Laurie Wright Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area

Laurie’s specialties include: Strategic & HR LeadershipTalent Acquisition & ManagementOrganizational EffectivenessCultural TransformationLeadership DevelopmentSuccession PlanningEmployee Engagement & Employee ExperienceAssessments - Learning & Development PlansExecutive Coaching & ConsultingEmployer Value PropositionsEmployer Branding

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

VersaCold is a food-first supply chain company with one of North America’s largest cold chain networks. Accountable for the transformation & execution of VersaCold’s Human Resources strategy. Reported to the CEO & President.•Responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive and sustainable human capital, employee relations, labour relations, talent acquisition and organizational development strategy and plan aligned with the company’s growth strategy•Developed a… Show more VersaCold is a food-first supply chain company with one of North America’s largest cold chain networks. Accountable for the transformation & execution of VersaCold’s Human Resources strategy. Reported to the CEO & President.•Responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive and sustainable human capital, employee relations, labour relations, talent acquisition and organizational development strategy and plan aligned with the company’s growth strategy•Developed a strategic national labour relations plan – 28 CBA’s; 8 Unions resulting in significant reduction of grievances and arbitration's•Developed & implemented a rigorous Succession Planning & Talent Management process & plan•Led the human capital integration of a large acquisition•Aligned internal communications and messaging with VersaCold’s purpose, vision and values Show less

Mississauga

Samuel is the largest family-owned metals processor & distributor in NA. Over 100+ locations and 5,500 employees globally.Accountable for the transformation of Samuel’s global people & culture strategic plan. Reporting to the CEO and HRCC of the Board.•Led the development and execution of a comprehensive and sustainable human capital, total rewards and organizational development strategy and plan in order to support the achievement of Samuel’s strategic growth plan•Implemented… Show more Samuel is the largest family-owned metals processor & distributor in NA. Over 100+ locations and 5,500 employees globally.Accountable for the transformation of Samuel’s global people & culture strategic plan. Reporting to the CEO and HRCC of the Board.•Led the development and execution of a comprehensive and sustainable human capital, total rewards and organizational development strategy and plan in order to support the achievement of Samuel’s strategic growth plan•Implemented a strategic internal communications and change management plan resulting in increased engagement levels, customer service levels and leadership effectiveness•Developed and executed a Shared Services HR model resulting in improved efficiencies & reduced costs•Implemented a rigorous Succession Planning & Talent Management system •Created a learning and development strategy to achieve increased employee retention, leadership competencies and sales growth. Show less

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Provision of Human Resources consulting including: human capital strategic plan development; employee engagement; employee communications, training and development; policy development and review, change management; cultural transformation, executive / management coaching and facilitation, and team building.Clients included: family run businesses, large wholesale/distributor of industrial products, small to medium size company's within the B2B sector.

Richmond Hill

Canada’s largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener products to Canadian industries and government. $1+ billion in sales with 175 branches, 6 distribution centres and 2600 team members across Canada. W.W. Grainger, parent company since 1996, is North America’s leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products, with global operations and sales of $10+ billion.Responsible for the strategic growth of the business resulting in double sales growth, margin and… Show more Canada’s largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener products to Canadian industries and government. $1+ billion in sales with 175 branches, 6 distribution centres and 2600 team members across Canada. W.W. Grainger, parent company since 1996, is North America’s leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products, with global operations and sales of $10+ billion.Responsible for the strategic growth of the business resulting in double sales growth, margin and profitability. Reported to the Canadian President and a member of AGI’s Executive Leadership team - accountable for all Human Resources, Communications, Health & Safety, M&A Human Capital Due Diligence & Integration functions. Throughout 2009 - 2012, Acklands-Grainger was recognized as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. Show less

Toronto (Head Office - London, Ontario)

Member of Senior Management Committee responsible for strategic planning and direction for over 175 branch locations. Full national Human Resource function responsibility including: change initiatives, policy development, compensation, pension & benefits, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, organizational planning, performance management, coaching, and recruiting.

Scarborough

Provided Human Resources support to a large "job shop" manufacturing company. Established a Human Resources plan including recruiting, Total Quality Management, Employee Circles, EH&S, policies & procedures. Recognized as Top Manufacturing Employee Circle Pogram by the Society of Quality & Participation.

Milton, Ontario

Joined Karmax when the business was in a "pre-construction" state and staffed the facility for full production. Held several positions beginning with a HR Coordinator resposnible for recruiting all non management positions (travelled North America, Europe and South Africa to acquire talent), which included skilled tradespeople, engineers, general labourers and administrative staff. Promoted to Training & Development Manager focusing primarily on leadership development.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Post Graduate Diploma, Human Resources Management

Diploma, High Impact Leadership

Hr Executive Leadership Development Program (2 Year Program), Hr Executive Leadership Development Certificate