HR Advisor with Compliance & Recruitment Expertise

AURORA LELAJ

Ottawa, ON

416-***-**** *-*****@****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/auroralelaj

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Graduate Certificate in “Human Resources Management”

• Certificate in “Public Administration Program”

• Confident & good knowledge of Canadian Employment Law, Human Rights, and Labour Relations

• Facilitating experience in AODA training (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)

• Over 4 years’ experience in admin, client service, full-cycle recruitment, postings, etc.

• 10+ years’ experience heavily in education

• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Proficient oral & written communication skills in English, Italian, and good knowledge of French WORK EXPERIENCE

Advisor, HR Career Lifecycle

The Ottawa Hospital – Ottawa, ON May 2023 - Present

• Responding to inquires and providing guidance to the clients (staff) on HR-related matters such as collective agreements, sick leave, service and seniority, vacation, and leave of absence

• Ensuring that all new hires, transfers and leaves of absence are entered into the Human Resources Information system (Oracle PeopleSoft) in a manner that ensures accuracy and integrity of the HR data and compliance with the various collective agreements and the Employment Standard Acts

• Collaborating with the broader HR and Finance teams including Talent Acquisition, Labour Rela- tions, Scheduling, Occupation Health and Payroll to support both day-to-day operations as well as providing counsel and support for lifecycle-related matters

• Provides information related to procedures, benefit entitlements, organization policies, and prac- tices

Human Resources & Payroll Officer

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute – Ottawa, ON May 2022 – May 2023

• Prepared employment contracts for new hires & internal changes in an accurate & timely manner

• Worked close and collaborating with the manager in the whole interview process, such as sourc- ing, screening, and interviewing candidates

• Executed employee onboarding and contract renewals for, admin staff, grant-funded employees, postdoctoral fellows, and trainees

• Provided specialized guidance on salary determination and assisted with salary negotiations.

• Ensured annual increases were processed as required

• Reviewed, analyzed and made recommendations to resolve payroll discrepancies.

• Oversaw payroll-related functions and worked with HR and Payroll Assistants to ensure the proper processing of weekly payroll

• Maintained all HR records and updated employee files using Oracle HRIS System

• Provided information related to policies, procedures, practices, benefit entitlements, and organi- zation policies

• Managed administration of group benefit and retirement plans

• Processed employee terminations ensuring they comply with the Employment Standards Act and OHRI policies

• Assisted in implementing the best HR programs, policies, practices, and compliance Human Resources & Payroll Assistant

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute – Ottawa, ON Mar 2021 – Apr 2022

• Provided day-to-day operational support to the entire Human Resources team on all facets of HR

• Processed payroll on a bi-weekly basis (Workforce ESP)

• Supported the HR team in the timely administration of yearly projects such as (the Long Service Awards and the Canada Summer Jobs program)

• Responsible for Job posting in LinkedIn, social media, and Indeed

• Conduct pre-screening interviews, and reference checks

• Assisted with new hire orientation and Employee Learner Module requirements

• Processed paperwork for unpaid individuals

• Assisted with weekly and monthly reports and audits

• Data entry for new hires and contract renewals

• Monitored the HR inbox(s) and distributed emails to the appropriate HR Officer Human Resources Coordinator

Abrams Towing – Toronto, ON Oct 2019 – Mar 2020

• Reported to the HR Manager to advise on the functional area.

• Provided administrative support to the HR department, as needed, in areas such as research, record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry (Workday)

• Maintained records of personnel-related data in both paper and the database and ensure all em- ployment requirements are met

• Ensured that effective and up-to-date health and safety at work regulatory framework is main- tained

• Stayed current on governmental requirements and laws in their functional area.

• Supported the recruitment/hiring process by posting jobs, sourcing candidates, performing back- ground checks, assisting in shortlisting, issuing employment contracts, etc.

• Interacted professionally and communicate well with all the staff

• Conduct and supervise training and development programs through Mindflash for employees. Human Resources Development Officer – Co-op Position Evangel Hall Mission, Toronto, ON May 2019 – Aug 2019

• Developed a new staff Orientation Guide and Onboarding process

• Provided tools and recommendation practices to develop and monitor accommodation plans

• Implemented a performance review program for staff

• Delivered training to staff, to ensure understanding participation in these processes Restaurant Manager May 2016 – July 2018

The Prince Edward Restaurant, Charlottetown, PEI

• Managed the restaurant for the procurement of Customer service, Health & Safety

• Directly responsible for full recruitment activities, including screening, resumes, and interviewing alongside the restaurant owner

• Developed interview questions and acted as a panel member for all interviews

• Responsible for Day-to-Day operations and able to multi-task duties, schedule, inventory English teacher Jan 2006 - April 2016

Gr 3 - Gr 12 (Elementary / Secondary / High school - Public school) Regional Educational Directory, Gjirokaster, Albania

• Taught English as a second language for 10 years for youth aged 9-18

• Taught students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, diffi- cult accommodation needs

• Evaluated progress, need to assess of students, and discussed results with co-workers, parents, stakeholders, and management office

• Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help

• Participated in staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops with new teaching methods

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Secondary school “Andon Zako Cajupi,” Gjirokaster, Albania Sept 2013 – Ap 2016 Educator volunteer

• Guided mentored and leaded new students from the university to ensure their skills for their future profession

• Coached, educated, and trained in procedures and policies in the education area Gjirokaster, Albania

EDUCATION

CHRP – in progress

Public Administration Program

World Skills Employment Centre Oct 2021 – Dec 2021 Permanent Education, Ottawa, ON Oct 2020 – Mar 2021

• Intensive French Programme – Level 5

Client Service Excellence Aug 15, 2019

Human Resource Management - Post Graduate Sep 2018 – Aug 2019 George Brown College, Toronto, ON

• Employment Law, Human Rights, Labour relationships, Compensation, Accounting, Re- cruitment & Selection, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Health & Safety, Organization Effectiveness, Training and Development, HR Planning, etc. Bachelor of Education, Major: English Sep 2000 – Jul 2004 University Eqrem Cabej, Gjirokaster, Albania

• Heavily focused on English literature, grammar, writing skills, history, counseling Canada Equivalency "WES" - Bachelor’s degree (four years) in English Education

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