Robynne Baxter, CPHR

Placemaking 4G was founded to improve lives, livelihoods and futures in Atlantic Canada. We set out from the beginning to transform the region, by helping organizations build stronger and more inclusive teams through socially-conscious recruiting. We envision a future where every single person feels comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work and their contributions are valued. They feel seen and heard in the workplace and have equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

• Strategic direction and execution of HR-focused initiatives aligned with corporate goals for a group of companies. • Researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and fostering organization values. • Management of full life cycle recruitment process. • Development of industry partnerships and sourcing funding opportunities. • Building alignment between the companies and finding operational efficiencies. • Coaching and mentoring managers and first contact for employee relations issues.

Policy Implementation: | Develop initiatives and policies that attract, retain and develop staff in accordance with industry best practices and continuous improvement. Employee Relations: | Bridge management and employee relations by addressing issues. Conduct disciplinary and termination meetings - consulting with legal counsel if necessary. | Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations. Recruitment: | Create and implement recruitment plans to attract and identify candidates, create job postings, conduct interviews, make recommendations to hiring managers, research different recruitment tools, conduct reference and background checks, and prepare offer packages. Performance Management: | Provide managers with guidance and coaching to get the best from their teams, work with managers to address performance issues, support the annual performance review process. Compensation and Benefits: | Manage and administer the payroll function including RRSP program and benefits. | Serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers. Training and development: | Coordinate on-boarding, facilitate orientation, and work with managers on development plans. | Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs. Health & Safety: | Chair JOHS committee meetings, Organize and implement work place safety, schedule necessary training, conduct accident/incident investigations and inspections. | Assist with WBC claims process and return to work programs. Other HR Functions: | Facilitate, leaves, terminations, as well as co-op and internship placements. | Develop and deliver communication pieces. | Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management function.

Provided HR support to all Canadian sites in the areas of HR program and policy development/administration, HR systems configuration and administration, and support of HR operations. Responsibilities: Development, implementation and maintenance of HR reporting methods for business partners including key performance indicators (KPIs). Support recruitment and on-boarding process across all Canadian sites. Development, implementation and administration of initiatives aimed at alignment to the Company's Global Health Management policy. Development and maintenance of HR intranet site for Canada. Back up for Canadian payroll, benefits, and retirement plan administration. HR system support including maintenance and configuration of systems such as HRIS, performance management, applicant tracking, and payroll-to-finance interface, along with collaboration with operational and support departments to enhance and further customize the Learning Management System platform.

Provided support to the Canadian HR team in the successful completion of several key integration and compliance projects. In addition to this, provided HR Generalist support to the various client groups of the Canadian HR team as required. Accomplishments: Reviewed and made recommendations for alignment of HR policy, processes and practices for all Canadian sites in alignment with the organization's strategic goals, structure, and local market conditions. Implemented measure to ensure achievement of compliance with Corporate HR requirements including communication, training and evidence compilation. Established dashboard reports and key analytics. Conducted internal and external reviews for alignment and continuous improvement including research, development and implementation of changes to program and services or the introduction of new ones. Created, reviewed and published job descriptions for over 100 jobs.