Sheri Kashman Email & Phone Number

Squamish, Bc

A Senior HR Consultant with more than 20 years' progressive HR experience, I am well versed in all areas of human resources from the day-to-day handling of HR operations to strategic HR partnership. In doing so, I work with leaders and their teams to develop, implement and maintain their HR infrastructure in line with the business goals and culture of their organizations and communities. I currently play a key role as a Principal Consultant at the Jouta Performance Group, where I have done so over the last 14 years. In this role, I work with a variety of clients across numerous industries (largely not for profit, First Nations/communities, and Indigenous-led organizations), and collaborate with a team of HR professionals to provide comprehensive HR services. I believe the key to making a radical and inclusive impact in the workplace lies in the alignment of people with organizational culture and goals - along with honest, purposeful communication; genuine relationship building; justice-based and inclusive systems; respectful, compliant business practices; and powerful performance management practices. It is also important to get to know people for the true individuals they are (not just the roles they play in the workplace). Living in Squamish, I divide my time equally between my professional and personal goals. When I'm not in the office, I'm either mountain biking, rock climbing, or exploring the mountains in search of deep back-country snow.

Vancouver, Bc

Primary responsibilities include: - Analyzing client’s current HR practices and recommending/implementing solutions to HR issues and business requirements- Conducting HR audits and preparing comprehensive risk assessment reports, in addition to recommendation proposals and reports for both current and prospective clients - Developing and implementing culturally aligned HR initiatives and programs such as recruitment, orientation & training; performance development & management; compensation programs & administration; compliant policies & practices, etc. - Preparing and implementing employment agreements, confirmation of terms, employee handbooks, forms and associated documents for HR-related initiatives - Fostering long-term client relationships by building trust, coaching, providing feedback and recommendations; acting as a change agent when necessary; assisting with business/HR strategy alignment - Managing internal HR, working closely and strategically with the CEO and all team members at Jouta and providing guidance and mentorship to HR Generalists

Offering comprehensive Human Resources and Office Management start-up, developmental and transitional services: - Develop and implement HR/admin infrastructure (e.g. recruitment, orientation & on-boarding strategies; performance management processes; job descriptions; salary administration; core competency designs; etc.)- Participate in strategic planning efforts- Manage full-cycle recruitment - Advise on and manage transition, downsizing and termination events- Ensure compliance with employment standards and HR legal legislation - Provide employee relations and strategic management support- Handle day-to-day HR related administration and operations

Brisbane, Australia

Responsible for the Australian Studio of an International video game development company. Major accountabilities include: - Providing direction, management and execution of all HR functions- Working closely in conjunction with Studio Leads in Brisbane in addition to HR in both LA & the greater EA community - Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Directors & Project Leads by helping them grow their effectiveness and leadership through hands-on coaching and partnership- Managing and mentoring the studio’s HR Generalist(s) and overseeing all daily HR and staffing operations- Overseeing the Administrative Services Manager with respect to social/culture-building events and health & safety compliance- Managing performance appraisal & total compensation administration processes and working towards integrating EA’s global processes into the Brisbane studio- Playing a key role in planning & managing redundancy efforts due to project cancellations and global EA downsizing

Reporting to the VP of HR: responsible for the Canadian Studio of an International video game development company. Major accountabilities included: - Collaborating with International HR Team to create and implement global HR policies and procedures; developing and implementing programs and initiatives that support both the Studio and the Corporation- Providing guidance and coaching to management team and employees- Managing compensation, job description and benefits administration- Handling full-cycle recruitment, including relocation, work permit and visa issues- Working closely with senior management locally and in the US, managed several large downsizing efforts and played a key role in positioning the studio with transition / retention incentives for critical employees while the broader studio was dissolved.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, was responsible for the planning, provision and management of human resources in support of MSFHR’s organizational strategy, operational goals and culture. Major accountabilities included: - HR infrastructure/policies/procedure development, implementation & management, including business case/initiatives proposals to the Foundation’s Strategic Planning Group- Full-cycle recruitment, selection & orientation - Compensation & benefits consultation and administration- Performance appraisal design, management and support- Termination consultation & administration- Employee relations events coordination & employee/leadership consultation- Occupational Health & Safety management- Supervision of HR and office facilities personnel and general HR administration

Responsible for the planning, provision and coordination of essential human and facilities resources, including: - Full-cycle recruitment- Job description review, classification and maintenance- Policies/procedures & HR infrastructure coordination- Office facilities, workplace renovation & expansion projects coordination

Joined organization as Office Manager, responsible for coordinating design, construction, corporate move and settlement at new premises; upon completion of successful relocation, assumed HR Generalist role. Duties included: - Assisting with the creation and implementation of employee orientation and performance appraisal systems- Conducting new-hire orientations & performance reviews and providing ongoing support/information to employees- Reviewing and revising corporate information, policies and procedures- Assisting with perks, benefits and payroll administration- Planning and coordinating team/morale-building events- Managing facilities and security requirements

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts