Human Resources Management

Sherry Azim

416-***-**** *********@*****.***

I have always been guided by the principle that Employees are the heart and soul of any business.

By treating this important resource with respect and the autonomy to make decisions, I have been able to use my HR skills to facilitate organizational transformation, and generate high levels of employee satisfaction, low turnover and reduce costs on a significant basis.

I am a creative problem-solver and thrive in an environment where success is dependent on fostering high performing individuals and teams.

As my former employer has often said, Sherry has a Masters in Creativity .

Others have said that People come to me because I get things done .

I am passionate about my work and the power of Human Resources to make a real difference in the working environment.

I look forward to delivering exceptional service and Human Resources quality at the highest level for your organization.

Sherry Azim

mobile: 416-***-**** *********@*****.***

HR Skills

Search and Recruitment Administration of Job Classifications

Corporate Communications Design and implementation of Training Materials

Team-Building and Facilitation Development and reviews of Performance Reviews

Orientation and Counselling Maintain and initiate new HR policies and strategies

Organization Development Compensation/Benefits

Career Accomplishments

Within one year at Mundo Media I implemented the HR Department, hired 90 people and facilitated the opening of the NY and Amsterdam offices. Cut down recruiting fee's from $200,000.00 per year to $50,000.00. Implemented Taleo Applicant Tracking System and Ceridian Payroll Systems.Within one year, I restructured the recruiting operation of Tucows, reducing annual agency fee costs from $100,000 to 0 and sustained that for 3 years.By ensuring that new hires are aligned not just through skill-set, but also management style and corporate values, have reduced 80% employee attrition to 22% By developing new strategies including a more open HR environment, programs and policies, I have created better communication between management and employees. This was realized by continued trend in job satisfaction numbers over the past 3 years

Professional Experience

Human Resource Manager Markham, Ontario 2011- 2012

Mundo Media Ltd. Is an online marketing company that connects advertisers and publishers and tracks and monitions website traffic. With three locations around the world, Amsterdam, New York, and Markham, and 150 employees. I directly report to the CEO.

Accomplishments:Created the HR department for Mundo MediaCreated and Implemented all aspects of HR, sick day polices, handbook, performance reviews, employee handbook, PIP, and much moreImplemented Ceridian Payroll system and Taleo and other HR system to help with company growthPartnered with LinkedIn, and other recruiting sites and hired over 90 employees for the yearCreate all employee letters and collaborate with management to deal with employee situationsManaged all employee hiring and terminations

Human Resources Generalist Toronto, Ontario 2007 – 2011

Tucows.com Co. is an Internet services company that provides domain names, email and other services through their extensive reseller network worldwide. I directly report to Senior Vice President Human Resources, servicing an international client group of 200 employees with offices in North America and Europe.

Accomplishments:Partner with LinkedIn, Bounty Jobs, and other recruiting sites to attract passive candidates Partnered with management regarding human resource programs and services including workforce planning and recruitment; training & development; job design and compensation; performance management; employee relations; regulatory and procedural complianceConsulted with management regarding involuntary terminations ensuring regulatory and procedural complianceCollaborated with management to define staffing needs and define recruitment strategiesEvaluated candidates through behavioural event assessment process, verified references and managed offer negotiationsInstrumental in the re-design of corporate website to enhance recruitment componentMaintained Annual Human Resource budgeting levels with increased efficienciesResearched and developed best practice policies for Canadian, US and UK officesManaged corporate wellness program, partnering with Para-medical, fitness and health professionals for sessions contentConducted exit interviews and prepared regular reports identifying trendsDesigned job description template and counselled management on job design and defining compensationDeveloped and Managed performance review process, providing guidance to managers regarding problem areas and assisting in the development, delivery and monitoring of PIPsCareer counselling and development within the workplace talksManaged leave of absence and RTW programs; communicating with employees and benefit carriersInitiated and developed re-design of annual evaluation formAsset with Compensation and Benefits using ADPSupport two separate contact centres Developed and facilitated management workshops on HR programs and processes, including: annual performance review; performance management; best practices and compliance and recruitmentDesigned and delivered new hire orientation program and participated in round-table discussions for design of new on boarding programDefined and implemented corporate safety plan; co-chair JHSC

Human Resource VFX Talent Recruiter Toronto, Ontario and Beijing, China 2006-2007

Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation is a full-service film and special effects organization. Directly Reporting to the Senior Director of Visual Effects the company had 5000 Employees in 5 offices globally.

Accomplishments:Managed recruitment program, fulfilling staffing requirements for Visual Effects department Evaluated candidates through behavioural event interview process, as well as administered psychometric and skills testing, verified references and managed offer negotiationsManaged candidates through recruitment process and maintained contact with preferred candidates

Human Resource Recruiter Toronto, Ontario 2004-2006

CIBA VISION STERILE MANUFACTURING (A Novartis Company) need more

Accomplishments:Partnered with hiring managers to design and implement recruitment strategies, utilizing variety of recruitment avenues, including: internal posting, Internet, employee referrals, industry networking and third party vendors upon a consultative approach to gain an understanding of business units and staffing requirements 50 positions within first three monthsBuilt relationships within the academic sector and marketed university recruitment programs to hiring managersSelected and managed vendor partnershipsInitiated, designed, and implemented new hire orientation program

Human Resource Generalist / Corporate Trainer Richmond Hill, Ontario 1995-2003

Trainingfolks is a full service consulting, technical and job specific training organizationImplemented a formal HR department; defined and executed department's annual action plan and designed reporting matricesSupported department expansion by recruiting, training and managing human resource specialist Partnered with business managers regarding issues concerning recruiting; on boarding; performance management; training and complianceGuided managers through performance management issues, advising on preparation, delivery and monitoring of PIPs and terminationsDefined and implemented a corporate recruitment program to satisfy short and long term needsPayroll/ Benefits using ADPResearched and implemented incentive programsResearched and implemented a new employee benefits plan

Technology

Software

Photoshop, Visio, Taleo, ADP, MS Project, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP, People@work, Ceridian

Web/Multimedia

EMC Documentum, Search Optimization, Web Server Administration, Content Management Systems

Education

Certified Performance Based Hiring Recruiter 2011

The Adler Group

Human Resources Management Post Graduate, (Completed 2007)

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Learning – Toronto, Ontario

Working towards CHRP designation

Ryerson Polytechnical University – Toronto, Ontario

Business Management (Human Resources Management) Part-time

Sheridan College – Toronto, Ontario

Helping Adults Learn

Professional Affiliation:

Member of Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario since 2007

Community Service/Other

Charities

Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation – organization of corporate events with multiple company participation raising over 50K in the two events I have led. I additionally provide ongoing volunteer service

Volunteer for Several Community Events through my MPP's Riding

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