Joan Kalacis
About Joan Kalacis
Joan Kalacis is a Human Resources Generalist with expertise in benefits administration and payroll support, currently working at Safe Fleet in Coquitlam, British Columbia since 2018. She has a diverse background in human resources and sales, with previous roles at Vancouver Career College, ManpowerGroup, and American Express.
Work at Safe Fleet
Joan Kalacis has served as a Human Resources Generalist at Safe Fleet since 2018. In this role, she is based in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Her responsibilities include benefits administration and payroll support, contributing to the overall efficiency of the human resources department. Joan provides business partnership to 37 managers, focusing on performance management and change management. Her involvement in reporting and analytics enhances the strategic decision-making process within the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current position, Joan Kalacis worked at Vancouver Career College from 2015 to 2018, where she focused on Student and Graduate Employment Services. She also held the role of Director, Regional Sales/Strategic Accounts at ManpowerGroup for one year in 2014-2015. Earlier in her career, she was an Account Executive at DBM Canada from 2009 to 2012 and worked as a National Account Manager at American Express for 16 years, from 1992 to 2008. This diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in human resources.
Education and Expertise
Joan Kalacis studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where she achieved a Higher National Diploma in Tourism and Travel Services Management in 2001. She is currently pursuing a Human Resources Management Diploma at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, which she began in 2021 and completed in 2022. Her educational background complements her expertise in benefits administration, payroll support, and human resources analytics.
Professional Skills
Joan Kalacis possesses expertise in benefits administration and payroll support, essential components of human resources management. Her role at Safe Fleet involves reporting and analytics, which aids in performance management and change management. Joan's ability to provide business partnership to managers reflects her strong communication and interpersonal skills, which are crucial in her field.