Marcus Vance
HR Generalist | CHRP Candidate | Employee Relations & Talent Operations
Toronto
Professional Summary
Results-oriented HR Generalist with dedicated experience across onboarding, talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance in mid-sized Canadian organizations. Demonstrated skill in streamlining HR workflows, administering HRIS platforms, and supporting managers in implementing consistent workplace policies under Ontario employment standards.
Professional Experience
Boreal Logistics Network
Toronto, ON
HR Generalist
Mar 2024 – Present
- Manage day-to-day HR operations across a workforce of 180 corporate and warehouse employees across Ontario.
- Facilitate full-cycle recruitment for corporate and operations positions, reducing average time-to-fill from 41 to 29 days.
- Oversee new-hire orientation, benefits enrollment, and compliance tracking under the Ontario Employment Standards Act and OHSA.
- Coach department supervisors on progressive discipline protocols, absence management, and initial employee grievance reviews.
Vanguard Tech Solutions
Toronto, ON
HR Coordinator
Aug 2021 – Feb 2024
- Administered HRIS employee records, digital onboarding workflows, and status adjustments for 120 salaried personnel.
- Assisted in rolling out annual performance review cycles and compiled completion dashboards for senior management.
- Coordinated benefits administration inquiries, leaves of absence, and worker compensation documentation.
- Updated internal policy documentation in collaboration with the HR Director to align with refreshed employment standards.
Fairview Retail Management
Toronto, ON
HR Assistant
Jun 2020 – Jul 2021
- Processed high-volume seasonal onboarding packages and background verifications for retail support staff.
- Maintained personnel filing systems in compliance with internal audit guidelines and provincial privacy legislation.
- Assisted the recruitment team by prescreening resumes, scheduling candidate interviews, and verifying references.
Education
George Brown College
Postgraduate Certificate · Human Resources Management · Toronto, ON · Dean's Honour List · Sep 2019 – Apr 2020
Completed comprehensive coursework in Canadian employment law, occupational health and safety, compensation structures, and talent acquisition strategies.
York University
Bachelor of Arts · Psychology · Toronto, ON · 3.6 GPA · Sep 2015 – Jun 2019
Focused on industrial-organizational psychology, research methods, and group dynamics.
Key Projects
Onboarding Process Modernization
Apr 2024 – Aug 2024
- Audited legacy onboarding materials and transitioned documentation into a centralized digital portal, cutting administrative processing time by 30%.
- Authored standardized supervisor reference guides for consistent first-week orientation across shift teams.
Core Competencies
Employee Onboarding
HRIS Administration
Employment Standards Act (ESA)
Full-Cycle Recruitment
Benefits Administration
Workplace Health & Safety
Employee Relations
HR Analytics & Reporting
Performance Management Support
Languages
English
C2
French
B1
Certifications
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) · May 2023
Volunteer Experience
Toronto Community Career Mentors
Toronto, ON · Sep 2022 – Nov 2023
- Career Mentor Volunteer
- Assisted newcomer job seekers with resume critiques, Canadian workplace culture workshops, and practice interview sessions.