Well-qualified HR Professional with over 15 years of proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Passionate within manufacturing industries with focus on healthy and alternative lifestyle choices.
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Aleksandra Farrell, CHRP
Surrey,BC
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Conagra Foods Canada LTD
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Reporting to the Director of HR at Conagra provide HR strategic leadership and expertise to the plant management and HR team with 260 employees producing meat alternative products.
- Led transition from privately to public owned during two acquisitions (Pinnacle Foods and Conagra Brands)
- Led decision-making and implementation of company HR policies, programs, procedures,benefits and compensation strategies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
- Provide strategic support to plant manager with business goals and recommendations of HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Provide continual leadership and guidance to all employees on problem solving, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and litigation avoidance and increased effectiveness in maintaining good working relationships
- Advise decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Monitor and handle all employees' claims/disputes involving performance-based, conflict and harassment incidents.
HR Manager - Contract
Golden Boy Foods Inc, Post Holdings
05.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Reporting to Director of Operations and Director of HR managed all Human Resources and Health and Safety functions for 160 employees and acted as a strategic partner supporting transition with Canada wide acquisition by Post Foods. Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Employee Relations Specialist/ Advisor - Contract
Savers -VV Stores
11.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Reporting to Director of TM relations increased support to Managers across Canada (150 stores, 5000 employees) in areas of duty to accommodate, harassment/bullying/workplace violence investigations and resolutions, mediation and conflict resolution and assisted with responses to external complaints received from Ministry of Labor, Human Rights Commission/Tribunal and Civil Court.
HR Generalist
Lilydale – A Sofina Foods Company
05.2012 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Reporting to HR Manager, provided support to 7 plant supervisors and 350 unionized employees at this food processing plant regarding recruitment, management and elimination of grievances, Labor Relations initiatives, rolled out new Attendance Management and Performance Management programs and worked collaboratively with Health and Safety to effectively manage disability claims and RTW programs, created and managed new process for hiring and onboarding employees.
HR Generalist -Contract
Atlas Logistics
11.2010 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Reporting to HR Manager provided generalist support to HR, payroll and labour relations in a 250 employee unionized, 3rd party Cold Storage/Logistics provider, provided high volume recruitment for warehouse workers to maintain ready workforce, minimized organizational risk by focusing on best practices in Attendance Management and Claims Management and worked collaboratively with payroll to ensure pay increases and benefits were processed and paid appropriately, increased employee engagement by developing committees, programs, incentives and recognition programs.
HR Manager - Contract
Nordstar Kitchens Ltd
05.2010 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Reporting to CFO assisted with all HR functions relating to compensation, benefit recruitment, attendance and performance issues, as well as, all labor relations in this unionized privately owned 200 employees kitchen cabinet manufacturing plant.
HR Associate/ Attendance Promotion Analyst
Vancouver Coastal Health
06.2007 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Reporting to HR Advisors and working within the Employee Engagement/Labour Relations department, provided support in all areas of labour relations and Attendance Wellness Promotion Program for this province wide health service provider, acted as primary contact and liaison for all Labor Relations issues and collective agreement interpretations for 1500 employees, effectively handled large numbers of displaced employees managing the bumping process and ensuring smooth transitions into new placements, provide high-quality administrative and research support to Regional Managers and HR Advisors.
Education
BCITBurnaby, BC
Certificate from HR Management
University Overview
Trend College
Diploma from Business Management
University Overview
UBC
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
University Overview
Skills
- Predictive Index Accreditation, HPO and HBDI
- Strategies for Cross-Cultural Communications UBC
- Results-Centered Leadership Training, Catalyst Training Services
- Leading for Performance, Coaching Studio
- Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict, BC Justice Institute
- Dealing with Difficult Clients
- Group Facilitation
- Managing WBC and Disability Claims
- Grievances Resolutions
Affiliations
Affiliations
Active Member - Chartered Professions in HR of BC & Yukon
Active Member - Canadian Payroll Association
Additional Information
Additional Information
Proficient computer skills with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and HRIS PeopleSoft, ESP, Ulti-Pro, ADP, Citrix, Kronos, Net Time, Halogen, Success Factors (P2), Workday
Timeline
Conagra Foods Canada LTD
HR Manager
08.2016 - Current
Golden Boy Foods Inc, Post Holdings
HR Manager - Contract
05.2015 - 08.2016
Savers -VV Stores
Employee Relations Specialist/ Advisor - Contract
11.2014 - 05.2015
Lilydale – A Sofina Foods Company
HR Generalist
05.2012 - 09.2014
Atlas Logistics
HR Generalist -Contract
11.2010 - 05.2012
Nordstar Kitchens Ltd
HR Manager - Contract
05.2010 - 11.2010
Vancouver Coastal Health
HR Associate/ Attendance Promotion Analyst
06.2007 - 05.2010
BCIT
Certificate from HR Management
Trend College
Diploma from Business Management
UBC
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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