Brent Goolabsingh

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A dynamic Human Resource graduate with a background in recruiting, Occupational Health and Safety, training and administration. Possess thorough knowledge of Labour laws, practices and appropriate procedures in all areas of HR including employee relations, recruitment, compensation, performance management, training and benefits. Capable of participating as a member of the HR team when determining optimal approaches to solving employee issues, analyzing sourcing initiatives for effectiveness and offering insights to strengthening Health & Safety culture of an organization.

Academics & Certifications

Graduate Human Resources Certificate – Seneca College, Toronto, ON 2018

Major Coursework: Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation, Training and Development, Employment Law, Occupational Health and Safety, HR Planning, Labour Relations, Performance Management, and HR Metrics and Analytics

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science – York University, Toronto, ON 2017

Certifications:

WHMIS Certificate – Salvation Army, Toronto, ON 2014

Preventing Workplace Harassment and Violence – Salvation Army, Toronto, ON 2014

Health and Safety Training MOL – CCOHS Toronto, ON 2014

Expertise & Value Offered

Understands the fundamental concepts and various facets of human resources management

Superior communication skills in developing Personnel Manuals, Corporate Policies, Job Descriptions and Management Reports

Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with employees, candidates and other stakeholders

Highly proficient in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and various HRIS

Takes ownership of problems and solves them in an appropriate manner leveraging various workplace conflict management techniques

Capable of effectively prioritizing tasks and handling multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

Work Experience

Occupational Health and Safety Intern – Mackenzie Health Hospital, Richmond Hill, ON January 2018 – April 2018

Conducted WHMIS inventories throughout the hospital to make sure new WHMIS 2015 standards were in place; assisted with the updating of policies in accordance to the labour laws and human resource policies effective at the hospital.

Provided support to the Occupational Health and Safety Team in championing a safe and secure workplace for all employees and contractors; acted as a resource to all departments by helping with update of health and safety training program on an ongoing basis.

Assisted with eyewash installation project to ensure it maintained a safe atmosphere for Employees; took meeting minutes for Joint Health and safety committee also distribute to all members to ensure they were all up to date with information.

Office Administrator HR Student – Broadview Village, Salvation Army, Toronto, ON June 2015 – August 2015

Reviewed employee files to ensure all Ministry training requirements were met in a timely manner; on an ongoing basis, monitored training status of all employees.

Ensured that all data in the HRIS was current and entered accurately; updated employee profiles and records into the HRIS.

Managed personnel files of all employees, completed employment verification requests, processed HR expenses and provided logistical and administrative support with the planning of staff engagement/meetings, monthly staff social events, etc.

Human Resources Assistant – Maxwell Meighen Shelter, Toronto, ON June 2014 – August 2014

Evaluated candidates from posted positions on external sources, such as job boards, social media, forums and other online sources; worked with senior HR personnel to enter candidate information for future use.

Screened candidates through phone interviews; managed the interview process by scheduling, preparing general questions, greeting candidates and organizing resume packages.

Interpreted HR policies and procedures for employees, and provided support by responding in a timely manner to employee questions, concerns and issues.

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