James McGinlay, CHRP

HR Professional | Strategic Leadership | Labour Relations | Training and Development

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

With extensive experience in relationship building and Human Resources, I excel in leveraging my interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills to drive successful project outcomes. My expertise includes developing and managing comprehensive training programs that align with organizational goals while fostering employee growth and engagement. I’m passionate about creating environments where employees feel valued and supported, and I’m skilled in implementing HR strategies that contribute to both individual and organizational success. I’m constantly seeking new perspectives and approaches to achieve goals more effectively. As Alain de Botton said, “Anyone who isn’t embarrassed by who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough.” I try to remember this tongue in cheek quote to help guide my commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.

Experience

  • Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. (Permanent Full-time · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Human Resources Business Partner
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Learning Specialist
      Mar 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Human Resources Administrator
      Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Lead Project Assistant at Humology (Human-Technology) Lab - George Brown College Research and Innovation Division
    Jun 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos