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Senior Director, People & Culture
Wave HQSenior Director, People & Culture
Jun. 2023Toronto, Ontario, CanadaLead the People & Culture function for a 320-person cross-border workforce (Canada & U.S.), aligning talent, systems, and culture to drive scalable growth, contributing to the organization exceeding its targets.
HR Director
PAVEHR Director
Apr. 2022 - Nov. 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada- Strategic business partner to executives and investor in a growing B2B SaaS startup - Oversaw Global HR activities in Canada, US, and Vietnam, with oversight of an HR, IT, and Operations team in Vietnam - Developed human capital strategy and structure aligned with the company's short and long-term goals - Led the recruitment strategy globally to build our employer brand and ensure the company is developing and maintaining a sustainable talent pipeline - Led the continuous review of all HR programs to ensure alignment with business direction and our evolving global culture
Senior HR Manager
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.Senior HR Manager
May. 2018 - Apr. 2022Markham, Ontario- Strategic HR advisor to executives and management, providing coaching on complex, confidential matters while mitigating business risks - Oversaw employee relations across Canada, empowering leaders with training and tools for effective resolution - Directed annual HR business plans and budgets to align with organizational goals - Drove alignment by partnering with leaders to establish departmental and individual goals - Championed cultural evolution, embedding core values, fostering innovation and enhancing the employee experience - Managed training and development programs to address skill gaps and amplify team and individual strengths - Built a competitive compensation strategy with the Compensation Manager - Implemented an online performance management system through SuccessFactors - Created a talent mapping 9-box model with an evaluation process designed in-house and used for succession planning and identifying high-performing team members at all levels - Led a team of HR professionals that oversaw multiple areas of HR, including recruitment, performance management, DEI, onboarding, health and safety, event planning, and data & analytics - Analyzed HR KPIs to provide actionable insights and recommendations to the executive team - Cultivated a high-performance culture by empowering people leaders to enhance accountability, drive results, and foster strong employee engagement, leading to record year-over-year business results during my tenure and winning global performance awards - Secured the highest global engagement score for Hyundai Auto Canada, 21% above the global average
HR Manager
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.HR Manager
Mar. 2015 - May. 2018Markham, ON
Senior HR Generalist
PointsSenior HR Generalist
Feb. 2014 - Mar. 2015Toronto, Canada Area
HR Advisor
UbisoftHR Advisor
Apr. 2013 - Jan. 2014Toronto, Ontario
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Mazda Canada IncSenior Human Resources Specialist
Aug. 2010 - Mar. 2013Richmond Hill, Ontario
Human Resources Coordinator
Kia Canada Inc.Human Resources Coordinator
Jun. 2008 - Aug. 2010Mississauga, Ontario
Human Resources Coordinator
ING Real Estate FinanceHuman Resources Coordinator
Sep. 2006 - Jun. 2008Mississauga, Ontario

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