Ayanna Graham
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Business Partner with a proven track record at Burns & McDonnell, enhancing employee relations and retention through strategic planning and effective coaching. Expert in legal compliance and talent management. Skilled in fostering a productive workplace culture and driving organizational development. Well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Burns & McDonnell
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - Current
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Analyzed employee surveys and interviews to evaluate employee engagement and job satisfaction levels.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
Employee Relations Business Partner
Publix Super Markets Inc
Dacula, GA
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Prepare and conduct ongoing training on key issues such as; managing conflict, FMLA, EEO, performance management, and handling difficult conversations
- Decrease turnaround time for employee investigations by 40%
- Manage employee relations strategies for approximately 3000 on site associates
- Conduct thorough and objective workplace investigations; discuss findings and recommendations with members of the distribution and manufacturing leadership team
- Research and explain laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and associates
- Advise and train managers and supervisors on best associate relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and associate grievances; influence leaders to promote culture of on-going engagement
- Created dashboard to analyze trends in distribution turnover to make recommendations for improvement
Human Resources Manager
U.S. Security Associates
Roswell, GA
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Executed the implementation and rollout of updated ethics hotline to 50,000 employees during multiple acquisitions
Human Resources Generalist
U. S. Security Associates
Roswell, GA
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
Human Resources Generalist
Euramax
Norcross, GA
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Developed, researched and analyzed current human resources data including talent acquisition, training and development, attrition and compensation data
- Pulled, wrote and edited reports (from HRIS) to submit to executive level management
- Prepared, processed and maintained employment records; onboard all new employees ensuring accuracy of I-9’s an all new-hire paperwork submitted
- Performed benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees
Human Resources Analyst
Munich American Reassurance Company
Atlanta, GA
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed and analyzed human resources metrics data to create dashboard reports
- Created and maintained competitive analysis spreadsheet analyzing trends to comply with talent acquisition strategy
- Researched and developed proposal to implement use of pre-employment assessments
- Managed and updated learning management system for training and development programs throughout the organization
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Policy Implementation
- Employee Retention
- Employee Relations
- Retention Strategies
- Coaching leadership
- Talent management
- Strategic Planning
- Succession Planning
- Legal Compliance
- Workforce Planning
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Burns & McDonnell
11.2021 - Current
Employee Relations Business Partner
Publix Super Markets Inc
09.2018 - 11.2021
Human Resources Manager
U.S. Security Associates
03.2016 - 09.2016
Human Resources Generalist
U. S. Security Associates
09.2015 - 03.2016
Human Resources Generalist
Euramax
05.2015 - 09.2015
Human Resources Analyst
Munich American Reassurance Company
02.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgia State University