Ana Victoria Penaranda ,SHRM
Rockville,MD
Summary
Human Resources leader with 7 years of experience in high-level generalist capacity and managing, researching and drafting organizational policy. Considerable knowledge of principles, techniques and objectives of modern HR administration. Assists in identifying human resources solutions and offerings to achieve overall business strategy, goals and objectives. Driven and decisive with passion for building and retaining highly effective teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Aramark - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Arlington, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Identify and implement strategies which improve employee engagement year over year
- Drive talent management and succession planning activities within the business.
- · Identify and deploy appropriate retention strategies to promote organizational stability
- Analyze HR metrics to identify business opportunities; work with leadership to develop and implement solutions
- Work with both leaders and employees to address employee relations issues, ensuring we balance the needs of the business with the needs of employees
- Can translate culture into management practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive/confidential exits, investigations or talent moves
- Lead succession planning for key management roles and execute staffing strategy to ensure a robust and diverse pipeline of talent across the organization
- Interpret and communicate HR policies; develop and implement HR practices and procedures aligned to meet the strategic needs of the organization.
- Interact as business partner with management by driving the human resources strategy that supports business objectives
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Hyatt Regency Washington
Washington, DC
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted Human Resources Director in managing and supporting development and operation of HR
- Developed and maintained procedures and processes and coordinated leaves of absences with management
- Reviewed and measured results of talent operations and modified efforts and practices to support cost effectiveness and meet staffing needs
- Led, supervised, guided and trained departmental staff and provided general oversight of employment, payroll and record keeping functions
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances
- Achieved favorable company outcomes with labor union negotiations by using successful collective bargaining strategies
- Evaluated termination data to review and report on existing or potential trends
- Retained 100% protocol on management tools and procedural accuracy
- Reviewed and measured results of talent operations and modified efforts and practices to support cost effectiveness and meet staffing needs.
Human Resources Manager
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Performed recruitment activities such as candidate screening and interview scheduling
- Conduct new- hire orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
- Manage and process weekly payroll for 536 salary and hourly employees
- Facilitate all employee development with training programs, to maximize their full potentials
- Oversee Benefits, Leave of absence, WC along with Corporate social responsibilities initiatives
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and working with legal and compliance teams.
Hyatt Regency Baltimore, Coordinator
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.
- Established positive working relationships with colleagues, manager and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.
- Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
Supervisor
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enhanced training programs to strengthen employee knowledge and promote new managers from within.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
Attorney
Manuel Sanabria Abogados Associados
Colombia, Bogota
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Education
Juris Doctor - Law
Universidad Del Atlántico
2006
Skills
- Managing employee relations
- Coaching leadership
- Integrating policies
- Benefits and compensation management
- Organizational Development
- Payroll coordination
- Training programs
- Succession planning
- Team guidance
- Personnel recruitment
- Recruitment strategies
Certification
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Aramark - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Hyatt Regency Washington
10.2019 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
01.2016 - 10.2019
Hyatt Regency Baltimore, Coordinator
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
01.2015 - 01.2016
Supervisor
University of Maryland
08.2011 - 01.2015
Attorney
Manuel Sanabria Abogados Associados
08.2006 - 01.2008
Juris Doctor - Law
Universidad Del Atlántico
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