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Catherine Barros

@catherinebarros

Experienced HR Coordinator specializing in Workday payroll, benefits administration, and HR operations in North America.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a mid-level HR role where I can lead benefits and Workday payroll/HRIS initiatives, improve processes, and support employee experience in a collaborative, growth-oriented company.

I am an HR professional with extensive experience implementing and supporting large-scale Workday payroll and benefits integrations across US and Canadian operations. I have led post-merger consolidations to ensure seamless system and vendor transitions with minimal disruption.

In my current role I optimize benefits administration, track benefits billing, and manage end-to-end leave processes while creating employee-facing materials like benefits handbooks and leave of absence policies. I contribute critical data for budgeting and financial forecasting through meticulous tracking and reporting.

Previously I supported total rewards cycles, developed benefits decks to increase utilization, and onboarded hundreds of employees by designing scalable recruitment and onboarding strategies. I also managed HR documentation, compliance with labour law, and facilitated Short-Term and Long-Term Disability applications.

I combine practical HRIS expertise (Workday, Ceridian, ADP, Paycom, InfoHR) with outreach, events, and communications experience, including social media growth and materials design, to deliver efficient HR operations and a strong employee experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Coordinator, HCM & Benefits

Current

Tilray Brands, Inc.

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Implemented and supported large-scale Workday payroll and benefits integrations across US and Canadian entities following mergers, improving consolidation, accuracy of benefits billing, and administrative efficiency.

Workday Payroll Benefits Administration Excel Policy Development

Human Resources Administrator

Gatestone & Co. Inc.

May 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 4 months)

Managed end-to-end benefits and leave processes for US and Canadian employees, maintained benefits materials and reports, and supported total rewards cycles to inform compensation and budgeting decisions.

Benefits Administration Workday Leave Management Reporting Excel Total Rewards HRIS

Coordinator, Conference/Events

Canadian Safe School Network

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)

Researched and coordinated speakers and organizations for events, grew social media presence, and produced promotional materials and post-event content to increase engagement.

Event Coordination Social Media Content Creation Promotional Materials Database Management

Data Entry Clerk

Source Solutions

May 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 3 months)

Performed accurate HR data entry and maintained employee records to support HR operations and reporting needs.

Data Entry Excel Attention To Detail

Shift Manager

KFC

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)

Managed onboarding for 700+ employees, oversaw HR documentation and compliance, and applied labour law knowledge to operational policies and staffing.

Onboarding HR Documentation Staffing Process Improvement Employee Relations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sault College

Associate of Arts, Peace and Conflict Studies

Activities and societies: Researched and facilitated speakers, organizations, and workshops; outreach and social media management.

Completed an Associate of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies at Sault College, focusing on research and event facilitation related to anti-bullying and diversity.