Kamau Canton
Employee Relations Partner @St. Luke's Health System
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WORK HISTORY
Employee Relations Partner @St. Luke's Health System
Boise, ID, US
Supports HR in the communication of SLHS policies and practices in coaching and corrective action, attendance, non-discrimination, and other policies related to employee behavior- Work closely with St. Luke\'s employees at all levels of the organization to answer questions and convey relevant information related to Human Resources and/or St. Luke\'s policies and procedures- Communicates with employees, both formally and informally, who are involved in the coaching and corrective action process, in order to assist employees in understanding the process- Compiles necessary information to review with leadership prior to pursuing investigations or situations with potential legal or third party risk- Assists leadership in tracking advocacy metrics, including exit survey data, corrective actions, turnover, and advocacy requests- Assists in the development and presentation of management training materials covering HR topics; assists in the development of supporting documents- Supports the administration of HR policies, including anti-harassment and non-discrimination, by conducting investigations, including employee interviews, when necessary; compiles information for review by leadership- Partners with the Privacy Officer and leadership to investigate and recommend the appropriate resolution to possible HIPAA, confidentiality and privacy breaches- Remains current on pertinent employment laws and regulations- Assists leadership in achieving SLHS\'s overall goals of ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees, while at the same time supporting management\'s goal of achieving a high performing workforce- Assists Senior Employee Relations Representative in the identification of reasonable accommodations to employees as appropriate and as identified by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)- Compiles reports, assembles and interprets data and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
MBA
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
BA (Bachelor of Arts)
ABOUT KAMAU CANTON
As a HR Partner at Amazon, I oversee the HR operations for a large and diverse workforce, driving employee engagement, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning. I work closely with business leaders to provide subject matter expertise and front-line support, resolving employees\' issues and initiating investigations for safety and behavioral concerns. I also champion the adoption of technology, self-service, change management, and continuous improvement, building a knowledge organization that delivers optimal results and business value. I have a MBA from University of Phoenix and a BA in Communication Studies from San Jose State University, as well as a HR Law Certification and multiple awards for my performance and contribution. I have more than five years of experience in HR, ranging from administrative assistance, data entry, and recruiting, to personnel management, HR policies, and training and development. I have also handled casework as part of a special assignment role with the Amazon Centralized Investigations team, executing thorough and conclusive investigations into sensitive HR and employee relations issues. I am a compassionate, energetic, and analytical leader who loves working with and helping people, and who possesses impeccable communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. My goal is to leverage my HR expertise and passion to create a positive and productive work environment for everyone.
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