Jody Waddle

A Chartered Human Resources Professional with over 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, driving strategic people initiatives across diverse industries and international operations. Proven track record of aligning HR practices with organizational goals, enhancing workforce performance, and building high-impact teams. Recognized as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner to executive leadership, with strengths in talent strategy, employee engagement, and organizational development.

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• English
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word

1. Human Resources Business Partner

   ATS Traffic

   Aug 2023 to Aug 2025

   ATS Traffic is in the industry of helping deliver traffic safety solutions to clients. • Developed as a trusted advisor to both employees and management, fostering open communication and resolving workplace issues promptly and effectively. • Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, including job profiling, sourcing, interviewing, and candidate selection. Developed and maintained strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure alignment with the organization's objectives. • Identified leadership development needs through assessments and feedback, tailoring training initiatives to address specific gaps. • Provided continuous feedback and coaching to employees and managers, administering compensation review process in UKG. • Worked closely with leadership to establish key performance indicators and metrics to measure individual and team success. • Partnered with leadership to conduct workplace investigations, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures. • Developed, implemented, and communicated HR policies to People Leaders and employees across the assigned client group. • Successful projects: Developed and Implemented the first Co-op Student program and mentored two HR Co-op students throughout their term.

2. Human Resources Manager

   DemandLab Canada, Inc.

   Dec 2022 to Aug 2023

   DemandLab was a global digital and SAAS agency helping clients navigate the realm of marketing automation. • Built and led the organization’s first international Human Resources team, aligning talent strategies with global expansion goals and ensuring consistent support across multiple regions. • Collaborated with senior leadership to shape a comprehensive Business Plan, embedding strategic enhancements to HR practices including workforce forecasting, succession planning, performance frameworks, and leadership development pathways. • Monitored and analyzed market compensation trends and industry benchmarks, informing competitive pay structures and optimizing the annual compensation review process to support talent retention. • Owned the end-to-end global talent acquisition strategy, including workforce planning, role design, global recruitment oversight, and onboarding programs that increased new hire engagement and first-day readiness. • Developed scalable HR infrastructure during periods of rapid growth, designing and implementing policies, procedures, and operating frameworks that ensured organizational agility and operational alignment. • Strengthened employee relations by coaching leadership on proactive conflict resolution and team dynamics, while standardizing best practices for talent development, workforce planning, and engagement strategies. • Redesigned and led performance management initiatives, rolling out updated processes, enabling tools, and leadership training, which improved performance visibility and accountability across business units. • Successful projects: Implemented full HRIS system seamlessly, led the implementation of new benefits program to two countries, and developed the first Human Resources department.

3. Human Resources Generalist

   DemandLab Canada, Inc.

   Dec 2021 to Dec 2022

   • Assisted in workforce planning and recruiting strategy to facilitate effective talent acquisition processes. • Optimized and executed the talent acquisition process, including streamlining the onboarding program of new hires. • Implemented HRIS system to help navigate the growth and scaling activities of the company (BambooHR) • Managed benefit provider relationships and systems to improve the employee experience and access. • Created and implemented human resources policies and maintained compliance with all local applicable statutes. • Managed employee relations issues including investigations, modified work agreements, performance management programs, and training and development.

4. Human Resources & Payroll Administrator

   Sprung Instant Structures, Ltd.

   Jul 2016 to Dec 2021

   Sprung Instant Structures is a leading manufacturer of tension membrane structures worldwide. • Enhanced talent acquisition cycle, including the creation of job descriptions, pre-screening, interviews, and first day set up. Coordinated orientation and onboarding of new hires. • Advised and coached Canadian and US regional managers and executives on the appropriate execution and interpretation of human resources policies and applicable statutes. • Resolved and managed employee relations issues including harassment investigations, flexible workplace arrangements, performance improvement programs, and learning and development. • Managed and coordinated all Workers’ Compensation claims, benefits, and return-to-work programs across multiple provinces and states. • Maintained and administered employee Health Benefits for Canadian and US companies, including annual renewals, monthly reconciliation, and open enrollments. • Proposed the initiation and managed the change to a new Payroll program (CA), transitioned systems and staff to a new 401K company, and a new US Health care provider. • Successful projects: Federal Contractors Program (Canadian employment equity), Affirmative Action Plan (US employment equity), HR policy revision, various government Grant applications, CWB certification 47.1, and payroll processing improvement projects.

1. Athabasca University

   Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations, Human Resources and Labour Relations

2. SAIT

   Project Management Certificate, Project Management

• CPHR