CHRISTOPHER RAMOS
Newark,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Business Partner
Conduet
Jersey City, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Provide effective direction, counsel, and advice to leaders on the interpretation and application of HR policy and practice, employment, and labor laws (i.e., EEOC, ADA, FMLA) in partnership with the Director, ER & Compliance
- Investigated and liaised with the legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared statements for EEOC
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, creation and revision of the employee handbook and policies & consistently helping companies improve retention and
- Perform system maintenance, including assisting in the review, testing, and implementation of Workday systems (Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Compensation, HCM Analytics)
- Optimize HRIS processes by integrating the software/systems to build an integrated process
- Structured compensation, bonuses, and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
- Process payroll includes gross pay, state and federal tax withholding, social security, Medicare, and other deductions for over 130 employees
- Own and oversee all benefits processing including open enrollment, retirement planning, and leaves of absence.
HR Operations Specialist
Rockstar Games
New York, NY
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Led global projects for HR partners in 12 divisions, 8 different countries, and 3,700+ employees
- Improved processes in Operations, Benefits, Employee Relations, HRIS, and Payroll
- Provided advice to management on compensation decisions, policy integration, job evaluations, and hiring based on HRIS technology
- Centralized the optimization, management, and deployment of contingent workers nationally
- Drove annual review process including performance, organizational planning, individual development plans, and compensation alignment
- Operated as a Workday HCM subject matter expert for Compensation, Benefits, Onboarding, Recruiting, and Time Tracking to maximize productivity
- Offered advice to employee relations discussions and training for HR and Management
- Streamlined the execution of full-cycle recruitment for technical roles with Talent Acquisition
- Provided coaching to managers, designed Manager Education Initiatives, and led performance management training.
HRIS Specialist
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Resolved ongoing HR Process and system improvements across various platforms including Workday, Greenhouse, and OKTA
- Partnered with a broad array of collaborators from the People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Tech, and Finance teams on planning system enhancements
- Performed Workday system support and analysis, including functionality and design review, and full life cycle recruitment
- Created reports and analysis in support of HR, Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits Teams
- Defined the test strategy, created test scenarios, and executed testing enhancement using SQL
- Gathered insight and identified trends from feedback sessions, exit interviews, and turnover trends to better implement initiatives.
HR Generalist
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
Hoboken, NJ
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated as a primary contributor, determining, and distributing HR benefits, including COBRA, FMLA, and employee relations
- Conducted employee investigations training programs curriculum and vendor utilization while using Workday for payroll, expense management, employee data, new hires, and terminations
- Analyzed Workday HRIS performance metrics and optimized processes, integrated new software, and performed diagnostic tests.
Human Resources Associate
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank USA
Hoboken, NJ
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Created HR query reports, statistics, and data analysis to support human resources operations
- Led employee events, including Lunch-n-Learn sessions, Charity Events, and Wellness events
- Championed employee relations counseling, investigations, and documentation through human resource best practices.
HR Specialist
Infosys
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported Fortune 500 organizations, including EY, Goldman Sachs, and Microsoft by providing human resource management to increase operational efficiency
- Designed job descriptions to attract candidates for Fortune 500 clients using ADP/Greenhouse
- Led full life cycle recruitment across various systems such as Workday, ADP, and Greenhouse.
Career Services Specialist
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported Rutgers Union regarding collective bargaining, arbitration mediation, and contract clause updates while using the application tracking system Taleo to onboard new hires
- Spearheaded multiple projects relating to training, employee relations, and employee conduct.
Education
Master’s Degree - Human Resources and Employment Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Labor Relations and Human Resources
2017
Skills
- Managing Employee Relations
- Employee Performance Management
- Improving Compensation Plans
- Coaching Leadership
- Optimizing Benefit Plans
- Policy Implementation
- Talent Management Strategy
Accomplishments
- HR Business Partner
- Employee Relations
- HRIS
- Employee Retention
- Workday
- Organizational Development
- Compensation
- Talent Management
- Streamline Benefits
- Association of Latino Professionals
Affiliations
Technologies: Workday, ADP, Excel, Visio, Greenhouse, Taleo, PowerPoint, UKG Pro, Oracle
Certifications: Society for Human Resources Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Affiliations: Association of Latino Professionals for America, Director of Events
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
HR Business Partner
Conduet
01.2023 - Current
HR Operations Specialist
Rockstar Games
01.2021 - 12.2022
HRIS Specialist
07.2020 - 01.2021
HR Generalist
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
12.2019 - 03.2020
Human Resources Associate
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank USA
09.2019 - 12.2019
HR Specialist
Infosys
04.2018 - 05.2019
Career Services Specialist
Rutgers University
08.2017 - 04.2018
Master’s Degree - Human Resources and Employment Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Labor Relations and Human Resources
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
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