Human Resources
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ADRIANE ELLIS
PurposeCare
Indianapolis,IN
19
years of professional experience
Experienced with overseeing regional HR operations and initiatives. Utilizes strategic planning to align HR functions with business goals. Track record of fostering positive employee relations and driving talent acquisition.
Work History
Regional HR Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Served as a strategic advisor to 14 branch leaders, conducting one-on-one sessions focused on leadership development, performance management, and talent retention.
- Delivered proficiency and guidance by effectively managing all employee-related issues with strong ethical judgement, including but not limited to coaching, corrective action, and performance management.
- Managed complex employee relations issues related to attendance and leave of absence, balancing empathetic support with strict adherence to corporate policy.
- Resolved 95% of internal grievances and complex employee relations issues by conducting thorough investigations into workplace concerns, mitigating legal risk and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Developed and launched a centralized employee relations tracking system, improving documentation accuracy and streamlining the resolution process.
- Spearheaded a 90-day onboarding engagement strategy, aligning new hires with organizational expectations and fostering a culture of continuous support.
Administrative and Compliance (HR) Manager
3 Years 4 Months- Enhanced employee relations by managing performance, discipline and separations.
- Audited business practices to ensure compliance with DCS state policies.
- Supervised administrative personnel and maintained site integrity by overseeing complex facility access and security infrastructure.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards and internal policy requirements.
- Conducted audits to identify risks and ensure compliance with specified standards.
- Worked closely with leadership to identify training needs and provide options that supported employee development and retention.
Project Manager - DEI
9 Years 2 Months- Achieved strategic diversity goals by implementing impactful DEI programs and initiatives to help attract, develop, engage, educate and retain diverse talent.
- Executed large-scale events for stakeholders, faculty, staff and students.
- Monitored industry trends and best practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Established external partnerships that support the company’s DEI programs and initiatives.
- Communicated effectively and respectfully with faculty, staff, students and community members, consistently bringing a high level of self-awareness, and maintaining effective working relationships.
HR Specialist
4 Years 1 Month- Facilitated all new employee orientation sessions for both temporary and permanent employees.
- Screened incoming applications and conducted initial interviews.
- Resolved employee concerns and ensured organizational integrity in HR systems, providing reliable data for critical decision-making processes.
- Mediated conflict resolution efforts, promoting effective communication among staff members.
- Facilitated formal internal grievance procedures including appeal meetings to ensure reasonable outcomes.
- Served as the primary point of contact and representative for the organization during the EEOC complaint resolution.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Responsible for updating and keeping job board current.
- Assisted HR Generalist with application review, reference checks and employment offers.
Education
Master of Human Resources - Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Skills
Performance Management
Change Management
Conflict Resolution
Relationship Building
Policies & Procedures
Employment law
Leadership development
Employee retention
Compliance
Background checks
Employee handbook development
Employee Relations & Engagement
Accomplishments
- Resolved 95% of internal grievances and complex employee relations issues by conducting thorough investigations into workplace concerns, mitigating legal risk and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Spearheaded a 90-day onboarding engagement strategy, aligning hew hires with organizational expectations and fostering a culture of continuous support.
- Developed and launched a centralized employee relations tracking system, improving documentation accuracy and streamlining the resolution process.
Work Availability
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Software
- ADP Workforce Now, PowerBI, SharePoint, Concur, Teams, Jotforms, Encova
""She builds up her family with her words, demonstrating wisdom, discernment, and discretion"."
Tony Evans
Languages
English
Timeline
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05.2023 - 01.2026Read More
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10.2010 - 12.2019Read More
HR Specialist
Indiana University Health
09.2006 - 10.2010Read More
Indiana Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Organizational Leadership
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Louisiana State University
Master of Human Resources from Human Resources Management
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