Goal-oriented Human Resources Specialist with 15 years of experience in training protocol development and policy implementation. Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budget development and adherence. Accomplished in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
FGF Brands
09.2020 - 02.2023
Worked closely with Manufacturing Leaders and Team Members to drive Human Resources programs, processes and policies to continuously enhance working relationships
Executed all Talent and Development engagement and improvement initiatives at the site level to increase retention and attraction
Advised Manufacturing Leaders on Team Member relations issues, ie
Performance management, attendance management, respect in the workplace and code of conduct
Conducted progressive discipline processes including investigations, documentation, recommendations and coaching related to discipline and performance improvement
Acted as the first point of contact for all hourly Team Members on all Team Member relations questions, concerns and issues
Maintained an in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day to day management of Team Members reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Utilized full process of all HR systems (ADP, Navex, etc.)
Worked closely with Manufacturing Leaders to determine staffing requirements and ensured day to day manpower needs were met
Acted as the main point of contact for recruitment agency partners, overseeing agency communications, ensuring that the agency team members are set up in HRIS correctly
Worked closely with T&D Business Partner and Manufacturing Leaders to create agency action plans for staffing challenges and issues
Supported any location specific audits by ensuring all new hire, training and policy signs off are accurate and up to date
Conducted onboarding, engagement surveys and huddle talks with FGF Team Members
Ensured accurate recordkeeping of Team Members within HRIS system and Time and
Attendance System including inputting absences and correcting errors/issues
Actively participated and advocated Health & Safety initiatives including vaccination clinics, first aid and safety meetings.
Human Resources Account Manager
Cardinal Meats Limited, Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd
01.2016 - 09.2020
Leading and involved in the day to day temporary staffing for a large volume account – Cardinal Meats
Successfully recruited, onboarded and managed 250 – 350 temporary employees during seasonal peak periods and 100 – 150 during other periods from an Human Resources stand point
Conducted training, orientation, coaching/counseling and payroll for all employees on all shifts (morning, afternoon and night)
Conducted training with temporary staff with regards to GMP, HACPP and SQF to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures from a food safety perspective on initial onboarding and annual timelines
Was the first point of contact for employees and clients – including HR Director, supervisors, managers, team leads and senior leaders of the organization
Successfully managed client relations and heavily involved in forecasting employment needs with client, invoicing issues, training needs, etc
Managed attendance, health and safety and the reporting of metrics to client
Providing resourceful information regarding company policies and procedures in addition to the employment standard laws within the province of Ontario
Human Resources Specialist
ET ZONE SUPPLIES INC
03.2012 - 01.2016
Assisted the Human Resources department with forecasting employment needs followed by
Sourcing candidates both internally and externally, conducting interviews, background/criminal tests, and reference checks
Effectively updated and conducted various training and development programs in accordance
To the Ontario Health and Safety regulations in the workplace and other policies and procedures enforced in the organization
Worked with staff to determine training needs, progress and developed action plans for training difficulties
Maintained the HRIS with employee and payroll information
Maintained several HR spreadsheets as per business needs
Organized various staff events throughout the year to encourage positive relationships
Coordinated and conducted various employee communications via announcements, posters, employee handbook/welcome packages, and presentations
Implemented the employee of the month award to promote recognition, motivation, and
Production
Administered benefit programs such as health, dental, vision in addition to managed LTD, STD and WSIB claims.
Human Resources Onsite Coordinator
Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd
08.2007 - 02.2012
Involved in the recruitment, managing and contiuous training and development of temporary staff for a large volume account – Mars Canada
Provided advice and counsel to management and staff on a variety of HR related areas including progressive discipline, employee engagement, training and development and program implementations
As an agency partner, worked closely with the Senior Director of Human Resources and hiring managers to develop and implement HR policies and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals of the organization for the temporary staff
Identified training difficulties, handled all record keeping and tracked individual employee progress for all training programs within the company including health and safety, machine operating, employee conduct, Microsoft Office, Wonderlic, etc
Daily maintenance of HRIS including but not limited to entering and updating employee information, compensation, creating and distributing reports as per business needs
Calculated new hire and turnover metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis
Conducted background/reference checks, created offer letters and preformed orientation training for new staff.
Education
M.D. -
Dow Medical College
Karachi, Pakistan
Bachelor of Science -
Karachi University
Karachi, Pakistan
Graduate Certification Program - Human Resources Management
Sheridan College
Brampton, Canada
Skills
Customer Relations
Planning Policy Integrations
Managing Employee Relations
Coaching Leadership
Employee Performance Management
Performance Management Systems
HR Systems
Human Resources Operations
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
FGF Brands
09.2020 - 02.2023
Human Resources Account Manager
Cardinal Meats Limited, Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd
01.2016 - 09.2020
Human Resources Specialist
ET ZONE SUPPLIES INC
03.2012 - 01.2016
Human Resources Onsite Coordinator
Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd
08.2007 - 02.2012
M.D. -
Dow Medical College
Bachelor of Science -
Karachi University
Graduate Certification Program - Human Resources Management