Hr Generalist Employee Relations
Resume:
Garland Yang, MBA/CHRE
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Qualifications
Seasoned HR leader with 14 years of progressive experience at Global Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. Proven track record working with CEO and president through rapid growths and tremendous transformational changes.
Demonstrated experience in applying HR best practices to support senior management in achieving strategic objectives. Assisted company to grow from No. 17 to No. 3 worldwide in three years.
Microsoft Office, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, PeopleSoft, ADP, and Taleo
Six Sigma (Green Belt certified), LEAN, CMMI5, and ISO
CHRE (Certified HR Executive)
Professional Experience
HR Director 2018 – Current
Jackman Group
Provide leadership, direction and guidance on all Human Resource matters
Develop and implement robust human resources programs
Manage recruitment and on-boarding process and hired key staff
Design work force planning, training, and performance management systems
Create and implement salary and payroll systems
Ensure HR compliance including employment standards
Sr. HR Business Partner (Contract) 2016 – 2018
Investors Group
Established in 1926, the largest non-banking financial services company in Canada.
Participated into year-end performance evaluation.
Advised the senior management on the relocation plan to the Richmond Hill new office.
Drafted 2017 HR plan.
Partnered with the business to achieve its objectives by identifying human resources and organizational development issues.
Formulated and implemented recruitment strategies and plan.
Organized and coordinated employee training.
Head of HR 2013 – 2016
Int’l Division, Weichai Group
The largest, multinational company operates on engines and vehicles, powertrains, luxury yacht and automotive parts.
Formulated innovative global people strategy of a mixture team composed of 50% expatriates and 50% local hires.
Restructured global sales teams.
Provided HR solutions to improve productivity. Revenues in 2014/5 increased up to 38% YOY.
Developed new global recruitment strategies. Hired 5 sales directors and 12 senior sales managers in 2015.
Launched new performance management policies and schemes based on balance scorecard, KPIs, and forced distribution.
Designed global compensation strategy and programs.
Established HR policies and procedures mostly from scratch.
Provided HR integration to an acquired French company.
HR Director 2008 – 2012
Trina Solar
A leading large-scale, multinational, and NYSE traded solar company with 22 overseas companies/offices in EU, the Americas, and APMEA.
Established Canada and US operations from scratch.
Grew employees from 4,000+ in 2009 to 11,000 in 2011
Expanded from 1 overseas office/country in 2009 to 22 in 2012 with 25 nationalities.
Recruited 73 executives, accounting for 68% of the senior management team. Grew global sales teams from 10- to 140+ generating 76%-98% of the company’s revenue. Hired more than 400 staff up to manager level worldwide.
Established the European HQ and North America HQ in 6 months averaging 7-10 new hires per month resulting in a saving of $230,000 USD recruitment expenses.
Created global pay scales, annual bonus structure, incentive plans, and employee benefits programs.
Signed contract and outsourced all international payrolls to ADP.
Worked with IBM Consulting to improve performance management culture and systems.
HR Business Partner/Specialist 2004 – 2008
Seagate Technology International Co. Ltd.
World’s largest company in storage industry with annual revenue of $12.7 billion and more than 55,000 employees in 2008. The factory produced about 20% of the total volume in the world.
Recruited over 7,000+ employees per year
Slashed the historically high turnover on contract operators by 26% within five months saving USD 1.07M using Six Sigma approaches.
Launched the leadership development program for supervisors, the first one globally.
Participated in the lay-off of PCBA plant shutdown with 900+ employees.
Supported the M&A with Maxtor
Education
HR Bridging Program, Seneca College
M.S. in Telecom Management, Oklahoma State University
MBA, Oklahoma State University
B Ed, Sichuan Normal University
NGO Volunteer
Volunteer, Scouts Canada 2019-Current
Mentor, HRPA York Region 2016-Current
Advisor and Keynote speaker, HREC 2013-Current
Committee Member, Calgary HR Association 2008
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