Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Principled and driven HR leader with a strong ability to build relationships across all levels of business while fostering positive employee relations. Provides strategic, high-quality advice and support in designing and delivering people management solutions that align with business objectives.
- Partner with senior leadership to shape and execute people strategies that drive organizational performance and cultural transformation. - Lead a team of Human Resources professionals across Canada, delivering comprehensive HR support for operations including R&D, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation & retail. - Support change management initiatives aligned with organizational growth, cultural transformation, and operational excellence. - Drive enterprise-wide employee engagement initiatives and foster a listening culture to strengthen leadership capability and organizational culture. - Coach and mentor the HR team, guiding resolution of complex business challenges and sensitive employee matters. - Proactively pursue process improvements to streamline HR operations, ensuring consistency and efficiency while fostering innovation and adaptability. - Develop and maintain HR policies and practices to ensure compliance with employment legislation and organizational standards.
- Coached and advised leadership on employee relations, compensation strategies, corrective actions, and investigations, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk. - Championed initiatives to foster an engaged safety culture across operations, driving accountability and ownership for workplace safety. - Led HR team on process improvements and enhancing the employee experience. - Provided strategic guidance to managers, strengthening people practices and aligning teams with organizational goals. - Oversaw non-work-related accommodations, Short-Term Disability, and Return-to-Work programs, supporting employee well-being and operational continuity. - Led employee engagement initiatives and fostered positive employee relations to enhance workplace culture. - Analyzed retention trends, identified risk areas, and implemented actionable strategies to improve workforce stability and reduce turnover.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for professional and manufacturing roles across Canada, including positions in medical devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and consumer goods. - Partnered with senior leaders and hiring managers at all levels to develop recruitment strategies aligned with business needs, ensuring timely and quality hires. - Attended on-site university and college recruitment events to attract top new graduates and strengthen talent pipelines for critical roles. - Delivered an exceptional candidate experience through streamlined communication and branding initiatives, enhancing Johnson & Johnson’s employer reputation.
- Supervised and developed two direct reports (HR Coordinator and HR Assistant) to strengthen HR service delivery. - Led numerous employee relations investigations, providing guidance on corrective actions to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. - Managed Canadian talent acquisition for professional and manufacturing roles, aligning with corporate TA processes and reducing time-to-fill for critical positions. - Drove organizational initiatives and engagement programs, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. - Facilitated performance and career development discussions with managers and employees, supporting growth and succession planning.
- Delivered full-scope HR support for Canadian operations, including union and non-union groups. - Processed payroll for three business entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. - Supported negotiation of a four-year collective agreement and maintained strong union relations through proactive engagement and grievance resolution. - Guided managers on performance, compensation, disability, and attendance management, driving accountability and compliance. - Led full-cycle recruitment for professional and hourly roles, improving talent acquisition efficiency. - Developed and implemented policies and procedures aligned with legislation and corporate standards.
- Provided leadership for culture change, team building, and employee engagement - Provided guidance and direction to managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, and performance management - Responsible for recruitment and selection – hourly and site management positions - Conducted investigations, discussions and coaching sessions with associates, recommended corrective actions - Implemented process and provided ongoing management for Absence Management: including case management of short-term leave, Long Term Disability, return to work and modified duties - Benefits SME, internal liaison for all associate inquiries on benefits and pension - Implemented and facilitated weekly supervisor meetings - Participated in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures in accordance with legislation - Actively participated in Health and Safety initiatives and programs including WSIB claims - Responsible for employee engagement activities (United Way, BBQ’s and Luncheons) - Managed Service Award recognition program including annual showroom tours - Worked with HRIS program Insync (Ceridian Blue)
- First line of communication for 800 employees - Updated and created job descriptions, screened resumes, interviewed candidates as well as presented job offers and orientation - Coordinated and administered benefit and pension plan changes - Oversaw Long-Term Disability plan (application forms; employer portions; overage notification) - Managed Federal Government Worksharing Program, including submitting amendments and assisting employees with registration and payment issues - Administered temporary layoffs and terminations in accordance with legislative and company standards (calculated severance packages and prepared formal letters) - Managed employee complaints - Administered all record keeping for HR and H&S department - Assisted in the implementation of new policies and procedures - Promoted scholarship program and assisted applicants - Responsible for data management within the HRIS (Insync Ceridian Blue) with regards to all employee information and payroll data changes - Assisted managers and supervisors with concerns relating to attendance and temporary labour - Participated in the JHSC (meetings and implementing new policies and procedures, made recommendations for improvements) - Coordinated Service Recognition Program - Responsible for the maintenance of all Human Resources bulletin boards and forms - Published weekly communication reports and other various announcements as needed - Daily use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Insync, Kronos (JDEdwards), Crystal Reports, Lotus Notes and the Internet