Arnyka Harris
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
HR leader with expertise in employee relations, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to align people strategies with business objectives, enhancing performance and retention. Experienced in building trust-based partnerships and providing strategic HR support in dynamic, non-union settings. Utilizes data-driven insights to improve engagement and lead culture transformation initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HRBP Manager (Contract Role)
EssilorLuxottica
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services to ensure consistent HR policy application.
- Streamlined processes, resulting in 10% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily HR operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, and managing employee relations for a 20% increase in motivation.
- Acted as a trusted advisor to business leaders, addressing performance gaps and aligning HR strategies with objectives.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflows and resolve issues.
- Coached and mentored team members to improve job performance and foster professional growth.
- Managed employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
Human Resources Generalist III
Catalent Pharma Solutions
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Aligned HR strategies with business goals, resulting in 10% workforce efficiency improvement.
- Developed and executed HR policies, enhancing employee motivation by 20%.
- Managed headcount reporting and HRIS systems, boosting operational efficiency and team cohesion by 15%.
- Forged relationships with HR Centers of Excellence to streamline processes, achieving a 10% increase in operational consistency.
- Oversaw onboarding and orientation for new hires, facilitating smooth transitions into the organization.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge retention effectively.
- Administered employee benefits enrollment and promptly addressed inquiries to ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborated on performance evaluations, providing comprehensive feedback to employees.
Human Resources Generalist II
GSF USA, Inc.
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented HR strategies to align with site-specific business objectives, resulting in 5% improvement in performance management and employee engagement.
- Partnered with operations to enhance recruitment and onboarding processes, reducing time-to-hire by 2%.
- Managed comprehensive recruitment efforts to attract high-quality candidates across multiple roles.
- Administered employee benefits programs while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires to facilitate smooth integration into the organization.
- Maintained accurate HR records and databases for effective employee information management.
- Created and updated job descriptions, performance evaluation forms, and employee handbooks.
- Conducted thorough background and reference checks, along with employment verifications.
Director of Human Resources, People Operations Partner
J&S Harris Homes LLC
06.2007 - 05.2019
- Directed HR operations, implementing retention strategies and performance management to boost workforce efficiency by 10%.
- Established apay-for-performance compensation system, enhancing employee motivation and productivity by 20%.
- Developed training programs and team-building initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in team cohesion.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts to attract top talent across various departments.
- Managed employee benefits administration and vendor relationships for competitive offerings.
- Advised leadership on HR policies and compliance with labor regulations.
- Conducted workforce planning to align staffing needs with organizational objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Lindner College of Business
Cincinnati, OH01.2027
MBA - Business Administration
Lindner College of Business
Cincinnati, OH12-2026
Associate of Science - Business Administration
New Horizons
New Braunfels, TX12-2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor - Arts & Science
University of Cincinnati
Skills
- HR subject matter expert
- Manufacturing HR ops
- Labor and employee relations
- Project management
- FMLA and leave compliance
- Workers' comp management
- Employment verification and records
- Conflict mediation and resolution
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis and reporting
- Strategic HR planning
- Organizational effectiveness
- Performance management and coaching
Certification
- Employee Relations and Investigations, The Black In HR (TM), 11/01/23
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft, 12/01/19
Contract Work and Projects
- J & S Harris Homes-HR Consulting (2020-Present)
- Cardinal Health-HR Specialist (2024)
- Career Kay-HR Consulting (2022)
- Department of Energy -HR Specialist (2021)
- Christ Hospital-HR Specialist (2020)
- Cincinnati High School Teacher
Affiliations
Greater Cincinnati Human Resources Association 2019-Present
HR Pathways, 2021-Present
Black in HR, 2022-Present
Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
- Toledo, OH Chapter: Member, 2010–2018
Committees:
- Legislative Liaison Committee Chair
- Fundraising Committee
- Cincinnati, OH Chapter: Member, 2018–Present
Committees:
- Ways & Means Committee Chair
- Foundation Committee Co-Chair
Office:
- Financial Secretary
Avondale Community Advocate
- Sharing Success Committee Member, 2019–Present
Timeline
HRBP Manager (Contract Role)
EssilorLuxottica
10.2024 - 03.2025
Human Resources Generalist III
Catalent Pharma Solutions
03.2022 - 10.2023
Human Resources Generalist II
GSF USA, Inc.
05.2020 - 04.2021
Director of Human Resources, People Operations Partner
J&S Harris Homes LLC
06.2007 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Lindner College of Business
MBA - Business Administration
Lindner College of Business
Associate of Science - Business Administration
New Horizons
Associate of Science - General Studies
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor - Arts & Science
University of Cincinnati
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