Gurpreet Mann

Gurpreet Mann B.Com, CHRM, Certificate in HR Law CHRL & SPHR (in progress) 4 Dayspring Circle  Brampton, Ontario L6P 2Z5 -  - Senior Human Resources Professional A Game changer, Thinks Outside of the Box, and Technology Savvy HR Professional with 10 plus years of progressive HR experience. Using Business Analyst methodologies to successfully develop strategies for new enhanced HR initiatives, programs and processes, to promote employee and company growth. Excel at working with Senior Management teams in integrating HR function within the overall business strategy. Proven success at re-branding, re-positioning and re-launching the image of the HR to bridge the gap between employees and company, which resulted in more positive workforce environment, higher productivity and increase in revenues. HR Planning Performance Management Policy & Procedure Compensation Management Recruitment & Retention Return-to-work Program HR Project Management Talent Management Employee Engagement Grievance Resolution Employee Relations Disability Claims Management WSIB Case Management Bill 168 AODA Health & Safety Management Organization Development Workplace Planning HRIS Management Workplace Investigations Employer Branding Total Rewards Career Development & Accomplishments Your HR TEAM November 2008 – Present Human Resources/Recruitment Consultant Partnering with Business Leaders to provide HR services, solutions and support including but not limited to: labour relations, employee relations, management coaching, performance management, recruitment, retention, employee development, organization culture and structure, workforce planning and management. Client companies include Mr. Marble, Define Mobility, Dominion Automation, St. John 911 Operator, DHL, CNIB, Wishabi, Infrasoft Tech, FlexITy, Black & Veatch, Transcom North America, Kruger Products Ltd, and John Crane Canada Inc. Utilized innovative recruitment methodology, strategies and head hunting approach to successfully fill all open positions with high caliber candidates. Actively built and managed talent pool of active and passive candidates by using Linked In, social media and attending networking events. Developed and updated organizational Human Resources polices in accordance with the AODA, ESA, Human Rights Code, Employment Equity and Occupational Health and Safety Act (Bill 168). Re-launched the corporate policy employee handbook to raise awareness and knowledge level amongst employees Re-brand HR Department to bridge the gap between HR and employees. Resulted in employees seeing HR as trusted leader that is a true advocate for both employees and company. Partnered up with IT to consolidate Attendance, LOA and Accommodation Trackers into one report to enable managers to efficiently be able to track and monitor employee’s attendance, instead of having to download each report separately. This resulted in the company reaching its lowest level of absenteeism over a twelve-month period in company’s history. Eliminated manual data entries of employee training records into ADP People@Work by creating and coding excel spreadsheets to easily be uploaded into ADP People@Work. Took a manual on-boarding process and automated it by creating an electronic version by using Adobo Illustrator. This allowed organizations to save cost, time and be more efficient with their on-boarding process. Improved and increased employee productivity by designing and rolling out Employee Morale Programs and re-designing organizational structure and culture free from harassment, violence, substance abuse, and discrimination. Implemented, created and rolled out electronic employee forms to create a more efficient and cost saving process of distributing and collecting employee forms to overcome current company challenges, eliminating barriers and errors from pervious manual systems. Successfully implemented, rolled out and trained end users on various HRIS such as ADP, People@work, Pay@work, PeopleSoft, Talo and ET Web (performance management system). Morgan Corporation, Brampton, ON December 2011- February 2013 Human Resources Manager Managed a broad range of HR function in a stand-alone role for the entire Canadian operation. Was recognized company wide as one of the key players in taking the Canadian non-profitable organization and turning it into profitable one by implementing varies HR strategies and Employee Engagement Programs to increase productivity. Instrumental in supporting transition, managing change and driving the organizational efficiency for all employees during the acquisition of Commercial Babcock by Morgan Corporation. Drive business capability by building and leveraging relationships with business leaders to advise, consult on and develop organizational HR strategies. Managed and mitigated risk by providing timely HR consular to align staff and management in resolution of all employee relations’ issue. Developed new and online recruitment sources, which substantially reduced advertising cost to zero while increasing the number of qualified candidates. Consulted with organizational and external legal counsel in the management of issues in compliance with labour standards and common law. Partnered with the payroll department to design and implement a company wide benefits audit to improve administration and billing compliance in benefit plans. Conducted market compensation analysis for all positions. Workforce planning during peaks and valleys to best utilize resources. Provided succession planning strategy and guided employees in career development, identifying possible career paths within the organization. Supported company-wide Employee satisfaction surveys and participated in change management development based on the results. Oversaw and implemented safety audits and program improvements in conjunction with JHSC to eliminate recurrence and Achieved Zero Lost Time standard over twelve month period. Delivered exceptionally accurate reporting and monitoring, critical to positive resolution of work-related accidents/investigations, WSIB reporting, and return-to-work programs. Procom Services, Toronto, ON July 2008 – October 2008 Human Resources Generalist Built company’s first HR department from ground up. Created and implemented all programs, policies, procedures and guidelines. Conducted ISO training and ISO audits. Simmons Canada INc., Brampton, ON (Unionized) May 2007– May 2008 Human Resources Generalist Arby’s restaurants, Sacramento, CA August 2006– May 2007 District Human Resources Generalist Education & Additional Credentials Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Information Technology Management Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario Professional Certificate SPHR Candidate – in progress CHRL Candidate – in progress Certificate in HR Law – Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ontario (2012) Certificate in Human Resources Management (CHRM) – Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario (2004) Level 1 Health & Safety – Workers Health & Safety Centre, Toronto, Ontario (2007) Other Initiatives Avanti Women October 2015 – Present HR Mentor HR Professionals Giving Back November 2014 – Present Resume Coach, Facilitator, Career Coach, Job Search