Belinda F. McNeil
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Strategic HR Business Partner specializing in employee relations and compliance. Expertise in workforce planning and risk management, coaching leaders to enhance organizational design. Proficient in navigating complex investigations and interpreting employment law to promote legal compliance and effective communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner
HealthPro-Heritage
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Aligned talent strategies, workforce planning, and change management with business growth goals by partnering with Regional Directors and Field Operations leaders across multi-state workforce.
- Coached executives on employee relations, performance management, and progressive discipline.
- Developed and administered HR policies, job descriptions, employee handbooks, and ADA accommodation procedures while providing legal compliance training to leadership and HR teams.
- Conducted complex investigations into harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations; recommended compliant resolutions that mitigated organizational risk.
Senior HR Business Partner
LHC Group Inc.
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Full-Lifecycle MER & Staffing: Delivered end-to-end HR support and MER strategic guidance across field operations, supporting high-volume hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies.
- M&A Integration: Oversaw onboarding and integration of personnel from mergers and acquisitions in collaboration with Talent Acquisition, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with organizational culture.
- Organizational Restructuring: Coached leadership through workforce restructuring and planning, enabling effective succession planning and performance management while ensuring legal compliance.
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Analyzed ER data, work environment factors, and regulatory changes to identify systemic risks and recommend operational policy adjustments.
- HRIS & Workforce Analytics: Analyzed workforce data using HRIS and MS Office tools, facilitating targeted leadership training programs that addressed specific organizational needs.
Senior Employee Relations Consultant
Voya Financial
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Executive ER Consultation: Consulted with executive leaders to resolve high-risk employee relations cases, complex investigations, and workplace disputes in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Training & Legal Interpretation: Delivered legal compliance training to leadership and HR teams, ensuring understanding of labor and employment laws and fostering adherence to regulatory standards.
- Benefits & ADA Coordination: Managed complex ADA accommodation requests in collaboration with Leave of Absence and Benefits teams, streamlining administrative procedures to enhance employee support.
SR. Manager, HR Compliance
Aflac
09.2016 - 01.2019
- EEOC & Legal Response Management: Acted as the primary ER investigator and point of contact for complex disputes, including EEOC, Title VII, sexual harassment, and discrimination charges, collaborating with legal counsel to prepare responses.
- Compliance & Controls: Developed internal compliance controls, managed HR Business Partner Procedures Manual, and ensured compliance with federal and state labor standards across the enterprise.
- Team Oversight & Mentorship: Supervised and mentored HR staff and HRBPs on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions, including involuntary terminations.
SR. HR Business Partner & ER Manager
Aflac
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Advised VPs and Directors on organizational design, compensation alignment, performance-based rewards, and talent gap analysis to enhance overall workforce effectiveness.
- Oversaw internal investigation procedures, ensuring consistent and fair outcomes across multiple jurisdictions while documenting processes for transparency and accountability.
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Facilitated employee relations discussions to resolve conflicts and enhance workplace culture.
- Developed training programs to improve employee skills and performance across departments.
Employee Relations Manager
Aflac
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Government Reporting: Managed federal agency reporting requirements, including EEOC data and EEO-1 reporting, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Dispute Mediation: Mediated workplace disputes between staff and management, fostering constructive labor-management relations.
- Facilitated employee grievance processes to resolve workplace issues effectively.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive culture.
- Conducted training sessions on conflict resolution and communication skills for staff.
Sr. Human Resource Generalist / Consultant
Aflac
02.1997 - 12.2012
- Generalist HR Operations: Executed core generalist functions in recruitment, benefits/FMLA administration, workers' compensation/OSHA reporting, and performance improvement plans (PIPs) to support organizational effectiveness. Collaborated with payroll on job classifications and wage scales, and assisted benefits team during open enrollment to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Troy State University
Columbus, GA12-2000
Bachelor of Science - Communication & Public Relations
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA09-1999
Skills
- Management-Employee Relations (MER)
- Staffing & Recruitment
- Performance Management
- Employment law
- EEOC investigations
- Policy drafting
- Risk Management
- Succession planning
- Training & Facilitation
- Leadership Coaching
- Team Supervision
- HRIS management
- Strategic Partnering
- Office suite proficiency
- Effective communication
- Leadership Development
Certifications Military Service
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR), HRCI
- Change Management Certification
- Advanced Certification in Employee Relations Law
- Veteran, United States Armed Forces, 1990 – 1995
Core Competencies
Management-Employee Relations (MER), Staffing & Recruitment, Training & Facilitation, Performance Management, Federal & State Employment Law, Policy Interpretation & Drafting, EEOC & ADA Investigations, Risk Management, Strategic Partnering, Workforce & Succession Planning, Leadership Coaching, Team Supervision, HR Information Systems (HRIS), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Timeline
HR Business Partner
HealthPro-Heritage
08.2024 - 05.2026
Senior HR Business Partner
LHC Group Inc.
02.2021 - 07.2024
Senior Employee Relations Consultant
Voya Financial
01.2019 - 02.2021
SR. Manager, HR Compliance
Aflac
09.2016 - 01.2019
SR. HR Business Partner & ER Manager
Aflac
09.2013 - 09.2016
Employee Relations Manager
Aflac
12.2012 - 09.2013
Sr. Human Resource Generalist / Consultant
Aflac
02.1997 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Troy State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication & Public Relations
Columbus State University