Human Resources

NIEL MUKHERJEE, PMP, CCP, CHRL

Brampton, Ontario * 416-***-****

adn32h@r.postjobfree.com * linkedin.com/in/nielmukherjee CERTIFICATION AND SIGNIFICANT TRAINING

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Sap-HR Certification

• Certified Human Resources Leader/Professional (CHRL/CHRP)

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

• Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Part I & Part II ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Implemented a multi-phase, multi-location Job Costing project successfully, realizing cost savings of over

$140K annually.

• Investigated a serious harassment case within the organization based on a single complaint from an employee towards their supervisor. In due process was able to connect with numerous other employees who had faced the same issue with the same supervisor. Was able to convince them to report the issues formally and then assist in their comfort and well-being as well as assure them of complete company support as the management took some hard decisions on making significant personnel changes.

• Designed two-tiered Benefits Plan after negotiating with four different benefits providers, resulting in a superior plan at a 14% cost reduction.

• Led identification of metrics and initiated multiple process improvement projects that resulted in annual cost savings of over $500K.

• Proven track record of leading HCM implementations (Workday, SAP-HR, Success Factors, Taleo).

• Managed the development of a comprehensive recruiting strategy, which increased management retention by 36% and team member retention by 78%, realizing cost savings of $240K annually.

• Led the development of HR departments for four organizations, including all relevant Policies, Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Weston Wood Solutions Brampton, Ontario Sep 2019 – Jul 2021 Human Resources Manager

• Developed and implemented human resource strategies and plans for all company personnel in an extremely fast-paced environment.

• Worked with various departments by employing a consultative approach in a bid to assist managers in implementing policies.

• Implemented complete Global Job Framework from initiation to closure.

• Implemented Time and Attendance module that is capable of job costing, thereby helping the organization save over $140K in operating costs through process improvements.

• Developed and implemented Health and Safety Program for newly acquired,manufacturing unit.

• Full management of Employee Relations casework, including advising and coaching managers/leaders to handle sensitive ER issues.

• Implemented multiple cost reduction initiatives in recruitment, benefits administration et al.

• Spearheaded in-house pandemic management, ensuring safety of employees and minimizing corporate liability, while strategizing innovative means to uplift employee morale.

• Raised engagement through company-wide cross training program.

• Major Projects Lead – Job Levels Implementation, Switching Benefits providers, Job Costing Implementation CiF Lab Solutions, LP Vaughan, Ontario Mar 2017 – Sep 2019 Human Resources Manager

• Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.

• Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreted and administered contracts/policies and resolved work-related problems.

• Conducted benefits surveys - effectively and seamlessly managed the transition across Benefits providers.

• Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, handling disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

• Advised managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommended needed changes, thereby safeguarding the organization from liabilities.

• Analyzed training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.

• Developed a creative New Employee Orientation Program that promoted employee engagement.

• Major Projects Lead/Coordinated - Creation of Employee Handbook, Conducting Benefits Surveys, Switching to a new Benefits provider, Creation of EHS Manual, Payscale Implementation, Organizing JHSC Elections Tyco Electronics (TE Connectivity), Markham, Ontario Jun 2010 - Oct 2016 Senior Human Resources Generalist (Jan 2012 - Oct 2016) Human Resources Generalist, (Jun 2010 - Dec 2011)

• Provided management training in a LEAN shared services environment to create more meaningful and productive performance management, corrective actions, and discipline/discharge procedures

• Developed and provided training to the Canadian workforce and Global HRBP's on a comprehensive talent management system that links the performance management, compensation management and development of candidates to appropriate competencies and success measurements

• Led the implementation of SAP-HR (Organizational Management and Personnel Administration modules) - projects were implemented successfully on-time and within budget.

• Implemented a monthly EHS knowledge sharing session, thereby enhancing employee awareness and reduction of on-site incidents (a continuous 2350 accident-free days until April 2016)

• Nominated by Corporate HR to be a part of a highly qualified 15-member Global SME team for brainstorming on HR Transformation

• Successfully represented the Company in multiple Health and Safety audits (external & WSIB) keeping Priority 1 and Priority 2 findings at a minimum

• Collaborated with Global EHS Director and WSIB to create Environment, Health and Safety Manual that supported the corporate EHS objectives and ensured local compliance

• Implemented a coordinated, clearly defined and well-communicated disability management program

• Established an innovative employee orientation program that was adopted by 80% of the company locations

• Chaired Joint Health and Safety Committee, designed complete safety program and provided relevant training

• Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity

• Major Projects Lead/Coordinated - SAP HR Implementation, Life-cycle Success Factors Implementation, Global HR Transformation, Developing a creative Training Tracker, NEOP, Global Job Framework Aithent Canada, Mississauga, Ontario Dec 2005 - May 2010 Senior Human Resources & Operations Generalist

• Managed all human resource activities for staff of over 100 employees working in multiple locations

• Conducted salary survey research for both exempt and non-exempt positions and offered fair and equitable compensation by comparing current salaries with market pay

• Managed job evaluation process and developed Compensation Plans in conjunction with the Business Heads

• Implemented the company's first sourcing tracking system and devised a tool for capturing requirements to facilitate high volume recruitment and reduce the time to fill

• Envisioned smart solutions and executed strategies to decrease corporate accommodation expenses by $58K, recruitment expenses by $110K and legal expenses by $20K annually

• Developed innovative matrix to inject transparency/objectivity into the Performance Management system

• Major Projects Lead - Defining/Implementing Tiered Commission Structure, Taleo Onboarding Module Implementation, Performance Appraisal: Defining the Matrix and Implementation, Defining Corporate Relocation/Intra-Organizational Recruitment Process EDUCATION

Post Graduate Diploma: Human Resources Management, Oct 2005 MBA: Human Resources Management, Jun 2002

Bachelor of Science: Economics & Statistics, Aug 1999

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