Human Resources Management

Sebastian Izzo, CRHA

**** ********* ■ Pierrefonds, Québec, H9K 1M5 ■ 514-***-**** ■ ****@*********.**

CAREER OBJECTIVE / PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A Senior Human Resource position which helps lead the hr needs of the organization; maximizing employee potentials with innovative and dynamic initiatives, effectively utilizes employee capital, combines long-term strategic thinking with short-term execution and helps the Company meet its overall business objectives.

Versatile trilingual Human Resources Leader with hands-on experience in diverse industries.

Strategic professional who deploys participative management style in fast-paced, diverse workforce.

Progressive management experience working for multinational organizations operating over multiple jurisdictions across Canada & US.

Proactive change agent who spends time in employee environment encouraging learning and promoting the increased productivity that results in value-added customer service (internal & external).

Dedicated and passionate on developing strong employee relations.

Excellent team builder and consultant on personnel issues and organizational development.

Experience in managing and developing department budget, coupled with P&L responsibility

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Climate

Assessment / Surveys

Labour & Health Safety Legislation (Canada & USA) / Investigations

Payroll Compliance

Employee Engagement / Industrial/Relations (Union Negotiations) & Union avoidance

Budgeting / HR Business Plans

HRIS Implementation/Technology

Diversity Programs

Workers Compensation

Claims Management

Strategic Planning/Implementation

Mergers & Acquisitions

Operations / Performance Management

Benefits/Compensation Management

Policy Design & Administration

Training/Employee & Management Development

Organizational Development/Change

Succession planning/management practices and programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chubb Edwards April 2013 – October 2015 Montreal, Quebec

Senior Manager, Human Resources – Reported to Vice-President, Human Resources; Toronto

Responsible for the management of the Human Resources functions for 400 employees for Eastern Canada from the Regional Vice President to the field technician for all HR related matters. Provided HR related services such as Recruitment, Employee Relations, Coaching Managers on conflict resolution, Organizational Design Structure, Annual Reviews, Performance Management process, Lead Negotiator during negotiations, Developed and facilitated Training courses, worked with the Shared Services department on HR initiatives.

Self-Employed – HR Consultant January 2011 – March 2013

Supply Chain: Reported to President (start-up HR Department)

Retail Industry: Reported to - Vice President, Human Resources (start-up HR Department)

Manufacturing Industry: Reporting to President (start-up HR Department)

American Iron & Metal LP July 2009 – January 2011 Montreal, Quebec

Director of, Human Resources – Reported to Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for the management of the Human Resources Department and overseeing support of staff and programs in all areas of human resources including recruitment, compensation, training, employee relations, benefits, performance management and payroll; represented HR for senior management and was on the senior executive team as a business partner. Responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating policies and programs that align with the strategic direction of the company, in accordance with federal and provincial legislative requirements. Served as Change Agent by proposing innovative initiative changes; improved policies and procedures, process changes; methods and ways work gets done, and paradigm shifts needed for the organization to adjust and grow with changing workforce and cultural conditions.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Completed Employee Benefits audit which realized a savings of $300,000 annually.

Project Leader for both the HRIS (Ceridian HPL) & Time & Attendance systems (Kronos).

Designed and implemented companywide program such as:

Return to Work Program

Employee Relations Program; corrective performance management (investigative interviewing, progressive discipline, employment law, objective setting and alignment, performance coaching etc)

Respectful Workplace; harassment/discrimination prevention/resolution.

Training and development programs for employees.

Metro Canada Logistics Inc. November 1999 – July 2009 Montreal, Quebec

Director of, Human Resources – reported to Vice President, of Human Resources (Toronto)

Responsible for the management of the Human Resources functions and overseeing support of staff and programs in all areas of human resources including recruitment, compensation, training, employee relations, benefits, performance management and payroll; represented HR as a business partner. Responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating policies and programs that align with the strategic direction of the company, in accordance with federal and provincial legislative requirements. Served as Change Agent by proposing innovative initiative changes; improved policies and procedures, process changes; methods and ways work gets done, and paradigm shifts needed for the organization to adjust and grow with changing workforce and cultural conditions. Responsible for Labour Relations interpretation of Collective Agreements as part the Union Avoidance Strategy.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Successfully prepared Annual HR budget & Business Plan.

Designed and implemented companywide program such as:

Employee Opinion Survey Program

Employee Focus Program.

Health & Safety Program.

Attendance Management Program

On-boarding Program

Return to Work Program

Employee Relations Program; corrective performance management.

Respectful Workplace program which included harassment/discrimination.

Steel City Inc. January 1996 – November 1999 Montreal, Quebec

Director of Operations / Human Resources - reported the president

Implemented and managed companywide Human Resources Department with two HR Generalists

Implemented companywide Health & safety Program

Reduced the employee turnover rate from 13% achieving a 1.5% rate through well-received employee focus groups, skills training, new employee orientation, and awards/recognition programs.

Dorel Industries Inc. January 1988-January 1996 Montreal, Quebec

reported to director, of operations

Quality Assurance Manager, 01/93- 01/96 & Production Manager, 01/88- 01/93

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

1984 – 1987 Business Administration PROVIDER: Dawson College

1993 – 1995 Human Resources Management Certificate PROVIDER: McGill University

1999 Internal Audit Training PROVIDER TQMS

2000-2002 Diploma Training and Development PROVIDER: Langevin Learning Services

2003 Internal Auditor Training PROVDER: SGS

2005 – 2008 Labour Relations Certificate PROVIDER: University of Western Ontario

2009 Human Resources Executive Development Program PROVIDER: Queens University

2004 - Active Member of the Canadian Human Resources Professional Association

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