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Alethea Hardy

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Performance-oriented Human Resource Executive bringing 20+ years of related experience and proven skills in facilitating visionary leadership and leveraging in-depth knowledge of human resources, operational processes and employee development to significantly impact human capital strategies. Solid organizational talent management, communication, and team development skills. Diplomatic in building consensus and driving competitive growth with high-quality candidates. Excellent negotiation, planning and program management abilities. Recognized throughout career for being a Adept at bridging cultural gaps to complete employee interests from conceptual idea to verifiable learned behavior, and conveying complex market concepts in a simple and compelling manner. Expertise in project management and human resources processes, staffing, business communications, operational management, training, and development initiatives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chief Human Resource Officer

YMCA Of Greater Birmingham
04.2017 - 12.2022
  • Oversight of all human capital functions for 13 Branches with in the association.
  • Facilitated creation of delivery and learning experiences by reviewing business strategies and new learning technologies.
  • Hired, onboarded, trained and motivated current and new employees to meet the associations goals.
  • Created process improvements, policies, procedures and knowledge management to resolve employee discrepancies.
  • Performed quantitative analysis and analyzed job classifications, duties and compensation.
  • Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
  • Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
  • Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
  • Implemented HRIS programs to build efficiencies within talent management
  • Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.
  • Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive human resources policies and procedures in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
  • Conducted job analysis, salary surveys and market analysis to deliver competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.

Human Resources Director

YMCA Of Greater Birmingham
09.2005 - 04.2017
  • Led non-credit training, development and consultation to area employers
  • Built relationships with area employers to assess and develop leadership and talent management initiatives
  • Assessed department development needs for growth and optimize staffing and hiring initiatives
  • Created and facilitated on-boarding programs and human resources initiatives for new employees for the association
  • Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and retirement options.
  • Maintained association compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all association's procedures.
  • Provided immediate updates to entire employee pool when policies and procedures were altered.
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Oversaw workers' compensation program for employees injured on job.
  • Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company.
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
  • Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.

Human Resources Benefits Administrator

Gateway
07.1995 - 09.2005
  • Improved staff morale by implementing grade, salary and benefit programs in accordance with established standards.
  • Managed 150 employees across the association compensation, benefits, HRIS and payroll departments for optimal productivity.
  • Organized extensive job fairs for recruiting and screening of top-talent, developing strong skill sets
  • Completed organizational consulting with employers by assessing and implementing talent recruitment and retention initiatives and organizational management plans, following EEO guidelines and updating on employment law guidelines
  • Reviewed benefits paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
  • Calculated deductions and disability payments.
  • Managed continuous enrollment processes, as well as yearly enrollment periods.
  • Managed employee benefits program, working with vendors, providers, and staff to maintain strong portfolio of insurance and retirement options.
  • Created detailed job description library for organization and maintained relevance with regular updates..
  • Consulted with clients regarding employee development/performance management/job analysis and enhancing recruiting matrix
  • Strategically designed recruitment and retention plan for client organizations to meet hiring needs
  • Navigated through employment law and workers compensation management to maintain safe working conditions
  • Effectively built strong teams leading to individual and collective success.

Education

Master of Arts - Human Resource Management

Troy University
Troy, AL
01.2004 - 05.2006

Master of Arts - Business Adminstration

Faulkner University
Montgomery
08.2002 - 12.2003

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Employment law
  • Performance management
  • Leadership development
  • Conflict mediation/resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Job analysis/Job Design
  • Organizational change management
  • Coaching
  • Conflict resolution/mediation
  • Performance management
  • Recruitment/onboarding
  • Human resource strategy
  • Compensation & benefits management
  • HR policies expertise
  • Employee engagement
  • HR information systems
  • Recruitment, onboarding and hiring
  • Organizational compliance
  • Learning and development

Affiliations

  • Alabama Association of Colleges and Employers ~ President
  • Society of Human Resource Management – Member since 2014

Timeline

Chief Human Resource Officer

YMCA Of Greater Birmingham
04.2017 - 12.2022

Human Resources Director

YMCA Of Greater Birmingham
09.2005 - 04.2017

Master of Arts - Human Resource Management

Troy University
01.2004 - 05.2006

Master of Arts - Business Adminstration

Faulkner University
08.2002 - 12.2003

Human Resources Benefits Administrator

Gateway
07.1995 - 09.2005

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