Kristyn Bradley

Kristyn Bradley

Merchandiser

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Resources Lead at Hariri Pontarini Architects

  • Education

    • Dunbarton High School

      2008 - 2012
      Ontario Secondary School Diploma
    • Humber College

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Human Resources Management 80% (Overall Average)

      Course Highlights:HR PlanningOrganizational Behaviour Employment LawProject Management CompensationLabour Relations

  • Experience

    • Aeropostale

      Oct 2010 - Apr 2014
      Merchandiser

      -Managed the receipt of stock.-Organized the storage product.-Controlled the flow of merchandise movement. -Assisted with Visual Merchandising activities.

    • Groupe Dynamite

      Oct 2012 - May 2014
      Sales Associate

      -Engaged with customers to create a rapport with customers.-Responsible for extensive product knowledge.-Processed sales transactions.-Assisted with implementation of loss prevention techniques.

    • Haventree Bank

      May 2014 - Oct 2016
      Mortgage Servicing Specialist

      -Assist with collection and processing of property tax and insurance documents-Prepare welcome package for clients on a weekly basis -Promptly and professionally addressed client inquiries and requests-Responsible for completion of small projects

    • Home Trust Company

      Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
      Contact centre representative

      -Educate clients about the importance and methods of maintaining healthy credit while providing insightful customer service- Demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve complex, multiple client problems professionally and efficiently- Provide timely and thorough follow-up with for both management and clients- Perform financial adjustments and non-financial maintenance when necessary to ensure all client and business expectations are met - Member of the Employee Engagement Committee: Social Committee Show less

    • Career Edge Organization

      Mar 2018 - Oct 2018
      Talent Specialist

      • Assessing cover letters, resumes, and video interview answers submitted by program applicants and providing feedback• Creatively searched for new methods and sources of attracting talent and conducted outreach to top talent• Collaborating with Career Edge Client Services Directors to support sales initiatives• Generated sales leads for new clients and job postings (Job orders)• Scheduled job interviews, provided interview preparation sessions, and conducting post-interview debriefings with candidates• Represented Career Edge at recruitment events, liaising with Career Edge partner organizations, delivering presentations about Career Edge to prospective program participants, and visiting host employer workplaces• Provided resume screening, interview preparation and general information about Canadian labour markets Show less

    • Vistek

      Oct 2018 - Nov 2019
      HR Coordinator

      Vistek is a leading Canadian retailer of photography and videography equipment.• Responsible for recruitment at all 5 retail locations and head office from entry to Senior level positions.• Joint Health & Safety Committee lead, responsibilities included: coordinating first aid training, collecting and storing monthly safety inspection reports, recording and publishing minutes of the JHSC meetings to the company intranet, scheduling quarterly JHSC meetings, participating in fire drills, and more• Part of a 4-person team responsible for the selection the organizations first ever HRIS, BambooHR and was primary lead for implementation of• Simultaneously selected, implemented and launched 3 other systems, 2 of which were also the firsts in the organization: a new and improved intranet (Claromentis) a time clocking system (Deputy) and peer-to peer recognition platform (Motivosity)• Supported the Director of HR, to host the organizations first managers conference and a subsequent second (now a quarterly event)• Held dual responsibilities for the first 5 months; acted as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and HR Coordinator• Responsible for staff social events and scheduling• Participated in updating all employment contract templates Show less

    • Herjavec Group

      Nov 2019 - Feb 2022
      Senior Human Resources Generalist

      • HRIS Systems lead (BambooHR), leading to greater optimization and accuracy of day to processes andmaintenance of files and records.• Eliminated 3rd party ATS by integrating with existing HRIS resulting in a savings of $10,000 annually and a seamless onboarding process, ease of access for hiring managers and ability to create basic reports on hiring and applicant source tracking.• HR lead for internal regulatory audit (SOC-2)• Accountable for reports to Senior management and C-Suite Executives on a multitude of HR functions and outputs.• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of both Canadian and US employment law and at federal, state / province and local levels; regularly reviewed policies, practices and employment agreements to ensure compliance.• Managed employee immigration and work permits in conjunction with external council• Responsible for identifying and providing mid-level management, training, development and coaching.• Responsible for all day-to-day employee relation matters for an internal division of approximately 200 employees including compensation, benefits, and leaves disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.• Responsible for employee performance management including, performance improvement plans, disciplinary meetings, investigations, disputes and terminations.• Performed routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs• Analyzed, identified and determined improvements for employee management including, employee relations, processes, training gaps and system improvements.• Implemented Sexual harassment training• Identified and supported internal business cases for current and future staffing needs.• Lead trainer of HR Coordinators (India and North America)• Responded to employee and management questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations Show less

    • Hariri Pontarini Architects

      May 2022 - now
      Human Resources Lead

      • Identify performance gaps and in mid-level and project managers; Selected industry leading training partner to create a manager training program (launching 2023).• HRIS selection and implementation (Collage HR) to manager employee database, applicant tracking system and employee onboarding, performance management tool, vacation & leave tracking, benefits integration and reporting.• Delivered monthly updates on HR activities and strategies to executive team• Developed performance management program for staff and management• Created employee onboarding process and procedures for HR, IT and managers• Assist talent acquisition to identify future staffing needs.• Standardized external job posting process• Received, reviewed and triage employee promotion and salary increase discussions and succession planning.• Engaged Marketing and Talent Acquistion to leverage LinkedIn for talent attraction• Collaborated with operations to identify process inefficiencies and training program for time reporting and invoicing process.• Improved vacation and leave tracking, resolved inaccurate records / balances, and automated through collage HR• Successfully certified Hariri Pontarini Architects as a Great Place To Work & Best Workplace Professional Services• Lead the Joint Health and Safety committee in monthly inspections and maintained compliance• Partnered with Work Site Safety to improve WHMIS training process• Arranged Working at Heights training for required staff• Managed employee immigration and work permits in conjunction with external council• Created employee engagement, employee onboarding and exit surveys; analyzed results to identify improvement opportunities• Managed performance improvement plans, disciplinary meetings, investigations, disputes up to and including terminations.• Updated Employment Offers, Employee Handbook and implemented new policies per changing legislation. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Canadian Human Resource Professional

      HRPA - Human Resources Professionals Association
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kristyn Bradley
      Honours Standing Earned Humber College Apr 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Skating Instructor

      Issued by CanSkate Canada on Jan 2010
      CanSkate CanadaAssociated with Kristyn Bradley