Isaura DJ Dantas

Milton, ON 647-***-****

LinkedIn Isaura DJ Dantas adwcc4@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Executive Professional

Organization Development Performance Management Employee Relations

Strategic Business Partner, Diversity and Inclusion

Seasoned human resources professional with considerable experience in all facets of recruitment, performance management, employee and labour relations, and resource optimization. Mediate conflict resolution through experience as executive coach to enhance cross-disciplinary relations and increase organization-wide cohesion. Devise and deliver lasting solutions to simple and complex issues, while adopting a team-minded mentality. Consistently working to strengthen company vision and objectives through being a highly sought-after strategic business partner. Experienced managing multi-locations in both the Canadian region and USA region.

Benefits / Compensation Programs

Leadership & Development

Thought Partnership

Certified Executive Coach

Compliance Management

Human Resources Strategy

Development Planning

Project Management

Career Development

Workforce Planning

Organization Development

Succession Planning

Diversity & Inclusion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR Manager/Canadian Compliance Advisor., June 2021 to April 2023

ThermoFisher Scientific - Toronto, ON

Advise on all Canadian legislative regulations to ensure company compliance in all provinces.

Develop and customize internal policies and procedures for the Canadian region.

Partner with US department leaders on employee relations ensuring US legislation and legal compliance is adhered. States overseen were California, Arizona, Texas, Utah, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, New York.

Coach and develop leaders on professional development.

Partner with legal on Canadian compliance.

Work closely with US counterparts in payroll, total rewards, talent acquisition, and global HR operations to identify Canadian legislative gaps and recommend changes, amendments or development of HR SOPs.

Headed and coordinated two RIFs (Reduction In Force) initiatives leading to winning an Impact Award.

SSB BEDDING CANADA CO., Vaughan, ON, 2016 – 2021

Human Resources Manager/HRPB - Toronto/Winnipeg Plants & Finance Team

Played key role in negotiating and ratifying five-year CBA while avoiding pauses in production and keeping with company mandate.

Devised and implemented training programs aimed at leadership development, to include weekly coaching advisements and coaching highlights.

Supported the delivery and deployment of HR projects and cross-functional programs by fostering and maintaining strong internal relationships with key business leaders and stakeholders.

Worked with the senior management team to develop short and long-term business strategies, determining the major HR implications of these business plans, developed action plans to enhance the business success through new and innovating HR ideas.

Facilitated all talent management processes-talent acquisitions, annual talent review, succession planning, performance management and employee development.

Initiated the deployment and launching of security measures to mitigate risk, loss of product, and increase safety for all Canadian locations.

Developed corporate values program and deployed throughout organization using multiple venues to strengthen understanding and demonstration of all 7 values at each corporate level.

Developed a reorganization of the finance department.

Managed HR Generalist.

“Shout Out” from President in 2016 and 2017 for Values Program Implementation and Union Negotiation Accomplishment.

SJCC, Milton, ON, 2014 – 2017

Executive Director, Coach

Provided executive-level coaching with major focus on organizational development and refining leadership succession strategies.

Developed “Integration Back Into Community” program for female detention inmates being released in 90 days. Decreased re-incarceration by 30% from 58% return rate.

Managed field Coaches and HR Generalist.

AGORA CONSULTING GROUP, Kitchener, ON, 2012 – 2014

Executive Director, Human Resources & Strategic Developments

Developed and integrated human resources services for client partners, enabling growth and full-functionality from a newly established HR function.

Identified and addressed weak internal partnerships by transforming interactions through cooperative mindset and goal-oriented performance across all business units.

Partnered with client CEOs and Presidents in small union locations to negotiate and ratify Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Supported talent acquisitions and business leaders to develop proactive strategies to attract key talent, as well as retain and develop high potential talent in start up organizations where talent is critical to the growth and strength of the organization.

Managed: Field HR Generalist (2) and Corporate Information Researcher.

PORTO DAS DUNAS CHARITY GROUP, Fortaleza, Brazil, 2011 – 2012

Volunteer – Volunteer Program Developer

Increased volunteer base by 68% through design and circulation of recruitment and training strategies.

CHEP CANADA (A Brambles Company), Mississauga, ON, 2010 – 2011

Regional Human Resources Director

Supported all levels of human resources development and programming region-wide, including business strategy, labour and employee relations, and organizational development.

Designed global HRIS program; oversaw training, development of teams, and maintenance of HRIS tool.

Maintained an awareness of emerging trends and best practices in HR to ensure policies and procedures stayed current and market competitive while working the Australian Parent company.

Acted as an advisor to senior management by providing advice guidance and/or coaching on sensitive confidential and complex HR issues both in the Canadian region and the Northeast US region.

Developed and provided a range of management reports/metrics, using data to drive decisions, analyses trends from data and provided value-added solutions to operational problems.

Main labour relations contact dealing with collective bargaining, labour relations matters, grievances and disciplinary action while providing expert coaching to the business stakeholders on CBA interpretation.

Managed the following HR functions: Payroll Administrator, HR Assistant HO, HR Generalist, Central, HR Generalist, East, HR Generalist West, Corporate Trainer.

RECALL, (A Brambles Company), Mississauga, ON, 2007 - 2010

Regional Human Resources Manager

Integral part of an executive leadership committee assessing a potential acquisition opportunity, conducted due diligence and recommended strategy for a smooth transition. Provided expertise in integration of human resources, HRIS, employment law, tax incentives and CBA implications and solutions.

Designed global HRIS Succession program across ten countries involving, implantation, training at all levels and maintenance of the site.

Decreased union grievances from 89% to 18% across 4 provinces with 4 different unions while successfully negotiating and ratifying long term CBAs with several unions globally (USA, Canada and France).

Successfully attracted and retained an A-Leadership Team in the Canadian region resulting in a profit increase of 8% from previous year and 33% increase over projected profits in the 1st year.

Provided expertise and leadership on employee programs such as: base compensation, deferred compensation plans, variable compensation plans, employee benefits and wellness, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance, employee savings and retirement programs.

Overseen of the payroll and HR operations functions: Payroll Administrator, East HR Generalist, West HR Generalist

Winner of President’s Club, 2007.

Additional experience as DIRECTOR, HR & TRAINING for THE FANIEUL GROUP 2002-2007 (Telecommunications), Manager, HR & Employment Equity for NORTHERN TELECOM 1999-2002 (Telecommunications), Regional HR Manager for PRIOR DATA SCIENCE 1998-1999 Contract (Engineering), HR Manager for THE OFFICE PLACE 1996-1998 (Retail), HR Generalist for HOLT RENFREW 1993-1996 (Retail)

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration, Almeda University, Boise, ID/Bachelor of Business Administration, Almeda University, Boise, ID, /Social Service Worker Diploma, Humber College; Human Resources Management Conflict Resolution & Confrontation Skills Group Dynamics Recruitment & Selection Negotiation Skills Coach Development Lomingers Team Dynamics Coach Lomingers Individual Coaching Facilitator

References Available Upon Request

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