Human Resources Project Management

George Kehagias CHRL, CRM

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Summary

A strategic Human Resources Leader who fosters a culture of employee engagement, thrives on building organizational capacity and champions innovative human resource strategies. Senior employee relations expert, with demonstrated success in evaluating complex business challenges and building strong HR teams to drive change initiatives.

Areas of Expertise: Leadership and Strategy; Operations; Administration; Legal (human rights and wrongful dismissal claims management); Budget preparation and management; Project Management, including HRIS implementation; Talent Management (exec-level succession planning, recruitment/retention and on-boarding, performance management and training); Employee & Labour Relations; Workforce Planning; Mergers & Acquisitions; HR Process Improvement; Change Management; Organization Development; Contract negotiations and Vendor Management (pension plan, benefits provider); Corporate Social Responsibility; Conflict Management; Global Project Management; International HR.

Experience

Director, Human Resources Shared Services

Navacord

Oct 2023 - Present (5 months)

I'm excited to be building and leading a HR Shared Services Team for three great brokerages under the Navacord banner across Canada- Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc., Selectpath Benefits & Financial and Campbell & Co. Insurance Consultants Ltd. We are building the HR model of the future as we continue to grow and expand our footprint across Canada, organically and via M&As. Proud to be supporting 3200 employees across our network!

Human Capital Consultant

Self-employed

Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Director, Human Resources- Global Programs

BOMBARDIER

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Reporting to the VP, HR and supporting the VP, Global Operations, I lead a team of 18 HR Professionals overseeing a headcount of 2000 employees in the Toronto, CA and Red Oak, TX manufacturing and assembly sites. Senior leader overseeing HR initiatives including, but not limited to employee and labour relations, talent development and retention, performance management, succession planning, organizational change, and coaching. Vice-President, Human Resources & Corporate Administration Menzies Aviation

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Dec 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Reporting to the SVP, HR Americas and SVP, Canada Operations, I had overall accountability for 27 airport stations across Canada, headcount of 1600 and oversaw a department of 12 HR professionals. Senior Executive team member leading HR initiatives such as succession planning, talent acquisition, coaching & mentoring, HR budget, corporate administration (contracts, leases, client interface), change management, organizational development and labour/employee relations. Director, Human Resources- Canada

NFP Insurance Solutions

Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Mentor, coach and lead a department of HR professionals in a Shared Services environment- HR Manager, HRIS/Payroll Coordinator and a Corporate Recruiter- supporting an employee population of 300 across 11 offices in Canada for a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm specializing in property and casualty, corporate employee benefit programs and individual wealth management. Solid line reporting relationship to AVP, HR in Chicago, IL; dotted line reporting relationship to CDN CEO. Confidante and Strategic Advisor to CDN Executive Leadership Team and US HR organization, on all matters related to HR litigation and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, HR project management, employee relations and engagement, talent management, workforce planning, executive level succession planning, performance management, training and development initiatives and NFP’s PeopleFirst employee recognition culture.

Lead and Manage NFP’s PeopleFirst Culture Program across all CDN locations to drive engagement and increase employee retention by showcasing NFP’s employee value proposition. Lead and Manage NFP Canada Ultipro HRIS implementation set to go live January 1, 2019. Partner with US HR organization to launch various initiatives in the Canada such as training and compliance, PeopleFirst Engagement initiatives, overhaul and upgrade of CDN employee policy and procedures, talent management and recruitment.

Project team member responsible for coordinating and managing all CDN M&A activities, ensuring systems, employees, benefit plans and culture issues are all aligned with organizational objectives. Director, Human Resources- Canada

Crawford & Company

Apr 2009 - Jun 2017 (8 years 3 months)

Executive Leadership Team member accountable to US and Canadian business leaders for Crawford’s Canadian Human Resources Strategy nationally (1600 employees in 93 offices) including: human capital management, HR litigation, mergers & acquisitions, HR project management, recruitment & retention, succession planning, leadership development, coaching and mentoring, employee relations, compensation, policy development, and employee engagement and recognition. Solid line reporting relationship to CDN CEO; dotted line reporting relationship to SVP, HR in Atlanta, GA. Organizations’ Chief Representative present at legal hearings including, however not limited to, Wrongful Dismissal and Human Rights complaints.

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Advisor on legislative changes and/or trends in HRM; ensure on-going legal compliance with Federal and Provincial Employment Legislation and HR policy. Led and managed various global projects such as the implementation of a new organizational HRIS, employee mentorship, balanced scorecard compensation plans, corporate social responsibility initiative, and employee value proposition.

Confidante to Executive Leadership team members.

Director, Human Resources- Canada

Tyco SimplexGrinnell

Jun 2006 - Apr 2009 (2 years 11 months)

Senior Leadership Team member accountable to US and Canadian business leaders for SG's Canadian Human Resources strategy nationally (1500 Unionized employees in 70 offices across Canada). Human Capital management (succession planning, leadership development, SR level recruitment & retention) and coaching and mentoring are but a few of the areas of accountability I led as part of the HR strategy. Solid line reporting relationship to SR. Director, HR in Boston, MA; dotted line relationship to SVPs, East & West CDN Operations.

Organizations’ Chief Representative present at legal hearings including however not limited to Wrongful Dismissal and Human Rights complaints.

Advisor on legislative changes and/or trends in HRM; ensure on-going legal compliance with Federal and Provincial Employment Legislation and HR policy. Director, Human Resources- Canada

Sonoco

Jul 2004 - Jun 2006 (2 years)

Directed and led Sonoco/APT's Canadian Operations HR function for 200 employees in a 24/7 manufacturing environment including employee relations, recruitment, compensation, professional development, policy development, benefits, health & safety, employee records and administration. Provided leadership, direction and counsel to support and enhance relationships in a non-union environment. Executed strategy to prevent CAW & UFCW from organizing Cambridge location employees.

Accountable for legal files as organization's Chief representative at legal Hearings such as Wrongful Dismissal and Human Rights complaints.

Manager, Human Resources

Engineered Solutions Corp

Feb 2002 - Jul 2004 (2 years 6 months)

Directed and managed the organization's Human Resources function. With an employee population of 200 working across 3 locations, responsible for recruitment, policy development, employee relations, benefits and employee records & administration and performance management. Accountable for HR George Kehagias CHRL, CRM - page 3

legal files as the organization's Chief Representative coupled with legal Hearings related to Wrongful Dismissal and Human Rights complaints.

Technical Recruiter

L3 Technologies

Jun 2000 - Feb 2002 (1 year 9 months)

Hired as a Contract Recruiter and quickly brought on-board full-time. Responsibilities included attracting, hiring, and retaining qualified employees for technical, manufacturing, professional and managerial positions (salaried & hourly).

Conducted reference checks and negotiated offers of employment, involved in Employee Relations- counseling, discipline, conflict resolution, training and was responsible for organization’s student Co-op program (liaise with Colleges and Universities, hiring of students, monitoring their progress, etc) as well as maintaining relationships with external employment agencies. Implemented proactive recruitment strategies such as Career Fairs, employment/advertising agencies and various on-line methods, created internal job postings and interview internal candidates for current employment opportunities. Developed a training matrix and employee-driven training programs for all departments within the organization as well as collateral materials for Career Fairs and other recruiting events and participated in and facilitated Wescam's on-boarding programs (i.e. Orientation, True Colours assessments). Managed the organization’s Intranet system as well as the Employee Library. Education

University of Toronto

BA, Political Science and Government

Conestoga College

Certificate, HR Management

Wilfrid Laurier University

CRM, Canadian Risk Management

Licenses & Certifications

HBDI Facilitator - Herrmann

CHRL- Certified Human Resources Leader - HRPA - Human Resources Professionals Association

CHRP- Certified Human Resources Professional - HRPA - Human Resources Professionals Association

Issued Jun 2003 - Expires Oct 2014

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CRM - Global Risk Management Institute India

Skills

Sales Recruitment • Training & Development • Change Management • Employee Benefits Design • Coaching • Labor and Employment Law • Strategic Human Resources Leadership • Culture Change • Communication • Employee Relations

Honors & Awards

Emerging Leader Program - Crawford & Company

Oct 2010

I was honoured to be one of four Canadian employees to be recognized by Global Headquarters for my leadership and contributions to the Canadian Operation. I spent a week in Atlanta meeting with colleagues from around the world as well as the Global Executive Team. I learned a great deal and brought the insights gained back to the Canadian Operations. George Kehagias CHRL, CRM - page 5

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