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Experienced Strategic Leader with 20+ years of experience in progressive management and human resources roles within a variety of industries. Experienced in implementing human resources programs, advising executive management on policies, and creating in-depth standard operating procedures. Highly adept in creating compensation plans, workforce strategies, and overseeing talent acquisition along with a keen ability to foster rapport with others.

  20+ years of experience in managing strategic human resources operations with a background in performing in-depth workforce and succession planning in addition to a background in streamlining human resources processes, reducing overhead, and improving employee retention rates

  Considered a subject matter expert within the field of human resources with experience in advising executive management members on interview, performance management, and compensation

  Played a lead role in the development and implementation of various human resources initiatives which have included the creation of a HR Advisory Board, training programs, and compensation programs

  Experienced in EEO audits, organizational development, talent acquisition strategy development, benefit administration, and HRIS management

  Active member of local human resource society chapters which includes acting as registration team member and corporate liaison for The Sterling Awards

  Assist in coordinating a large-scale event focused on recognizing the Top 20 out of 300 companies based on employee satisfaction surveys

  Played a lead role in the development and strategic management of the Project Management Office which included overseeing a $50 million portfolio budget and $2 million administrative budget

  Advised members of executive management on human resource/workforce strategies, supervised a team of 10 senior level managers, and identified the overall mission/goal of the department

  Created in-depth business cases, financial plans, and operating plans in addition to managing the recruitment, onboarding, and training of all staff members

  Played an integral role in the management of both executive portfolio and steering committee meetings while simultaneously leading change management initiatives

  Successfully increased the FTE retention rate to 100% and decreased time-to-hire fro 7 weeks to 3 weeks through the implementation of a comprehensive recruiting strategy and the completion of recruiting forecasts

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  Guided the completion of large-scale projects in addition to overseeing human resources initiatives which included a organizational restructuring

  Created detailed job descriptions, completed job evaluations, identified appropriate salary ranges, and providing recruiting focused training to members of management

  Successfully placed 50% of downsized employees in new positions within the organization and led the implementation of compliance, security awareness, and customer service training

  Coordinated daily management operations which included advising members of executive management, overseeing a $125 million budget, and supporting 500 employees

  Trained members of management on how to craft effective performance appraisals, managed salary management operations, and spearheaded the implementation of a streamlined onboarding process

  Utilized superior communication abilities in order to negotiate a 10% reduction in contractor bill rates which resulted in a cost-savings of over $2.6 million annually

  Played an integral role in several human resources initiatives which included the transferring of 10,000 employees and employee data within 121 during a $3 billion divesture

  Created a comprehensive succession planning program focused on individual professional development, providing training to executive management, and oversaw the development of a $3 million benefits portal

  Identified redundant operations and created more streamlined procedures which included an automated sales compensation process which resulted in a $100 thousand in saving annually

  Acted as subject matter expert in regards to human resources best practices within the organization in addition to leading various initiatives such as the streamlining of current recruiting processes

  Reduced operating costs by $130 thousand in addition to reducing benefit related inquiries by 50% which resulted in the organization developing a new HR Center of Excellence

  Performed in-depth salary analysis, created executive level job descriptions, providing employees with performance evaluations, and developed policy documentation such as separation/severance agreements

  Reduced employee turnover levels from 20% to 3% through the implementation of improved training and onboarding procedures

Additional Professional Experience Includes: Lucent Technologies, Organizational Effectiveness/Compensation Manager, Health & Welfare Manager, and Process Manager