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Betty Barry

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Human resources professional with significant experience in building strong relationships and driving strategic initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results and consistently adapting to changing needs. Proven skills in HR management, employee relations, and organizational development. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication in high-pressure environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

All Native Group (ANG)
08.2022 - Current
  • Acts as a single point of the contact for employees and contract program managers.
  • Lead change management projects and manage the HR related internal and external communication for assigned contracts.
  • Acts as the performance improvement driver and provokes positive changes in the people management
  • Identifies and prepares development plans for the key and high potential employees, and identifies employees ready for promotion and rotates best talents across different functions in the organization
  • Coach managers on effective communication techniques, promoting greater transparency within the organization.
  • Oversee employee engagement surveys and action plans, addressing areas of concern proactively to improve satisfaction rates.
  • Manage complex employee relations issues, resulting in a more engaged and harmonious work environment.
  • Manage conflict resolution processes within the workplace, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to collaboration and teamwork.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Meet with new employees periodically to gage progress and performance.
  • Resolve disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Conduct exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
  • Partner with legal counsel to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations across all HR practices.
  • Challenges the organizational structure of the internal client and proposes changes.

Human Resources Manager

NEW GENERATION WELLNESS
03.2015 - 07.2022
  • Partner and collaborate with the business leaders and associates to ensure an active and engaged workforce
  • Address all employee relations issues, supporting both managers and associates to resolve disagreements and conflicts in adherence with established policies and guidelines
  • Facilitate discussions and conduct investigations as necessary to resolve employee disputes and maintain positive employee relations
  • Manage recruiting process within both agency and in-house settings
  • Ensure receipt of requisitions, source, recruit, screen, and interview candidates, conduct pre-employment checks, extend offers and lead the onboarding process
  • Oversee coordination with temporary agencies for placement of temporary personnel
  • Manage benefits administration for employees and support the facilitation of annual open enrollment
  • Act as liaison between employees and broker to finalize unresolved issues
  • Ensure company benefits are explained to new hires and confirming enrollments are accurate and complete
  • Assist managers to record and track all leaves-of-absences, including family medical leave, short term disability, bereavement and emergency paid sick leave
  • Work daily to build morale and provide a healthy and productive work environment
  • Work independently and as part of a team to support workforce efforts to accomplish business and department goals
  • Assist in the development and administration of company Safety Programs
  • Attend monthly meetings
  • Assist Training Manager with coordination and deployment of training/development programs for managers and workforce
  • Partner with the Payroll department to address payroll, vacation, and sick-time questions
  • Maintain accurate personnel and related records to ensure adherence to legal regulations
  • Research and create reports on personnel statistics as requested
  • Stay current on trends in the field as well as state and federal laws and regulatory changes

Human Resources Manager

FIRSTSOURCE GROUP USA
10.2012 - 02.2015
  • Managed site of 500+ employees administering HR policies and procedures
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees and managers regarding all HR activities
  • Responsible for providing advice and counseling to site leaders on appropriate disciplinary steps as well as employment laws to ensure fair and consistent actions are being taken regarding employee issues
  • Provided guidance and assistance to management in administering coaching and corrective discipline
  • Assisted in conflict management and resolved employee issues
  • Proactively worked with employees and managers to identify potential issues in the workplace
  • Investigated and responded to complex workplace and employee relation issues
  • Sourced and recruited for high volume call center to include all required on-boarding paperwork
  • Reviewed and approve all involuntary termination requests from management
  • Advised senior operations on alternative actions prior to termination
  • Provided guidance to employees regarding FMLA/Leave of Absence process
  • Followed up with managers and employees to ensure documentation is accurate and complete
  • Conducted new hire orientation, presenting benefits and policy information to new employees
  • Represented Company in hearings as required (UI, WC cases, lawsuits)
  • Met individually with employees to determine cause of attendance and/or performance issues to curb attrition
  • Coordinated yearly open enrollment activities assisting employees with online enrollments
  • Supported recruiting office; sourcing and selecting candidates
  • Conducted exit interviews, documenting trends
  • Compiled weekly reports on various HR initiatives and metrics
  • Acted as liaison between employees and offsite Benefits (KY) and Payroll (NY) offices

HR Generalist/Compensation Analyst

BAE SYSTEMS - INFORMATION SOLUTIONS
02.2000 - 01.2012
  • Facilitated and managed yearly merit/salary review
  • Administered company reward & recognition and service award programs
  • Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of e-Verify
  • Supervised the audit and upload of 3000+ I9's
  • Revised job descriptions across all levels and categories
  • Interviewed managers and employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position
  • Participated in and completed salary surveys
  • Responded to employee complaints regarding EEO issues
  • Conducted interviews with complainant and accused
  • Prepared reports for internal investigation
  • Conducted on-site and remote new hire orientations
  • Reworked new-hire orientation to integrate all lines of businesses
  • Resolved conflicts between employees and benefits service center
  • Co-chaired annual open enrollment activities
  • Processed New Hires & Terminations
  • Prepared incentive and deferred compensation materials for executives
  • Administered educational assistance program
  • Organized union negotiation meetings
  • Member of HR process improvement working group team
  • Worked with team to create consistent processes within the HR teams across all sites
  • Managed the audit of 1500+ employee files to ready them for off-site vendor scanning
  • Provided periodic training to managers and employees on company self service sites

Skills

  • Strong logical thought process
  • Team oriented
  • Positive attitude
  • Proficient in ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, PeopleSoft, Dayforce, Costpoint, Biz Library
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Performs tasks efficiently
  • Familiar with HR concepts, practices and procedures
  • Effective communicator
  • Ability to remain flexible
  • Employee relations
  • Exit interviews
  • Employee recognition
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Employee engagement
  • Managing employee relations
  • Legal compliance

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

All Native Group (ANG)
08.2022 - Current

Human Resources Manager

NEW GENERATION WELLNESS
03.2015 - 07.2022

Human Resources Manager

FIRSTSOURCE GROUP USA
10.2012 - 02.2015

HR Generalist/Compensation Analyst

BAE SYSTEMS - INFORMATION SOLUTIONS
02.2000 - 01.2012
Betty Barry