HR Lead managing operations for over 8 labs across 6 provinces, with a focus on Employee Relations, Business Operations, Immigration, HR Operations Management, and building HR infrastructure. I drive efficient HR processes and align strategies with organizational objectives to support business growth and employee success.

• Collaborated closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, increase productivity, and boost retention rates.• Provided performance management guidance to management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.• Participated in the planning and implementation of an organization-wide compensation review as a member of the HR team.• Contributed to defining and scoping the role of an HR Business Partner within the organization in collaboration with HR team members.• Supported managers, employees, and leadership teams with team allocation, ensuring smooth transitions between incoming and outgoing departments.• Designed, maintained, and modified process workflows in HR systems to optimize efficiency and enhance employee experience.• Created and managed special projects, such as Jira ticketing systems and HRIS training programs.• Ensured data integrity in HR systems through regular reviews, verification, protocols, training, audits, security, governance, monitoring, and adherence to best practices.

• Assumed an informal lead role overseeing a team of 8 HR Generalists, responsible for tracking and addressing metric gaps in areas such as attendance, attrition, engagement, and labor planning.• Consulted with managers on performance management and provided guidance in conducting performance evaluations and conversations with direct reports.Worked with site lead and senior operations leaders on weekly workforce planning.• Provided training to new HR employees on retention programs and internal transfers.• Assisted managers in addressing employee inquiries related to time off, benefits, accommodations, and leave of absences.• Developed and implemented comprehensive engagement plans for employees during high-volume periods such as Amazon Peak and Prime.• Conducted investigations into cases of harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence.

Recruited healthcare professionals in unionized environment, process employee letters and forms for new hires, transfers, promotions, leaves, salary adjustments, etc. Input employee data and maintain its integrity in management information systems. Provide information to departments for orientation and training scheduling.

Responsible for recruiting, creating and distributing recruitment materials, posting job listings on various platforms, tracking and analyzing key metrics, and providing support to selected candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure a smooth transition into employment.

• Developed a marketing and communication plan that leveraged the external presence of the Local Committee.• Managed external communications, including press releases, articles, and networking events.• Oversaw all communication platforms, including websites, blogs, and social media platforms.

• Successfully created and maintained corporate partnerships, resulting in enhanced business relationships.• Worked as part of the executive body of the team to plan and strategize organizational goals of the committee.• Spearheaded a team of 10 members to achieve the Local Committee's objectives through effective leadership and collaboration.• Managed logistics for various events, including training sessions and interviews, ensuring seamless execution.• Conducted thorough screening and interviewing of internship candidates to create a shortlist of highly qualified individuals.• Facilitated the visa process and assisted new hires with settling into Canada.• Conducted monthly check-ins with partnered companies to monitor the company and employees' overall experience.

• Planed, organized and run member recruitment and orientation day• Managed Member Program experience across the branch• Curated and leveraged a feedback system towards improving the Local Committee operations• Developing initiatives including rewards and recognition programs, mentor-ship

• Researched opportunities for positive public exposure and education• Assisted in the planning, promoting and logistics for fundraising and promotional event• Collaborated in executing special summer events like; Pets in the Park; Dog Days of Summer; Night to Howl Walkathon