Human Resources Generalist

Samir Sharma - MBA, CHRM, CPHR, SHRM-SCP

Human Resources, HRIS, and Health & Safety Professional

Burnaby, BriƟsh Columbia, V5A 4H2 Cell No: +1-604-***-**** Email ID: *****.******.**@*****.***

LinkedIn Profile: hƩps://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-sharma1/ Summary

Dynamic HR professional with 11+ years of experience as an HR Generalist, HRIS Specialist, and Health & Safety expert. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, drive employee engagement, and implement effecƟve HR soluƟons. ExperƟse in policy development, compliance, recruitment, and HR technology. Adept at fostering collaboraƟve environments and delivering measurable business results.

Core Competencies

HR Strategy & Compliance

Policy Development & DocumentaƟon

Talent AcquisiƟon & RetenƟon

Employee RelaƟons & Conflict ResoluƟon

Training & Development

Performance Management System

AudiƟng

HRIS ImplementaƟon & OpƟmizaƟon

Health & Safety Management

CerƟficaƟons

CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources)

SHRM-SCP Society of Human Resources Management -Senior CerƟfied Professional)

SAP HCM Workforce Process Management Professional – Havells India Ltd.

SAP Human Experience Management (HXM) – SAP Online training

Business CommunicaƟon Trainer – Videocon Industries Ltd.

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor – Past experience

Professional Experience

CargoJet Airways Ltd. – Richmond, BriƟsh Columbia

Human Resources Generalist & Health and Safety Professional (November 2023 – December 2024)

Managed complex employee relaƟons, including progressive discipline, with professionalism and Ɵmely resoluƟons.

Ensured compliance with policies, procedures, and legislaƟve requirements through expert guidance.

Collaborated with the HR team and management to align strategies, invesƟgate issues, and ensure best pracƟces.

Fostered open communicaƟon between staff and management, facilitaƟng effecƟve conversaƟons.

Streamlined recruitment by organizing job fairs and outreach, increasing candidate pool quality by 20%.

Coordinated onboarding, training, and administraƟve tasks for new hires, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Lead injury management, return-to-work plans, and disability processes, improving producƟvity.

Enhanced workplace safety by spearheading iniƟaƟves and parƟcipaƟng in the Joint Health and Safety CommiƩee.

Supported HR projects, documentaƟon, and compliance with corporate and legislaƟve standards.

Conagra Brands – Richmond, BriƟsh Columbia

Human Resources Generalist (September 2022 – November 2023)

Provided strategic HR consultaƟon and day-to-day support to funcƟonal teams, aligning with organizaƟonal goals.

Coached leaders on HR programs, conflict resoluƟon, compliance, and employee management.

Resolved employee relaƟons issues, including complaints and harassment, through invesƟgaƟons and correcƟve acƟons.

Administered disciplinary acƟons and performance management programs to ensure compliance and development.

Monitored aƩendance trends, ensuring policy adherence and proacƟve issue resoluƟon.

Enhanced HRIS accuracy, reporƟng, and insights for sound decision-making.

Collaborated across HR funcƟons to address staffing, compensaƟon, benefits, and legal needs.

Lead diversity iniƟaƟves to foster inclusivity and ensure compliance.

Supported recruitment pipelines and talent planning in partnership with staffing teams.

Facilitated training iniƟaƟves to enhance employee skills and organizaƟonal growth. Brian Jessel BMW – Vancouver, BriƟsh Columbia

Human Resources Generalist & HRIS Specialist (November 2020 – September 2022)

Ensured smooth onboarding, orientaƟon, and oĪoarding processes for employees.

Managed full-cycle recruitment and collaborated with managers to fill all posiƟons effecƟvely.

Managed HRIS system maintenance, Ɵme and aƩendance, benefits administraƟon, and employee lifecycle processes.

Ensured compliance with WorkSafeBC and Lead the OccupaƟonal Health & Safety Program as co-chair of the Joint Health & Safety CommiƩee.

Handled employee issues with empathy and confidenƟality while advising on benefits and company policies.

Maintained and analysed databases for exit interviews, performance, compensaƟon, and referral programs.

Lead performance management using the 15five system and supported training and development iniƟaƟves.

Created and updated policies to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and supported visa applicaƟons.

Assisted with terminaƟons, disciplinary acƟons, coaching, and employee relaƟons maƩers.

Supported the HR Manager in rolling out new processes, system updates, and analysing HR plans.

The Brick – Delta, BriƟsh Columbia

LogisƟcs Coordinator (June 2017 – September 2020)

Coordinated logisƟcs operaƟons, opƟmizing supply chain efficiency. Videocon Consumer Durables – Gurgaon, India

Human Resources Generalist (August 2015 – January 2017)

Implemented HR programs and policies in training, recruitment, retenƟon, compensaƟon, benefits, incenƟves, and orientaƟon.

Fostered a posiƟve teamwork environment, boosƟng employee retenƟon.

NegoƟated 50+ salary offers and sign-on/relocaƟon packages annually for exempt and non- exempt roles.

Managed full-cycle recruitment, including campus recruitment, pre-screening, and first-stage interviews for frontline and supervisory posiƟons.

Reduced reliance on employment agencies, saving the company thousands monthly and bringing recruiƟng in-house.

Created cost-effecƟve incenƟve programs, increasing employee saƟsfacƟon and producƟvity.

Streamlined employee data processing, reducing Ɵme by developing online forms and HRIS improvements.

Analysed workforce planning and developed HR acƟon plans to address gaps and update processes.

Stayed updated on Employment Standards, Temporary Foreign Worker programs, OHS standards, and legal topics.

Havells India Ltd – Noida, UƩar Pradesh, India

HR and AdministraƟon Generalist and HRIS Specialist SAP HCM (July 2012 – August 2015)

Conducted blueprinƟng and informaƟon-gathering using the ASAP methodology.

Configured and tested payroll audit tools, including pay journals, and SAP HR modules to meet business requirements.

Worked on SAP HCM modules: ESS-MSS, Training and Event Management, Travel Expense Management, CompensaƟon Management, Enterprise Learning (LSO), and Performance Management.

IdenƟfied and resolved issues, providing acƟonable recommendaƟons.

Configured quotas, dynamic acƟons, and HR & Payroll, PM, and OM integraƟons.

Performed funcƟonal, integraƟon, system, regression, and UAT tesƟng for SAP HR end-to-end processes.

Created queries and reports using SAP and HR ABAP.

Addressed customer needs and maintained strong client relaƟonships.

Conducted inducƟon, orientaƟon, recruitment, and selecƟon processes for new employees.

Managed performance appraisals, increments, monthly aƩendance, and payroll processing.

Provided training, development, and Ɵmely resoluƟon of employee grievances.

Maintained employee records and devised HR strategies, policies, and procedures, including manuals and forms.

Handled employee ƟckeƟng, visas, separaƟon processes, and health and safety programs.

Liaised with government and labour departments for employee relaƟons and office maintenance.

Served as Management RepresentaƟve for ISO 9001:2008 audits and ensured HR process compliance.

Issued leƩers, circulars, and memos while maintaining strong internal employee relaƟons.

Audited HR processes and supervised corporate and employee welfare events. GASTECH Process Engineering (India) Pvt Ltd – Faridabad, Haryana, India HR and AdministraƟon Generalist (February 2011 – July 2012)

Conducted inducƟon, orientaƟon, recruitment, and selecƟon processes for new employees.

Managed performance appraisals, increments, monthly aƩendance, and payroll processing.

Provided training, development, and Ɵmely resoluƟon of employee grievances.

Maintained employee records and devised HR strategies, policies, and procedures, including manuals and forms.

Handled employee ƟckeƟng, visas, separaƟon processes, and health and safety programs.

Liaised with government and labour departments for employee relaƟons and office maintenance.

Served as Management RepresentaƟve for ISO 9001:2008 audits and ensured HR process compliance.

Issued leƩers, circulars, and memos while maintaining strong internal employee relaƟons.

Audited HR processes and supervised corporate and employee welfare events. OSMAK Engineering and ContracƟng LLC – Dubai, United Arab Emirates HR and AdministraƟon Generalist (July 2009 – January 2011)

Managed employee data filing, grievances, and support at project sites and corporate offices.

Conducted recruitment and selecƟon for local and expatriate posiƟons.

Processed monthly aƩendance and payroll via the Wage ProtecƟon System (WPS).

Developed HR strategies, policies, manuals, and automated processes with an in-house HRIS.

Oversee Ɵcket and visa processing, performance appraisals, and employee increment acƟviƟes.

Implemented performance management processes under senior management guidance.

Issued leƩers, circulars, and memos per company norms and maintained internal employee relaƟons.

Liaised with government and labour departments for employee relaƟons and office maintenance.

Audited HR processes and supervised corporate and employee welfare events.

Conducted training and development programs to enhance employee skills. EducaƟon

Simon Fraser University – CHRM (CerƟficate in Human Resources Management) (2018 – 2019)

IFIM InsƟtuƟons, India – MBA with specializaƟon in Human Resources (2007 – 2009)

IASE Deemed University, India – BBA (Bachelors in Business AdministraƟon in Human Resources (2003 – 2006)

Languages

English

Hindi

Technical Skills

Data Analysis & ReporƟng

MicrosoŌ Office Suite

HRIS Management (Design & OpƟmizaƟon)

SAP HCM (ESS, MSS, Training, Payroll, IntegraƟon),

Experience in other HRIS systems - Workday, Payworks, UKG, Bamboo HR, and Dealer Pilot HR.

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