Daniel Harris

Experience

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  The Acquisition Group

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Office Assistant / Recruiter / HR Admin

  • Coordinate daily recruitment efforts including scheduling interviews across multiple offices.• Develop job ads and postings on various online recruitment tools, such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, Kajiji, etc.• Cold-call potential recruites when necessary• General office administration requirements, such as documenting employee sales and processing new hire paperwork.

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  Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

  Front Of House Manager

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant including, but not limited to, cash handling, opening and closing procedures, monitoring labour usage, implementing guest incentive programs, continious employee coaching, and guest recovery.• Act as Brand Ambassador in the community, frequently developing mutually beneficial partnerships and professional relationships.• Experience drafting and posting job ads on various online platforms, planning/executing job fairs, applicant screening and selection.• Onboarding and training new hires• Engage in frequent employee performance management using standardized, brand specific, performance tools.• Develop employee schedules and forecast staffing levels. Show less

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  Cape Breton University Students'​ Union

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

  Operations Manager

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the CBU Students' Union ancillary operations (The PIT Lounge & Caper Convenience), inluding hiring and training employees, inventory and financial management.• Collaborate with various student groups (Pride & Ally Centre, Womens' Centre, Multicultural Hub, Student Food Bank) to organize and execute various events• Facilitate financial sponsorship on behalf of the CBUSU with various organizations in the community

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  Lanes at Membertou

  Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

  Assistant General Manager

  • Responsible for sales and profit projections, including monitoring sales and labour to reach set targets.• General management and supervision of 40+ employees, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.• Lead orientation and general customer service training sessions• Developed and implemented various inventory systems, including training and developing front line employees and supervisors on new store standards.• Develop and maintain various weekly and monthly reports. Show less

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  Cape Breton Regional Centre for Education

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Human Resources Generalist

  • Frequently respond to and resolve general employee inquiries via phone and email communications.• Draft competency-based selection tools (interview questions, Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scales, reference verification materials, weighted scorecards, etc.) for senior management approval. • Collect, maintain, and process employee data in various spreadsheets and databases• Collaborate with various department heads and HR managers to provide general HR support regarding policy implementation and employee requirements.• Coordinate and process employee documents while updating and maintaining HRIS database. • Responsible for developing and monitoring policy implementation initiatives including strategic long-term scheduling, coordinating and leading employee information sessions, and individual employee followup. • Develop project status reports for senior management, • Develop various presentations and documents related to employee orientation, training, and general information for distribution. • Experience working with multiple unions and collective agreements in the education sector. Show less

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  Government of Nova Scotia

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Customer Service Representative

  • Provide exceptional customer service in a fast paced, continuously evolving environment.• Scrutenize records and process documents required for complex Registry of Motor Vehicles transactions.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and policies as required.• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality while retrieving and entering sensitive information into various automated systems.

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  Government of Nova Scotia

  Oct 2024 - now

  Talent Acquisition Administrator

  • Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team, including both day-to-day administrative tasks (e.g. supporting the auditing and closing process of competitions, utilizing applicant tracking systems) as well as development and delivery of special programs/project work.• Manage communications with key stakeholders, including candidates, interdepartmental employees, hiring managers, and senior management.• Collaborate with Directors, consultants, HR Business Partners, and Employee Relations to develop and implement special projects directly related to talent acquisition.o Development of pooled competition process, related documents/processes, communications, screening tools, etc.o Orchestrate student hiring and placement process for specialized programs (Public Administration), including collaborating with hiring managers to determine availability of student positions, managing tracking documents (e.g. collection of required internal documents, participating in information sessions, applicant interview scores/ranking, placements, etc.)• Contribute to the development of candidate assessment tools, including pre-screening questions and other testing.• Participate in a variety of job fairs and networking events, acting on behalf of The Government of Nova Scotia, embodying the organization’s values, providing relevant information, and attracting future talent. Show less