Simran Kaur

Human Resources Representative @Gurkirpa Tech

Toronto, ON, CA

Key Responsibilities:• Partnered with business heads to organize strategy sessions and support implementation.• Conducted regular one-on-ones and skip-level meetings to monitor engagement, resolve issues, and ensure employee satisfaction.• Led exit interview process and provided actionable insights to management.• Managed performance appraisal cycles, competency mapping, and assessments.• Set up key HR processes, including the Human Resource Information Centre (HRIC) for policy queries and suggestions, and a robust background/reference check system.• Communicated organizational guidelines, policies, and updates to employees, ensuring clarity and transparency.• Managed end-to-end recruitment through multiple channels: sourcing, networking, headhunting, job boards, references, and user groups.Accomplishments:• Successfully launched and revamped the Gurkirpa Tech HR Policy Manual.• Introduced new employee benefits, including education reimbursement, bereavement leave, and mental & physical health programs.• Promoted and recognized three times for creating and implementing innovative HR initiatives.• Established new processes including HRIC, background checks, and reference verification.