Sasha Lovell, Human Resource Business Partner

About

Dynamic and experienced HR professional with over 7 years of experience as a People Operations Manager, seeking to leverage extensive knowledge in Canadian and American employment laws, strategic HR guidance, and employee engagement initiatives to drive business objectives. Adept at fostering strong relationships across all levels of an organization and managing organizational change with a focus on creating inclusive, high-performance cultures.

Experience

Avenue One

Nov 2022 – Jan 2024

Remote - U.S

People Operations Business Partner

Increased onboarding efficiency by 30% by streamlining processes and workflows using various ATS systems such as Greenhouse and ADP Spearheaded the entire EOR employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, performance management, and off-boarding, for a workforce spread across US & Canada Acted as a key HR point of contact for regional and functional areas, building robust relationships with employees, managers, and executives to support business needs Partnered with leadership to align human capital strategy with business objectives, contributing to the evolution of a high-performing organization Developed Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership & Development, Management Training, Mentorship programs which fostered a positive work culture Managed complex employee relations issues in collaborating with Compliance and Legal team (SOC2), ensuring effective resolution of workplace disputes Utilized HR metrics and data analytics to provide strategic insights, influencing decision-making and HR strategies Implemented and managed HRIS Systems such as Remote,ADP and Greenhouse Sourced vendors such as Certn to ensure background checks were completed with compliance, reducing turnaround time by 50% for local and global hires Integrated systems such as Lattice and other training and development practices to create an semi- annual performance review as well as a career progression plan Conducted reorganization and resource reviews based on business needs, reducing department costs by 40-50%

Joyride Technologies Inc.

Nov 2021 – Nov 2022

Toronto, Ontario

Head of Human Resources

- Implemented and maintained the HRIS systems, Humi that housed all employee information, documents and changes - Managed complex HR issues, utilizing strong analytical skills to identify, scope, and resolve matters affecting the employee experience - Contributed to the development of a data-driven HR environment, challenging the status quo and introducing improvements in HR processes and employee engagement - Collaborated with executive team to ensure quarterly goals were met, policies and procedures accounted for business needs - Planned all employee engagement activities and initiatives to increase in-office presence by 40% - Developed 1 year, 3 year and 5 year growth plans to help high-level management during the scale-up phase - Built recruitment strategies; including a multi-tier screening process based on department and role specific needs - Lead talent acquisition & onboarding processes for all departments - Administered Canadian benefits plan for all eligible employees through Sunlife

Dropset Gorgeous LLC

Nov 2020 – Apr 2021

Remote - U.S

Human Resources Administrator/Social Media Management

- Supported CEO on all HR all related projects for multiple companies by creating SOP’s and other HR items - Acted as a primary point of contact for all employee inquiries - Recruited for multiple positions utilizing various social media platforms, Linkedin, Indeed, internal referral - Created and presented all HR and business metrics reports for succession planning - Administered compensation programs such as: pay analysis, base, pay and job evaluations - Conducted technical recruitment, onboarding, compensation reviews and compliance analysis - Created virtual Workplace Harassment, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Employee Handbook - Conducted all performance reviews, onboarding and termination interviews as per local Human Resources and Labour Relations regulation

Education

Queens University

Sep 2019 – Aug 2020

Master of Human Resources Management & Industrial Relations, Human Resources

York University

Sep 2014 – Aug 2018

Bachelor of Arts, Law & Society

Sasha Lovell

Human Resource Business Partner

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