Amira Hafidi

Bilingual Human Resources Generalist with 5+ years of experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee and labor relations and HR compliance. Experienced in unionized environments, including collective agreement interpretation and grievance administration. Proficient in UKG and ADP HRIS/payroll systems, with strong organizational and relationship-building skills. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic.

Bilingual Human Resources Generalist - InnVest Hotels - Toronto

(2023-07)

• Assist with the implementation and rollout of new HRIS modules in UKG, including system configuration support, user acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and end-user training.
• Partner with General Managers across 100+ properties in Canada and department leaders to provide HR guidance on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, HR policies, and labour relations matters.
• Support HR operations within unionized environments, including interpretation of collective agreements, grievance administration, employee inquiries, and collaboration with managers to address workplace issues.
• Manage full-cycle employee onboarding processes while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate employee communications and provide bilingual HR support in English and French to employees, managers, and leadership teams.
• Support recruitment activities, including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, offer documentation, and onboarding processes.
• Assist with Pay Equity documentation and compliance initiatives in accordance with CNESST requirements, including reviewing job classifications, compensation data, and employee information.
• Monitor and report on employee accommodations, Workplace injuries, Long-Term Disability (LTD) cases, and Leaves of Absence (LOA), ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and communication with employees and stakeholders.
• Provide training and ongoing support to managers and employees on HR systems, policies, procedures, and best practices.

Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist - Match Retail - Mississauga, ON

(2023-04 - 2023-07)

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for open positions.
• Collaborate daily with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and coordinate interview processes.
• Communicate with shortlisted candidates, prepare offer letters, and manage onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Manage and close recruitment requisitions within established timelines and hiring deadlines.

HR Generalist - JW Marriott Marquis City Center - Doha, Qatar

(2021-10 - 2022-12)

• Supported the Mass hiring, and onboarding of Taskforce & Casuals for the World cup 2022.
• Managed Talent Acquisition from sourcing, screening, interviewing, preparing offers and onboarding new employees.
• Maintained optimal manning, and assisted department heads in hiring within their allocated manning budget.
• Handled the Payroll Administration for HR including Attendance, roster, and change of status.
• Maintained employee records and filed updates for 300+ employees.
• Leveraged the hiring system to ensure all candidates data is captured and accurate.
• Assisted with the administration of the Employee Engagement survey.
• Involved in the HR Turnover Report.

HR Voyager - Marriott International Voyage Program- MEA - Sheraton Hotel Oran - Oran, Algeria

(2019-09 - 2021-03)

• Updated Data Base and filing of all employees.
• Conducted New hires onboarding by providing information about the company policies.
• Organized Take Care activities (Serve 360, staff party, Townhall).
• Handled completely the Talent acquisition for entry-level positions.

Bachelor - Hospitality and Catering - ESHRA (École Supérieure d'Hôtellerie et de Restauration d'Alger), Algeria Certified By EHL (École Hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland) (2015 - 2019)