Human Resources Training

MARELA KAMERIC, B.A.

905-***-**** ● hq462e@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Challenge driven, high energy, proactive business partner with a track record of championing and executing strategies and tactics that elevate operations and maximize productivity and profitability. Consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to deliver quality products and services that meet and exceed the needs of internal and external client groups. Excels at building relationships with all levels of the organization consistently increasing of employee engagement. Excellent analytical problem solving, communication, organizing and planning, and negotiation skills. Known as dependable, diligent, hardworking, loyal, ethical, and flexible. Strengths include:

• Employee Relations

• Training & Development • Recruitment & Staffing

• Comp. & Benefits • Succession Planning & Coaching

• Admin. & Data Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director, Human Resources & Compliance 2010-2012

MARMAC CNC MACHINING LTD., Hannon, ON

Reporting to the President, charged with designing and implementing Human Resources & Compliance system from ground up including HR policies, recruitment and staffing process, on boarding program, performance improvement, coaching and training & development. Lead a team of 20 direct reports.

• Lead strategic organizational development planning for HR and wrote plan; aligning human resources initiatives to that of the strategic direction of company and ensured successful completion of KPIs and objectives.

• Conduct and analyze HR performance metrics, identifying gaps within the workforce, created and implemented solutions.

• Developed and put in place full life cycle recruitment program including interview guides, job descriptions, employment testing protocol, background check requirements, job offer letters increasing retention rates by 80%.

• Increased employee engagement by implementing and executing employee recognition program, lunch and learn, “Marmac College” training curriculum and employee events.

• Negotiated improvements to the benefits package while decreasing costs by 45% and administered benefits program.

• Proficient with employment law & performance management; facilitated exit interviews and the entire termination process.

• Managed WSIB claims, slashing frequency and number of lost time accidents, passing WSIB Workplace audit with zero violations.

Human Resources Consultant (Contract Position) 2009-2010

ITALPASTA., Brampton, ON

Retained to assist Manager, Human Resources by conducting effective recruitment, streamlining Performance Appraisal, revising job descriptions, training and workforce planning analytics.

• Delivered compliance training for Health and Safety and HACCP.

• Managed corporate WSIB claims and ESRTW programs.

Manager, Human Resources 2007 - 2009

WAGGWARE INC., Burlington, ON

Established and built new IT Staffing Solutions Branch from ground up while directing HR, client relationship management, legal and operations units. Member of strategic senior executive team. Provided support to 15 full-time employees and 50 contractors.

• Achieved unprecedented 2007 fill ratio of 95%.

• Conducted global searches, sourcing candidates from Israel, India and United States. Partnered with immigration lawyer to execute all required immigration/work visa documentation.

• Increased requisitions and sales by 164% from previous year through aggressive networking and referral strategies.

• Collaborated with Software Development to build and implement innovative new HRIS Database and software program that automated recruitment and selection administrative processes including the tracking of all open requisitions and resumes. .

• Implemented a tiered service based benefit system designed to increase employee retention.

• Drafted and implemented comprehensive set of human resources and health and safety policies along with New Employee Orientation Program for full-time staff and contractors, a company first.

• Charged with responsibility of planning, organizing and executing employee events.

• Negotiated rate renewals with independent contractors, reducing mid-year increases by approximately 50%.

CARA OPERATIONS LTD., Mississauga 1999-2007

Compliance Program Facilitator (2006-2007)

Mandated to deliver Cara College legislative compliance training curriculum. Certified facilitator for Occupational Health and Safety Program (OSSA), NFSTP, First Aid & CPR, Food Safety and WHMIS.

• Achieved student pass rate of 90%, highest in the company.

• Developed standardized lesson plans and materials using numerous learning techniques and motivational strategies to engage students with a variety of learning styles in active learning.

• Analyzed training and educational needs of five restaurant divisions and wrote recommendations for improvement.

Human Resources and Training Coordinator (2004-2006)

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and Training charged with overseeing recruitment & selection, training & development and occupational health & safety in three large divisions and 300 corporate stores. Facilitated First Aid and CPR training and administered Thomas International Behavioural Assessment tool.

• Managed salaried and hourly recruitment and selection process for all operations Coordinated on campus & co-op recruitment and liaised with national media and advertising professionals to support recruitment process.

• Administered WSIB/WCB claims and ESRTW Program.

• Annually organized and executed conferences and employee events for 500+ participants nationally.

Administrative Assistant for Human Resources and Training (2002-2004)

Reporting to the Director of HR and Training successfully grew position into junior recruitment and occupational health and safety assistant role.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts (Major: Political Science) 2002

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Human Resources Management Certificate Program 2007- Present

Sheridan College, Oakville, ON (A+ average to date)

Certifications: ISO Lead Auditor 9001:2008

OSSA Health & Safety Instructor

St. John Ambulance Instructor First Aid and CPR

Thomas International Behavioural Assessment

Negotiation Skills – Learning Tree

National Food Safety Program CertifiedTrainer

Other professional development training programs include but are not limited to: Conflict Management, Dealing with Difficult People, Taking Corrective Action

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