AYANNA DIXON
Lynwood,US
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Business Partner with expertise in managing HR functions and enhancing organizational efficiency. Delivers effective recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Drives employee engagement and development programs that contribute to organizational success. Skilled in addressing complex HR challenges with practical solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 10.2025
- Employee Relations & Risk Mitigation: Served as the primary neutral intermediary for a workforce of 5,000 employees, successfully de-escalating conflicts to prevent work stoppages or formal grievances.
- Minimized legal exposure by adjudicating escalated employee grievances and maintaining 100% compliance with federal/state labor laws, resulting in zero successful external lawsuits during tenure.
- Performance & Coaching: Consulted and provided guidance to operational leadership on over 150 sensitive performance cases per year.
- Guided managers through the creation of legally defensible Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), achieving a 40% successful rehabilitation rate for underperforming staff.
- Managed employee relations issues by advising on disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans, fostering a fair and compliant workplace.
HR OPERATIONS & ONBOARDING COORDINATOR (TALENT & COMPLIANCE FOCUS)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Led and executed comprehensive New Employee Orientation (NEO) programs for over 2,000 new hires annually, ensuring immediate cultural integration and 100% compliance with critical regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated HR orientation program to introduce organizational policies and procedures, fostering understanding of company culture among new hires.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to overhaul HRIS data integrity within Paylocity/UKG, which improved research methods by reducing data entry errors by 15%.
- Delivered bi-weekly safety and compliance training for groups of 20-50 employees, reinforcing adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collected, organized, and audited legally required documentation (e.g., Form I-9, tax forms) to maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Education
M.S. - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL05.2026
M.S. - INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL05.2026
B.A. - HISTORY, PSYCHOLOGY
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL, USSkills
- Strategic Focus & Partnership
- Talent & Workforce Management
- Strategic HR
- Performance Management (PIPs)
- EEO/ADA/FMLA Law
- Workforce Analytics
- Trusted Advisor/Coaching
- Union Negotiation/Labor Relations
- Risk Mitigation
- Internal Investigations/Case Management
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01.2018 - 10.2025
HR OPERATIONS & ONBOARDING COORDINATOR (TALENT & COMPLIANCE FOCUS)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01.2010 - 01.2018
M.S. - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
M.S. - INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
B.A. - HISTORY, PSYCHOLOGY
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY