| A seasoned Human Resources Professional with a proven track record of designing and implementing progressive human resources programs to foster the growth strategy in multifaceted organizations. Lori has extensive expertise in talent acquisition and management, project management, process improvement and policy development and implementation. Lori has experience in unionized and non-unionized settings from small start-ups to large international organizations. Lori’s passion is to assist organizations to develop solutions to complex people issues.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully led the integration of all human resources programs in 7 Divisions of a North American business post acquisition and merger.
Improved processes and strengthened internal relationships to resolve complex issues in the Canadian and US benefits programs.
Simplified, standardized and improved management effectiveness through the development of a web-based e-learning Management Training and Orientation program.
Implemented a global international assignment program and provided support to project sites in Ecuador, Israel, India and the United Arab Emirates.
Increased retention by implementing a broad and consistent approach to compensation management.
Increased employee engagement by developing a new employee communication strategy for an engaging CEO.
Advised the Board and Senior Management Team on balanced scorecard metrics such as recruitment/retention benchmarks, absenteeism rates and lost time accidents to assist with cost containment and decision making.
Increased employee engagement and impacted the customer experience by redefining Management roles. Utilized a coach approach to the change management process.
Implemented human resources programs including performance management, succession planning, talent management, business ethics, satisfaction surveys, manager toolkits, pension conversion, benefit programs and organizational reviews.
Reduced costs through restructuring utilizing strategies which included partnership agreements, outsourcing and consolidating buying functions.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Osborne Group
-Ray and Berndston
-Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders
Trillium Health Centre – Senior Consultant
Aecon Group Inc – Director Human Resources
Giffels/NORR – Vice President Human Resources
AMEC Inc – Director Human Resources
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital – Director Human Resources
College of Nurses of Ontario – Manager Human Resources
Crowntek Inc – various Human Resources functions
Delphax Systems – various Human Resources functions
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Human Resources Professional, CHRP
Member of Human Resources Professionals Association, Toronto Chapter |
