CLIFF SCOTT

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A self-motivated, highly organized Human Resources Professional who is a proven team player, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated success in exceeding client expectations. My experience includes health and safety, recruitment and selection and employee relations. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Wal-Mart Canada Corporation (August 2008 – June 2014) Store Human Resources Manager (Store People Manager)

Implement and maintained the Human Resource Programs, Practices and Policies while ensuring the Culture, Beliefs and Values were understood and supported by both associates and management

Improved, strengthened and facilitated associate grass root meetings, supported actions and communications

Analyzed the annual grass roots results with store manager, developed, communicated, and executed action plans, championed and supported associate needs, increasing associate engagement by 20 percent

Ensured robust succession and development planning for hourly associates and mid level management

Oversaw recruitment activity, work force planning, and ensured vacancy rate was to structure through effective hiring and promotion of hourly associates and mid level management

Sponsored the development of the in store personnel manager

Executed, implemented the training plans and programs for associate and mid level managers

Directed store assistant, speciality, mid level and personnel management in the interpretation and application of policies and people programs

Coordinated, delegated the execution of all company communication plans to associates with and through the store management team

Promoted, fostered a better interpretation, use of company sponsored communication vehicles and programs to store management and personnel manager

Participated and communicated at store rotational meetings, added value to people policies and programs

Ensured the proper execution of all company people practices, procedures and policies at store level

Advised, and translated the application of policies to associates and all management

Actively participated on the Health and Safety Committee

Actively participated, strengthened the Social Committee, ensured store maintained its first place position as number one fundraising participant in two districts, raised over $30, 000 for CMN Canada Rubber Group Inc. (June 2006 – July 2008)

Human Resources Manager/Health and Safety Coordinator

Planned, organized, and evaluated the operations of the Human Resources department

Coordinated internal and external training activities

Planned human resources requirements in conjunction with other departments

Developed and implemented company policies and procedures

Organized employee information meetings on employment policies, benefits and compensation

Actively participated on various joint committees

Maintained departmental reports and records

Managed the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (WSIB) Safety Groups Program

Administered employee development, training, health and safety element programs

Served as initial point of advice, problem resolution, and facilitated in the areas of employee relations, performance management, and employee discipline, and documentation; advised both employees and management regarding employee relations policies

Managed recruiting operations such as tracking of resumes, contacting applicants, scheduling interviews, preparation of interview questions, recommended candidates and completed reference checks

Served as certified management representative for the Joint Health and Safety Committee

Researched and prepared job postings for print advertising and recruitment based websites

Responsible for employee WHMIS training

Handled WSIB claims management including early and safe return to work programs CLIFF SCOTT

Canada Rubber Group Inc., Oshawa, Ontario (Oct. 2005 – June 2006) Manufacturing Lead Hand (Night Shift)

Supervised, coordinated and scheduled the activities of 5 production workers who operated processing machines and/or fabricated, assembled, finished, inspected rubber/plastic parts and products

Established methods to meet work schedules and coordinated work activities with other departments

Resolved work problems and recommended measures to improve productivity and product quality

Requisitioned materials and supplies

Trained staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

Recommended personnel actions such as hiring’s and promotion

Conducted employee performance evaluations

Prepared/created material transfer requests

Assisted with equipment and machine setup

Scheduled and updated Office Tracker

Monitored KanBan system

The Administrative Edge Inc., Oshawa, Ontario (2002 - 2005) Senior Human Resources Consultant

Managed recruiting operations such as tracking of resumes, contacting applicants, scheduling interviews, preparation of interview questions, recommending candidates and completing reference checks

Researched and prepared job postings for print advertising and recruitment based websites

Successfully represented the company at career fairs and organized open houses to meet high volume recruitment needs

Handled WSIB claims management including early and safe return to work programs

Liaised with a varied client base regarding proposals, quotes and terms, manpower needs for temporary, contract, or permanent employees, job descriptions, pay equity, compensation and employment equity

Performed workplace environment assessments for all new clients

Arranged to have Certified Health & Safety Representative perform assessment on all clients

Researched and sourced prospective clients

Conducted on site client calls, informing them of services and answering any related questions

Assisted with day-to-day employee communication

Corresponded with clients on a regular basis, ensuring placement needs were met

Prepared necessary paperwork for new and existing clients

Responsible for employee WHMIS training

Developed and facilitated training programs for sales representatives Human Resources Administrator – (The Administrative Edge: Special Projects – TDS Automotive Canada Inc.)

Successfully completed on schedule, 2003 - Training Binders for 400 employees

Key partner in the implementation of the salaried employee’s vacation schedule by ensuring approval requests, maintained vacation planner and notified Payroll

Maintained HRIS database including: entering new hire, personal information adjustments, inputting hourly absences (vacation, Loa’s, bereavement, sick days, union business etc.) for all three shifts

Maintained personnel files/records for 400 employees

Managed training Matrix’s for both hourly and salaried staff. Updated training binder and employee files with training information

Posted Job Listings as requested for hourly employees

Communicated with employees on personnel issues and payroll/benefits queries

Facilitated recruitment operations such as tracked resumes, contacted applicants, scheduled interviews, prepared interview questions, coordinated orientations for all new hires (hourly/salaried) including doctor’s appointments, announcement and completion of new hire paperwork

Administrative duties included typing memos and letters for Human Resources Manager, arranged courier service, lunches, payment of invoices, maintained Seniority List, updated internal phone list, issued/activated and deactivated proximity cards and prepared offer of employment for potential new hires CLIFF SCOTT

Cook (Canada) Inc., Stouffville, Ontario (2000 - 2001) Human Resources Assistant

Administered the group benefits program

Performed review of current job descriptions and developed new descriptions as required

Interviewed and selected new Service Award provider to meet business needs

Reviewed and assessed skills of applicants, scheduled interviews and conducted reference checks for positions as Outside Sales and Warehouse Workers

Developed several filing and reporting systems

Assisted with day-to-day employee relations’ issues

Assisted with day-to-day employee communication

Participated in the selection of an EAP provider

Membership on various committees including Joint Health & Safety, Social and Newsletter committee

Participated in the development of proposal for new compensation plan, pay equity; job evaluation method research and regression analysis

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto, Ontario (1989 - 1998) Public Transit Operator

Operated public transit vehicles in compliance with policies, procedure and health & safety regulations

Resolved customer problems regarding fares, schedules, and routes

Acted as transit ambassador between customers and Commission EDUCATION/TRAINING

Obtained the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (Part One – Basic Certification and Part Two Workplace-Specific Hazard Training) Certification – May 2007

Human Resources Management Diploma, Business Administration Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario (1998 - 2001)

Graduated on Dean’s List and President’s List

Area of Focus included:

Compensation - completed a 100-page Compensation analysis requiring over 200 hours of preparation

Training and Development – developed and facilitated a 2-hour workshop

Health and Safety – conducted a health and safety investigation with recommendations

Successfully completed a prescribed course in WHMIS

Standard First Aid/CPR

Obtained Ontario Secondary School Diploma

AFFILIATIONS

Member, Human Resources Professional Association of Durham (elected position: 2001 - 2005)

Durham College Class President (1999 - 2001)

Human Resources Student Association, Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario REFERENCES

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