Human Resources Manager

Howard Astroff (CHRP) 416-***-**** Cell

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North York, Ontario Email: ********@*****.***

M3H 4R9

PROFILE

A bilingual, high energy senior manager with diverse progressive experience in all facets of Human Resource Management. Highly developed relationship management skills. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Accustomed to working effectively at all levels within the organization in fast-paced and rapidly changing environments.

Key StrengthsAbility to work equally well in a team or independently.Excellent written & oral communication skills.Ability to multitask without losing focus.Proven performance, results oriented attitude.Highly adaptable with a broad range of transferable skills.Ability to synthesize complex issues into easily understood concepts & explain them in a clear and concise manner.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Core Competencies

Negotiations

Performance Management

HR Policy Formulation

Research Analysis

Strategic Planning

Budget Development

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Corus Entertainment Inc.

(Shaw Communications)

Senior Manager, Human Resources,

and Employee Relations 2011- 2012

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, served a client base of 2,000 employees

Across Canada.

Provided senior level Employee Relations coaching and acted as a strategic business partner to the Corus Radio and Conventional TV divisions.Provides guidance counsel and policy interpretation on complex human resources issues.Responsible for implementing change management initiatives and maintaining effective employee relations for both union and non union staff.Responsible for streamlining and automating HR processes including Talent Management, and Performance Management systems for resource optimization.Conducted job analysis on 150 positions for the preparation of job descriptions to align with business objectives.

hmv Canada Inc. 2001-2011

Human Resources Manager 2002- 2011

Employee Relations Manager 2001-2002

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, served a client base of 3,000 employees in 130 locations in Canada and the United States.

Responsible for the strategic design and implementation of cutting edge HR programs and innovative employment branding which made hmv a World Class Destination for Employment.Designed and developed the recruitment strategy, (including retention & selection programs), which resulted in a significantly higher ratio of promotions of internal staff, the recruitment and selection of higher caliber external candidates and a reduction of employee turnover to under 50% for retail staff and 10% for Head Office staff. Developed metrics and performance management tools to track employee issues, identify high risk trends, and to proactively work with the store management teams to resolve these issues, this resulted in increased employee commitment and performance.Effectively managed Health & Safety and Worker’s Compensation programs across Canada, which resulted in the Health & Safety Certification for stores in Ontario and received over $500,000.00 in rebates from the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) in the past 9 years.

Intercon Security

Manager Staffing & Development Jan. 2001 – July 2001

Reporting to the VP & General Manager, served a client base of 1200 employees across Ontario.

Managed 7 people in the Staffing & Development Department. Designed an effective recruitment and training program which supported employee retention and the hiring of 60 additional employees per month. Developed and initiated programs to involve, empower, and recognize employees under the company’s National Quality Initiative.

Johnson Controls Ltd.

Area Human Resources Manager 1999 – 2001

Reporting to the HR Director & General Manager, served a client base of 500 employees in Eastern Canada.

Member of the Senior Management team and business partner who developed and implemented an HR business plan which supported the organization’s strategic plan. Aligned Canadian HR processes with US corporate processes which achieved the business strategy and the Six Sigma requirements.Implemented and effectively delivered an automated Performance Management and Salary administration system.

Praxair Canada Inc. (former Gas div. of Union Carbide)

Human Resources Manager 1996 - 1999

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, served a client

base of 500 employees in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Toshiba Canada Limited,

Consumer Electronics Sector 1994 - 1996

National Operations Manager 1995 - 1996

Manager, Human Resources and Administration 1994 – 1995

Westburne Supply Ontario and Nedco,

Divisions of Westburne Industrial Enterprises Limited

Manager, Human Resources 1990 - 1994

Humber College 1990 - Present

Evening Instructor/Management Consultant

Human Resources Management Program

Designs, develops, and delivers program for "Human Resource Management". Implements and delivers workshops to employers across Ontario on how to effectively recruit and select skilled immigrants for their organizations by mitigating selection bias due to cultural factors.

EDUCATION

McGill University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Industrial Relations,Certified Human Resources Professional (C.H.R.P.) designation, The Human Resources Professionals Association

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES

2006 – 2011 Member of the Retail Council of Canada (R.C.C) Human Resources Conference Planning Committee

2005- 2010 Member of RCC Alberta Planning Committee, dealing with Skills Shortages

1991 Regional Vice President and member of The Board Of Directors, H.R.P.A.O

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