Veronica Medeiros
**************@*******.*** 905-***-**** or 416-***-****
Professional Summary:
A highly motivated, skilled Human Resources Professional, who is versatile, supports and enhances Human Resources initiatives by driving results and contributing to team efforts while accomplishing established goals. I am looking for a permanent HR role within a dynamic corporate environment where I can apply my knowledge and experience and gain further personal development.
Skills and Qualifications
oAbility to build strong partnerships across the company with a proactive approach while providing strong customer service.
oDemonstrated the ability to successfully recruit various roles within the organization including corporate positions within tight deadlines
oDemonstrated strong time management skills while being organized and paying a high attention to detail
oAbility to work in a changing environment with a positive attitude
oStrong practical and theoretical knowledge of Human Resources best practices while providing support and assistance with the administration and operation of Human Resource department
oKnowledge of collective agreements and employment legislation.
oExperience in the full cycle recruitment of unionized and non-unionized positions
oExperience with the maintenance and administration of company benefits programs
oAbility to work well within a team, as well as autonomously and with people at all levels of the organization
oAbility to handle multi priorities and meet deadlines
oProficient with HRIS, SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook
oPreviously held and able to obtain a Transport Security Clearance pass
oCurrently hold a valid G provincial driver’s license
Professional Experience:
Transat A.T. Inc. August 2014 to August 2015
Human Resources Advisor (Temporary)
oProvide advice to front line and senior management on performance management and development
oGuide managers in handling difficult and complex employee relations issues and in resolving complaints and disputes
oAct as a primary point of contact for Ontario and Western Canada between employees and their business units on all HR related matters including guidance on the interpretation and application of the various HR policies
oProvide close support and act as an agent of change during organizational restructures
oExperience supporting the Organizational Development team with conducting the annual Employee Engagement Survey.
oIdentify innovative solutions when assisting managers in the context of organizational change in accountability, performance and achievement of the business plan
oLead the compensation and job evaluation processes for client managers
oResponsible for WSIB claims and ensuring that claims are effectively managed in compliance with provincial legislation and reported to provincial board in a timely manner, mitigating loss time and expenses.
oDevelop employee communication strategies to changes in compensation and benefits
oCoordinate the recruitment of administrative and supervisory personnel
oPartner with designated client groups providing them with excellent service throughout the recruitment process by building strong internal relationships to identify potential opportunities and staffing solutions
oStrong practical and theoretical knowledge of Human Resources best practices and legislative regulations
oParticipate in the various projects within my department including AODA, e-learning recruitment module.
Transat A.T. Inc. July 2006 until July 2014
Human Resources Technician/Recruiter
(Air Transat and Handlex business unit)
oExperience in a front line capacity in a unionized environment as the first point of contact for any Human Resources related issues for all of Ontario and Western Canada Region
oProvided consultation services to client departments through working partnerships on a variety of Human Resources issues
oResponsible for the day to day administration and maintenance of benefits program. This includes consultation to employees with regards to their Medical and Dental benefits, RRSP’s Stock Options, as well as the enrollment and termination of benefits
oProvided high-level administrative support and managed organizational policies and procedures
oProvided guidance and interpretation of Human Resources policies, procedures and collective agreements
oCoordinated training workshops for staff and contributed to the training of new programs, policies and procedures
oManaged company programs including the loyalty program, transit program & employee referral program
oManaged disability files for STD/LTD cases
oCarried through Lay off / Recall procedures - e.g. issuing letters, advising employees of procedure with respect to the collective agreement, entering data in SAP & tracking information
oProcessed all HR related documents including offer letters for new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, leaves of absence and other changes to employee information on the HR Information System
oFamiliar with Employment Legislation, Collective Agreements and dealing with union staff
oEffectively managed and responsible for all recruitment activities from the beginning of the recruitment cycle to end for union and non-unionized positions for all of Ontario and Western Canada Region
oRecruited for various positions including, Aircraft Mechanics, Ground Service Equipment, Customer Service, Ramp Attendants, Marketing, Information Technology, Sales, Finance etc.
oProfessionally maintained relationships with service providers for job posting on Websites, newspapers, colleges and clients
oActively kept up to date with attracting talent through various methods of social media
oSuccessfully carried through a Job fair with over 400 candidates in attendance meeting staffing requirements within set timelines
oDelivered 3 hr. new hire orientation sessions providing information on employment to new hires explaining the company’s policies and procedures, the various benefits programs and answering general questions
oPrepared all the necessary documents for new hires, including offer letters
oWorked through a challenging period of a company lock out / strike condition and was able to manage massive recruitment and administrative paperwork effectively in a short period of time
Ministry of Children and Youth Services February 2005-March 2006
Human Resource Assistant (Contract)
oCreated and maintained competition files by logging/acknowledging resumes and applications on a daily basis
oMaintained the company HR Bulletin Board, and resume database.
oPrepared letters of acknowledgement, offer and rejection, temporary assignment agreements
oPrepared and sent out packages to Managers containing resumes and other formal documents for their review
oResponded to internal/external inquiries regarding status of competitions and provided job specifications if requested
oPrepared and updated reports as required using Microsoft programs (Excel, Word etc.)
oReceived and responded to enquiries and requests from staff, the public, Ministry officials, etc. and referred them to appropriate staff member
oProcessed WSIB claims. This also required following up with Managers and employees when information was missing or needed
EDUCATION
York University, Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management Sept 2000 – April 2004
Ontario Secondary School Diploma 2000
Monsignor Johnson Catholic Secondary School
References Available Upon Request