Mallory Datta
Toronto,ON
Summary
HR Coordinator with 4+ years of progressive experience supporting both manufacturing and corporate environments. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, payroll coordination, employee relations, health & safety programs, benefits and pension administration, training and development, and HR operations. Known for managing high-volume workloads, improving processes, and maintaining strong employee relationships in fast-paced environments. Currently pursuing CHRL designation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Coordinator
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Whitby, ON
01.2023 - Current
- Design and develop internal training programs and materials for plant and office staff
- Collaborate with management to review and approve training aligned with operational needs
- Facilitate and deliver in-person training sessions across departments
- Coordinate external training programs (e.g., equipment certifications) with third-party providers
- Ensure employees receive adequate hands-on practice prior to completing practical evaluations
- Track training completion and maintain accurate records for compliance
- Coordinate biweekly payroll processing through Payworks, including timesheet audits, approvals, and discrepancy resolution
- Review and validate payroll data, ensuring compliance with internal audit controls
- Liaise with Finance and leadership on payroll reporting and labour tracking
- Administer full-cycle employee benefits and pension programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
- Act as primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to health, dental, and pension plans
- Coordinate with external providers to ensure accurate coverage, billing, and issue resolution
- Manage full-cycle recruitment using Pereless ATS, including job postings, screening, interviews, and offer coordination
- Improve recruitment processes, increasing candidate flow and reducing turnaround time
- Provide HR support to 100+ employees across multiple departments
- Conduct full-cycle employee relations investigations, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes
- Support performance management processes and provide guidance to managers
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive employee matters
- Manage WSIB claims, including lost-time cases and full-cycle return-to-work programs
- Conduct workplace incident investigations and support corrective action planning
- Coordinate monthly Health & Safety training programs and maintain compliance records
- Support Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) initiatives and communication
- Manage short-term disability (STD) claims, including documentation, communication, and coordination with providers
- Facilitate safe and effective return-to-work programs, including modified duties and accommodation planning
- Liaise with employees, management, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions back to work
- Plan and coordinate employee engagement initiatives and company events
- Manage event logistics including scheduling, communications, and vendor coordination
- Support employee recognition programs such as service anniversaries and milestone awards
- Support corporate training rollouts and policy updates
- Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and internal documentation
HR Administrator
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Whitby, ON
10.2021 - 01.2023
Student HR Administrator
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Whitby, ON
09.2021 - 10.2021
Education
Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate -
Durham College
12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Gender & Women’s Studies (Social Justice)
Trent University
09-2020
Skills
- Training & Development
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & ATS (Pereless)
- HRIS & Payroll (Payworks, Costpoint, Epicor)
- Short-Term Disability (STD) & Return-to-Work (RTW) Coordination
- WSIB Claims Management & Workplace Incident Investigations
- Employee Relations Investigations
- Employee Relations Support
- Health & Safety & Compliance
- Benefits & Pension Administration
- Onboarding & Orientation
- HR Reporting & Documentation
- Process Improvement
- Employee Engagement & Initatives
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented an Attendance Management Program, improving consistency and accountability across the organization
- Self-taught and implemented Microsoft Power BI to report on monthly HR KPIs, enhancing data visibility and decision-making
- Participated in multiple internal and external audits, contributing to successful outcomes for both Whitby and Plano, Texas sites
- Received an ECAP Award for planning and executing a company-wide employee engagement event (bowling), recognized for strong participation and overall success
- Achieved 100% completion of corporate compliance training, demonstrating strong commitment to regulatory and organizational standards
Certification
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
- CHRL Candidate (in progress)
Timeline
HR Coordinator
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
01.2023 - Current
HR Administrator
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
10.2021 - 01.2023
Student HR Administrator
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
09.2021 - 10.2021
Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate -
Durham College
Bachelor of Arts - Gender & Women’s Studies (Social Justice)
Trent University