L Lindsay T hompson

Position: Human Resources Director

Company: Irving Consumer Products
Location: Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada
Experience: 15 years exp

Cont act Inf o:

Phone: 5066089691, +15066583835, +1 506-461-6009
Email: thompson.lindsay@irvingconsumerproducts.com

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Skills
business process improvement coaching cognos customer service drawing Employee Engagement

Employee Learning & Development event planning hris Human Resources Human Resources (HR)

human resources information systems (hris) Leadership management microsoft excel microsoft office

microsoft word Oracle oracle user productivity kit Organizational Effectiveness peoplesoft

photography Process Improvement project coordination project planning recruiting

Strategic Initiatives Talent Acquisition team leadership teamwork Training Workforce Planning

Oracle User

Work experience
Jun 2020 - current time Human Resources Director
Irving Consumer Products
• Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, working with the Irving Consumer
Products and Irving Personal Care leadership teams to provide a high level of
HR expertise in all core HR pillars of engagement, organizational development,
learning and development, talent acquisition, employee effectiveness and
strategic workforce planning. • Provide leadership and coaching to a team of HR
professionals focused on Human Resources excellence, supporting over 400
employees. • Provide guidance and support to employees on interpretation
and consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and processes. Working
directly with head office and sales and indirectly with our manufacturing sites. •
Provide leadership and guidance for the development and implementation of
common HR programs and policies across the organization. • Define and
execute organizational effectiveness concepts for high performing teams,
internal development, employee engagement and various other strategic HR
initiatives. Analyze various training programs and recommend approaches to
increase workforce effectiveness. • Implement and execute initiatives and/or
projects to support HR vision. Lead change and communication internally and
externally in relation to process, people & systems to ensure success. •
Determine best practices for HR partner service levels and relationships. Be a
thinking partner for key internal partners, utilizing thought leadership to assist
the business on delivering sustainable results.
Feb 2018 - Jun 2020 Human Resources Manager
Irving Consumer Products
• Execute HR programs and processes to attract, develop and retain
employees, including; performance management, learning and development,
disability management, rewards and recognition. • Collaborate with leaders and
employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity
and retention. • Consult with leaders to provide guidance in the areas of
coaching, career development, and performance improvement. • Coach
employees and people leaders to role model behaviors that support our
company values and culture. • Coach and support ICP corporate human
resources team. • Facilitate training for legislative changes and HR process
improvement initiatives (i.e. structured interview process training, respectful
workplace training, leadership effectiveness training). • Evaluate, assess and
improve HR business processes. • Provide interpretation and guidance for the
application of HR policies and procedures. • Analyze HR trends and metrics to
develop solutions, programs, and policies.
Jan 2017 - Feb 2018 Strategic Recruitment Partner
Irving Consumer Products
- Conduct full-cycle recruitment for all salaried roles from planning and sourcing
through to offer. - Work closely with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners
to plan, coordinate and execute the recruitment process. - Coach and mentor
Recruitment Coordinator and HR/Recruitment Co-op. - Participate in business
improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve our recruitment
processes. - Support Recruitment Coordinator in building a robust campus
recruitment strategy. - Partner with the business to plan and execute hiring fairs
and events. - Seek opportunities to further leverage technology to facilitate the
recruitment process. - Leverage social and digital campaigns to promote
employment brand and attract qualified candidates.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 Manager, Social Media & Research
J.D. Irving, Limited - Talent Acquisition
- Develop and execute social recruitment campaigns and recruitment research
processes to promote employment brand and generate candidate leads - Lead
a team of recruitment administration professionals who service recruiters
across the organization - Provide subject matter expertise for Taleo
implementation and lead the Taleo Social Sourcing track - Provide leadership
for Talent Acquisition CoE reporting and process improvement initiatives -
Identify opportunities and implement strategies to continuously improve the
recruitment processes. Primary focus areas; workforce planning, candidate
sourcing, recruitment administration and technology
www.facebook.com/JDICareers www.twitter.com/jdicareers
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jd-irving
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 Project Coordinator, Talent Acquisition
J.D. Irving, Limited - Human Resources
- Lead Talent Acquisition reporting & analytics - Use data and metrics to provide
insight into improvement opportunities - Manage Social Media recruitment
channels - Provide support for Talent Acquisition initiatives & operations -
Coordinate all networking, information and recruitment events - Coordinate co-
op & university student recruitment - Develop and lead the Workforce Planning
Process; Provide guidance and support to HR Business Partners, Identify &
implement improvements to ensure the process is efficient and effective,
Complete all workforce planning reporting
Jun 2010 - Dec 2011 HR Assistant / One HR Training Coordinator
J.D. Irving, Limited - Human Resources
- Assist with PeopleSoft 9.1 implementation activities - Build and maintain
enterprise position data - Create Training Material for all modules using Oracle
UPK (User Productivity Kit) - Coordinate all PeopleSoft Power User and
Recruiting Subject Matter Expert Training - Deliver Basic Navigation Training for
Power Users and Recruiting Subject Matter Experts - Prepare and present work
effort and deliverables for Organizational Readiness Meetings - Other duties;
conduct data entry, coordinate scheduling, update SharePoint sites and create
communication updates
Sep 2009 - Apr 2010 Co-operative Education (Student Assistant)
Saint Mary's University
- Assist with networking events between staff and students/employers - Update
Co-op website, conduct data entry and filing - Develop and update promotional
materials for the Co-op Education program - Research companies for Co-op
job opportunities based on major and labor market demands - Promote the
Co-op Program by attending information booths
Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 Administrative Assistant (Summer Student)
J.D. Irving, Limited - Lumber Sales
June - August 2007, 2008 & 2009 - Accurately enter data regarding shipments
and inventory - Prepare photocopies, faxes, e-mails and letters - Quickly
respond to customer needs by relaying information and directing calls -
Professionally relay confidential information - Arrange employee travel (vehicle
rentals, accommodations and flights) - Provide vacation relief for other
Executive Assistants - React in a fast paced environment involving frequent
changes to responsibilities

Educat ion
2006 - 2010 Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce
Saint Mary's University
2003 - 2006 Cobequid Educational Centre

Head line
Human Resources Director at Irving Consumer Products

Summary
Energetic, results-driven HR leader with 12 years of progressive experience in the areas of; recruitment, talent
development, employee engagement, compensation, technology implementation, process improvement, social &
digital media marketing, and employment branding. I am passionate about learning through challenging, diverse
work experiences, growing my leadership skills and driving a positive employee experience.

Languages
English
French

Courses
Leadership Fundamentals
Leading Change
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Predictive Index Analyst
Project Execution Training

Cert if icat ions

Ivey Leadership Foundations
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
Predictive Index Analyst

Organizat ions
HRANB