Senior Human Resources Manager, Canada (Director Level)

Anaheet F. Sethna, MBA, CHRL, CPM

Res: 905-***-**** Bus: 905-***-**** email: ******@*****.**

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A well respected and credible Human Resources Leader, seeking a position with a progressive organization best utilizing a strategic business background, collaborative management style, excellent change and project management skills, and leadership acumen.

EDUCATION

Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Human Resources Professionals Association

Payroll Management Certificate (CPM) - Canadian Payroll Association

Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce

Good working knowledge in MS Word, Excel, RBC/ADP and VIP (SAP)

Competent Communicator and Leadership Awards - Toastmasters International

HR Law for HR Professionals-Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

Labour Law Certificate-Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

Human Rights Theory and Practice-Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

HIGHLIGHTS of QUALIFICATIONS

Diversified “Generalist” Human Resource accountability including HR management, Policy & Procedure development, HRIS implementation, Recruit management, Training & Development, Employee Relations, Performance Management, WSIB administration, Compensation and Benefits administration, and Pay Equity.

Extensive experience within a wide range of union and non-union industries

Conceptualized moving the company to “the next level” and proposed annual strategy development sessions to the President and Peers in the Senior Management Team

Fostered positive relations between labour and management successfully avoiding union ratification.

Management representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committees. Successfully led the company through four Health and Safety Audits in 2011.

Effectively designed, implemented and maintained Pay Equity Plans.

Implemented changes necessitated by ESA 2000 as member of the Employment Standards Committee.

Efficiently implemented the Canadian Division Deferred Profit Sharing Plan.

Initiated changes to the company’s disability plans, in line with market and industry trends, resulting in a potential savings of $110,000 + annually.

Initiated changes and developed new hire orientation programs.

Re-structured retirement plan design resulting in annual Company savings of over $1.5 million while maintaining employee satisfaction and morale.

Member: HR Council for the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association (APMA), the TRIEC Council and the Human Resources Professionals Association. Past Board Member on the Canadian Plastics Sector Council.

A collaborative Business Partner and motivating coach, with competencies effectively guiding organizations through strategic organizational change, while delivering customer-focused and cost-effective HR solutions. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team building aptitude

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior Human Resources Manager, Canada May 2008-Present

(Director Level)

Tyco Electronics Canada ULC

Accomplishments:

Change agent: Improved the public identity of the Human Resources Department with stakeholders at various levels within the Company, viz., Employees, Corporate Head Office and peers within the Executive team.

Provide HR Leadership for up to 12 Business Units in multiple locations across Canada.

Lead a group of up to 7 reports supporting an employee base of over 400 employees.

Partnered with clients consistently providing progressive human resources management, organizational effectiveness, performance consulting, employee relations and learning and development solutions.

Developed and deployed policies for all Human Resources functions including recruitment and selection, orientation, WSIB administration, health and safety, training and career development, performance evaluations/management, discipline, attendance, counselling and records management.

Consistently collaborated with other Senior Leadership team members, developing and maintaining effective policies and procedures in alignment with divisional/corporate initiatives and legislative requirements.

Improved Employee Relations using “open door” policy, continuous training and program development, expedient resolution on employee relations concerns, improved EHS policies and implementation, and through Employee Engagement Survey reviews.

Successfully led the Canadian organization through restructuring and downsizing initiatives during the Global Economic downturn.

Corporate Human Resources Manager Sept. 2003-May 2008

Par-Pak Ltd.

Accomplishments:

Aligned the vision and goals of the Human Resources Function within the overall Corporate Strategy.

Mentored, managed and led an efficient and effective Human Resources Department, supporting an employee base of over 650 employees.

Implemented concepts of a Learning Organization developing improved productivity and employee synergy.

Developed and implemented programs which enhanced the Organization’s progression to the next level.

Introduced an HRIS system and integrated the Human Resource and Payroll systems.

Proactively resolved any potential Associate Relations issues.

Change agent: Reinforced and promoted Lean Manufacturing as the Par-Pak way of thinking.

Compensation and Benefits Specialist April 2002-Sept. 2003

The Home Depot Canada

Accomplishments:

Oversaw the functioning of the benefits department including managing, supervising and training three Benefits Administrators.

Developed Compensation and Benefits communication material and co-ordinated the delivery of the communication between all stores and facilities in the Canadian Division.

Participate in Benefits and Compensation surveys assuring up-to-date knowledge of competitor trends.

Recommended and implemented administrative procedures which streamlined processes and improved the delivery of programs.

Administered budget controls, expenses and department communications

Coordinated the annual salary administration process and maintained all salary and compensation information.

Created and analysed data towards making effective recommendations on compensation and benefits related issues.

Human Resources Generalist/Compensation and Benefits March 2000-April 2002

White Rose Crafts and Nursery Sales Limited

Human Resources Generalist May 1999-March 2000

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC Canada) (Contract)

Human Resources Generalist October 1995-May 1999

Labelad/Sandylion

Operations Specialist 1992-1993

Caltex Oil Ltd., a subsidiary of Texaco and Chevron

Excellent References Supplied Upon Request

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