleges and Secondary Schools.• Assist with the firm benefit program and communicate information to firm members.• Participate in the coordination and administration of the annual staff performance review process.• Plan and organize all firm events and meetings. This involves coordinating summer events, staff appreciation, lawyer retreats, Take Our Kids to Work and flu clinics. • Maintain up-to-date employee records (paper and electronically), various firm documents such as organizational charts, firm policies and procedures, staff manuals, and Human Resources and Administration calendars.• Coordinate employee programs such as birthdays, service anniversaries, departures, referral program, casual days, and life events (births, marriage, death of family members).• Manage firm memberships such as GoodLife, Law Society, LawPro, and Advocates’ Society.• Prepare correspondence, such as letters, agendas, and reports.• Approve invoices, request cheques and process expense reports.• Organize Executive Committee meetings and take minutes.• Manage calendars, schedules, and travel arrangements.• Responsible for the coordination of Health and Safety within the workplace which includes leading the Joint Health and Safety Committee, prepare agenda, take minutes, organize health and wellness seminars, ensure monthly inspections are completed and act as a certified member.• Assist with special projects and perform other related duties.

• Hired, trained and evaluated new members of the Client Services Team.• Managed the team, front reception and conference rooms/boardrooms.• Solicited and communicated feedback and ideas from the team, clients, staff, and lawyers.• Trained the team with current and up-to-date information regarding policies and procedures.• Maintained and implemented enhancements to various databases.• Purchased and maintained inventory for company promotional items and print material.• Recommended and initiated best practices regarding administrative guidelines/processes and routines.• Coordinated training for firm members.• Assisted with firm marketing initiatives and the organization of all firm activities.• Supported the entire recruitment and on-boarding process from beginning to end.• Conducted exit interviews.• Informed employees of changes to their duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.• Maintained and update documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks / directories, and performance evaluation forms.• Updated information in the HRIS and the benefit provider software.• Involved in confidential employee related issues.• Participated on many committees (United Way, Social, Joint Health & Safety, Bill 168, AODA).

Human Resource Mangement Certificate

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