LIAM FINN
**** ****** * ****** ** Calgary, AB, T*K1K1
Phone: 403-***-**** E-mail: ********@*******.***
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Increasing Revenue, Improving Performance, Delivering Service Excellence
Top-performing HR professional with an excellent track record of success
V
ersatile, high-energy HR Generalist and Analyst with 8+ years’ experience leading organizations through change and challenge by implementing strategic planning, establishing direction, and executing initiatives in support of business objectives and corporate goals. Strategic problem-solver who drives initiatives to realize bottom-line results and enhance employee engagement in the pursuit of organizational objectives. Employee advocate who champions staff confidence and designs strategies to attract and retain critical talent in highly competitive business markets. Skilled in acquiring exceptional talent with an aptitude for producing successful performance management through valuable training and leadership coaching.
Value Offered
Talent acquisition Business Management & Development Curriculum Design & Training
Contract Negotiations Full-cycle Recruitment & Retention Workforce/Succession Planning
Client Needs Analysis Employee Leadership & Development Change Management
Coaching and Mentoring Organizational Development Corporate Communications
ADVANCED ORTHOMOLECULAR RESEARCH 2015 to Present
Human Resources Manager Calgary, AB
Implementing HR programs effectively, aligning programs and outcomes with business and people strategy
Improving organizational effectiveness throughout all levels of the organization
Coaching senior management to resolve employee-related issues and formal processes
Monitoring, reviewing, and updating HR policies matching with current employment law
Overseeing hiring, training, and terminations as per the requirements of each particular department
Handling HR-related matters following fair policies of the company and legal standards
Developing and implementing policies for increasing attendance and personal performance
Collaborating with the managers and supervisors and resolving production and other issues
RISING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES 2011 to 2015
Human Resources Generalist Calgary, AB
Principal internal point of contact for FOIP inquires to include providing training and presentations to key personnel
Designed and developed HR policies in the areas of recruiting, employee relations, compensation, training and benefits for all employees
Identified and designed a strong leadership training program to develop and enhance the management skills of group leads and supervisors.
Restructured the recruiting process with an emphasis on hiring the best possible candidate and streamlined and improved the orientation and training program to maximize performance and retention
Developed databases to track safety data, employee reviews, and employee apprenticeship training
Created and modified employee manuals and personnel policies to ensure compliance with changing federal and provincial regulations
Developed standards, processes and procedures to ensure course development and training was completed on time and on budget
PROSPECT HUMAN SERVICES 2008 to 2011
Business Advisor Calgary, AB
Successfully represented company in high profile accounts for contract negotiations with the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada
Generated retention data and submitted monthly reports and narratives. Contacted employers in writing, in person, or by telephone to solicit orders for job vacancies for clientele or for specified applicants and record information about job openings on job order forms to describe duties, hiring requirements, and related data
Informed clients of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company and union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information
Conducted interviews, statistical research and labour policy analysis to investigate employment opportunities for clients in the banking and accommodation industries
Interacted with businesses and professional organizations throughout Calgary to maintain positive and mutually beneficial relationships
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA 2006 to 2008
Business Advisor Calgary, AB
Responsible for interpreting government policy and communicating it to staff at Transport Canada and Service Canada
Acted as liaison for team leaders in order to communicate directives to staff in various departments within the government
Trained and advised new hires regarding governmental protocol and workplace development
Provided customers with referrals to community based partners and agencies and other duties as required
AJOU UNIVERSITY/SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS 2001 to 2006
Associate Professor/Instructional Designer Suwon, S.Korea
Technical writing projects completed in conjunction with engineers from various departments
Designed and facilitated new hire orientation as well as evaluated their performance for departmental reviews
Developed, organized and delivered country-wide teacher training programs for middle and high school instructors
Taught negotiation, cultural diversity and effective communication skills to all Samsung department managers and engineering staff
Conducted workshops and seminars on effective presentation skills and business writing
Mentored other faculty members regarding curriculum design, facilitation techniques and evaluation tools
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Masters of Continuing Education (Leadership Development/ Organizational Development)
University of Calgary, Calgary
Masters’ program coursework completed/thesis pending
Facilitating On-Line Learning, Research Methods, Adults as Learners, Facilitating Individual Learning in the Workplace, Organizational Change & Learning, Theory of Groups, Facilitating Group Learning, Program Evaluation, Leadership Development and Learning, The Workplace & Society
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)
University of Calgary, Calgary