Human Resources Management
Resume:
SYLVIA TIMMONS
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 8B7
abotwk@r.postjobfree.com
(H) 905-***-**** (M) 647-***-****
Human Resources professional with extensive experience working for international and national organizations. Excellent communicator with proven interpersonal skills and the expertise to partner and execute the organization’s human resources potential by effectively aligning it to the business strategy. A proven track record in understanding business in a wide range of industries and corporate cultures. Expertise in all areas of HR inclusive of talent acquisition/management, employee relations, talent development, compensation/benefits/ policy development and organizational/change management initiatives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harris Canada June 2011 – July 2012
Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Contract)
Focus: Strategic business partner for the Engineering Groups in Toronto and Waterloo. Key initiatives included talent acquisition/management, succession/workforce planning, employee relations, performance/project management and organization change enablement.Provided leadership, direction, counsel/coaching and business analysis that enabled leaders to make sound business and talent decisions which promoted employee engagement and positive/productive employee relations.Led engineering focus group initiative in Toronto to improve morale, productivity and improve project deliverables.Worked with business leaders to address issues to resolution on performance management /employee relations issues.Led and supported Engineering groups in Toronto and Waterloo through the Performance Review/Salary Planning and Organizational succession planning corporate initiatives.Supported restructuring initiatives with the Engineering groups in Toronto and Waterloo locations.
Timmons HR Consulting Services November 2010 – Present
Focus: Established a consulting practice providing HR support targeting small businesses in Durham and York regions.
i365 Canada – A Seagate Company March 2008 – September 2010
Human Resources Manager (Business Partner)
Focus: Shared management resource for Seagate Recovery Services and former Evault organizations. Responsible for facilitating and driving business unit results through partnering with the client managers. Provide strategic direction, build effective teams and support the development of successful leaders for the organizations and front line support to the employees.
Areas of responsibilities included organizational effectiveness, leadership/ management development and coaching, team development, change management, strategic staffing plans, performance management, total compensation, and employee development/policy development.Built and fostered ongoing strategic relationships to effectively partner with the business and key stakeholders to coach and influence business decisions.Initiated and managed the consistent implementation of various international initiatives in support of the HR strategic plan involving staffing, compensation/benefits and harmonization of policies and procedures, performance management from a harmonization perspective as a result of mergers/acquisitions.Developed and managed the HR budget (650K) for the businesses in Canada.Delivered and led the businesses in Canada through the Performance Management Program and Salary Focal review process.Liaised with the US and supported the implementation of a HRIS (ADP) in Canada.Managed 1 direct report.Closed the Markham facility requiring utilization of exceptional project management skills working within restrictive timelines.
TRADER CORPORATION June 2007 – January 2008
Sr. Manager, Human Resources
Focus: Responsible for partnering with the business on all related key HR activities inclusive of HR capital planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, creation and implementation of HR initiatives and programs, change management, organizational design and development.
SHEPELL-fgi July 2002 - October 2006
Director, Human Resources
Focus: Advisor to President and CEO on Human Resources matters as well as provide consulting services to Senior Management on human resources programs and policies and procedures.
• Partnered and supported 400+ employees nationally providing value added HR services.
• Led change management and restructuring initiatives throughout the Canadian business unit.
• Coached management on performance issues, managing absenteeism and employee relations skills.
• Resolved legal inquiries and mediations with government bodies nationally.
• Conducted needs assessment and delivered training in the areas of performance/attendance management, behavioural interviewing techniques, employee relations related matters inclusive of workplace/sexual harassment awareness, diversity/employment equity training.
• Managed employee survey process utilizing 3rd party representation and through analysis linked the results to the organization’s business strategy in terms of its human capital.
• Developed and delivered an orientation program resulting in decreased turnover and a higher level of employee engagement.
• Led focus group sessions to gain resolution of employee issues specifically in a call centre environment.
• Project led, developed and managed all related Employment Equity initiatives and successfully met HRDC’s compliance standards.Participated and led initiatives in preparation of a corporate audit under rigorous criteria developed by the Council on Accreditation (COA) in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Society of North America (EASNA).
• Developed and managed HR operational budget in excess of 100K.
• Managed 1 direct report.
GLOBAL TV May 2001 - March 2002
Human Resources Manager (contract position)
Focus: Key contributor to laying the foundation related to the new business (start-up) launch of Global’s digital specialty channels from a HR perspective from leading staffing/recruitment initiatives, creation of an employee Handbook, development of broad-banded salary ranges and implementation of a benefits plan comparable with the other lines of business.
UNILEVER CANADA INC. January - March 2000 and March 2001 - May 2001
Human Resources Generalist (contract positions)
Focus: Human Resources activities related to the integration of Bestfoods and Unilever Canada organizations coupled with contract recruiting.
BASIS100 INC. May 2000 - January 2001
Human Resources Manager
Focus: Human Resources activities related to a start-up e-commerce operation. Strategic partner with the Executive and Senior Management teams on all matters related to Human Resources.
AT&T CANADA CORP. July 1997 - January 2000
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Focus: Internal Consultant, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Career/Succession Planning, Staffing and Employment, Terminations and Outplacement, Change Management, Job Evaluation, Organizational Design, Compensation, Training & Development, Mergers and Acquisition and STD/LTD Management.
CIBC August 1996 - July 1997
Senior Staffing Consultant (contract position)
Focus: Internal Senior Recruitment Consultant for the Risk Management and Card Product Groups.
SONY OF CANADA LTD. March 1990 - July 1996
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Focus: Internal Consultant for Corporate, Finance, IT, Logistics/Distribution, Sales/Marketing and Retail Groups. Consulted with Managers on employee relation issues, investigation procedures, performance management, recruitment/retention strategies, policies and procedures and immigration matters for the Japanese expatriates. Managed the recruitment function nationally.
RELEVANT EDUCATION, ACCREDITATIONS AND TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT
Business Administration Diploma - O’Sullivan College (Montreal)
Certificate in Human Resources Management - University of Toronto
CHRP - 1990-2012
Numerous courses and seminars in the areas of : Competency Based Behavioural Interviewing, Management Effectiveness, Time Management, Change Management, Employment and Case Law, SAP, Project Management, Effective Negotiating Skills and Occupational Health and Safety. Keep current by attending seminars, workshops, reading and liaising with my HR colleagues.
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