Berna Besir
Irvine,California
Summary
Human Resources professional with twenty years of global leadership experience including talent acquisition and management in fortune 100, startup and growth organizations. Built successful human resources departments from inception and implemented effective company policies and procedures. Transformed struggling human resources organizations into cost efficient, strategic and valued business partners and exceeded top priority business goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant /Artist Manager
B&B Music & Production
01.2016 - Current
- Supported artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines.
- Leveraged networks to identify and generate opportunities to increase exposure and revenue for clients.
- Organized promotional events to showcase talent and generate buzz around upcoming releases.
- Managed tour logistics to ensure smooth operations, minimizing cancellations and delays.
- Researched and identified potential opportunities for clients, helping clients advance in industry.
- Represented clients in negotiations with networks and production companies.
Human Resources Manager
Applied Natural Gas Fuels- Applied LNG
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Created and managed a successful Human Resources service unit from the ground up
- Successfully developed and initiated all HR functions including: recruitment planning, organizational and talent development, training, benefits administration, employee relations, and performance management
- Partnered with the top management to institute recruiting strategies and talent development plans to meet the company's mid to long-term growth plans
- Manage all aspects of full-cycle recruiting, interviewing and hiring of oil and gas industry professionals for the very niche and diverse positions at different levels across all states and globally
- Stay current on recruiting trends and implement new initiatives when necessary and use social media, job boards, Internet sourcing, and other technical means effectively
- Established web based training, online training materials, and computer-based demonstrations to orient new employees in an effective manner
- Designed and implemented an effective performance management process aligned with the company's business strategies and compensation and benefits programs
- Created the necessary documentation, forms, manuals and training materials
- Train and coach all employees and leads on each process cycle and provide necessary support
- Work closely with the Legal Counsel and top management, created the company workplace policies and procedures
- Successfully monitor and revise the process and give necessary training to employees
- Provide guidance and direction to the compensation and benefits processes
- Continually align the processes with the performance management system
- Handle, negotiate and coordinate the group healthcare benefits.
Human Resources Manager
Regan Mercantile LLC - Video Games
04.2010 - 12.2014
- Manage all aspects of full-cycle recruiting, interviewing and hiring of game and entertainment industry professionals for the very niche and diverse positions (Technical Engineering, IT and Network Developers, Customer Service, Marketing and Business Development) at different levels across all states and globally
- Stay current on recruiting trends and implement new initiatives when necessary and use social media, job boards, Internet sourcing, and other technical means effectively
- Identified the recruiting needs by working closely with hiring managers and developed recruitment strategies for the vacant positions
- Effectively hired over 30 positions for sales and corporate positions
- Work closely with the Legal Counsel and top management, creating the company workplace policies and procedures
- Successfully monitor and revise the process and give necessary training to employees
- Coordinated the annual performance assessment and review processes with the line managers
- Coached the managers on one to one review meetings and gave 'Effective Performance Review and Feedback' training
- Worked with the Compensation Executive closely in aligning performance results into salary adjustments and benefits calculations.
Human Resources Consultant
GfK Market Research Group
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Partnered with managers on all aspects of employee relations issues
- Identified the recruiting needs by working closely with hiring managers and developed recruitment strategies for the vacant positions
- Effectively hired over 30 positions for sales and corporate positions
- Coordinated the annual performance assessment and review processes with the line managers
- Coached the managers on one to one review meetings and gave 'Effective Performance Review and Feedback' training
- Worked with the Compensation Executive closely in aligning performance results into salary adjustments and benefits calculation.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Participated on local and organization-wide committees that focused on projects that moved organization forward and towards meeting strategic goals.
- Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
- Designed and delivered client-specific benefit presentations for open enrollment and new hire orientations.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and develop appropriate workforce planning strategies.
Human Resources Manager
Cadbury Schweppes
11.2002 - 08.2007
- Acted as a Change Agent; led and implemented the Cadbury Schweppes corporate HR strategy, processes, systems and standards into the acquired local manufacturing and sales company, Kent Gıda (employing 1500+ employees)
- Coordinated and supported the organizational restructuring, talent development & people processes, compensation & benefit programs, recognition/reward programs, corporate identity, social responsibility and employee relations processes
- Created work groups and developed the company mission, vision, values and processes
- Actively took part in the organizational structuring process for all functions: marketing, sales, supply chain, manufacturing, finance and export
- Coordinated the talent acquisition and management processes
- Successfully hired over 300 positions at different levels (including mid to top level management positions, new graduates and sales force), worked with vendors for senior positions, used assessment techniques and tests (NEO- PIR), implemented and participated in house and global assessment center programs
- Designed, implemented and orchestrated corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects in Education, Environment and Health
- Implemented the Hay Job Grading Scheme
- Initiated the job evaluations and salary broad-band structure and coordinated the administration process.
Human Resources Generalist
Mattel Toys
02.2001 - 06.2002
- Recruited sales and marketing teams for Europe
- Reviewed the applications, conducted the initial screenings and interviews
- Provided administrative support to the in house training programs
- Coordinated with the vendors, ensured all training programs ran smoothly.
Executive Recruitment Consultant
Nicholson International
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Recruitment Projects: Handled the tasks of headhunting through identifying and approaching suitable candidates for the right profile to the clients at consumer goods, finance, healthcare and IT industries
- Human Resources Projects: Acted as internal HR department, provided different HR services to clients from recruitment to employee engagement practices, performance management to talent development.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and anticipate future hiring needs within specific industries.
- Implemented creative sourcing strategies to unearth hidden talent in competitive markets.
- Built network of active and passive professionals through creative sourcing, referrals and networking events.
- Developed new business relationships and maintained network of client companies through business development calls, client visits and entertainment events.
- Fostered long-term relationships with candidates through ongoing contact.
Education
Talent Management and Development (non degree) -
Harvard University Extension School
Boston, MAMasters Degree in Human Resources Management -
Middlesex University
London, UK07.1999
BA in English Literature and Drama -
Bilkent University
Ankara, Turkey07.1997
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Performance Assessments
- Process Improvement
Personal Information
Title: Human Resources & Recruitment Executive
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Consultant /Artist Manager
B&B Music & Production
01.2016 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Applied Natural Gas Fuels- Applied LNG
02.2015 - 02.2018
Human Resources Manager
Regan Mercantile LLC - Video Games
04.2010 - 12.2014
Human Resources Consultant
GfK Market Research Group
11.2007 - 03.2008
Human Resources Manager
Cadbury Schweppes
11.2002 - 08.2007
Human Resources Generalist
Mattel Toys
02.2001 - 06.2002
Executive Recruitment Consultant
Nicholson International
01.1998 - 12.2000
Talent Management and Development (non degree) -
Harvard University Extension School
Masters Degree in Human Resources Management -
Middlesex University
BA in English Literature and Drama -
Bilkent University
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