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Human Resources Manager for VersaCold 3PL in South Surrey responsible for all Human Resources activities related to employee talent group.Managing people while maintaining a respectful working environment where employees are valued for their performance.

Responsible for providing HR guidance within a multi-company environment, partnering with management to lead HR programs for a multi-unit manufacturing organization (union & non-union) environments.• Strategic review of existing HR programs and policies and development of new programs to attract applicants, and improve hiring, onboarding and retention.• Recommend changes to align workplace with corporate objectives, required regulations, employment law and Human Resources best practices.• Creating revisions to streamline and increase workplace efficiency of prior HR practices.• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees regarding employee relations, performance & engagement issues. Provide advice and guidance to management and supervisors regarding legislation, legal obligations, collective agreement interpretations, and disciplinary meetings.• Owner of all Health & Safety initiatives including conducting all plant safety meetings, safetycommittees, fire safety and all H & S related compliance issues for two plants; including formalizingprocess improvements.• Administer all WSBC injury claims; conduct accident investigations, return to work programs anddisability management.• Work on special projects including research and development of policy improvements, such asdevelopment of a Performance & Salary Compensation Plan, Exit Interview Process, and EmployeeEngagement through Culture Change initiatives etc...• Responsible for over 425 employees in two manufacturing production plants with one direct report,providing guidance, mentoring, and team work.• Drive cultural changes to promote a positive work environment.

As the one person HR department, I was responsible for all aspects of the human resources functions for over 350 employees in the Richmond, BC location.A strong unionized environment, provided sufficient challenges primarily in balancing a positive work environment with daily challenges created by a unionized setting.Primary responsibilities included: Responsible for all Human Resource Management functions for a unionized company of over 300 employees while overseeing the HR activities of a sister unit in Toronto, Ontario. With a focus on strategic goals to align with company and headquarter objectives, I was able to realize several hundred thousand dollars in savings.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:1. Reduced absenteeism by 42% in one year by focusing primarily on counseling employees.2. Reduced costs related to WCB premiums experience rating by 32% over a 3-year period.3. Increased seasonal staff by 36% in a 3-month period; interviewing, reference checking, hiring, andonboarding.4. Improving employment culture by fostering a trusting and respectful work environment, throughcoaching Supervisors and Managers on building a “values based” workplace.