Consuela Gregory
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with 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 business owners and managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Human Resources Business Partner
Hospice of the Western Reserve
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strategic talent acquisition initiatives that successfully secured top-quality candidates for essential roles.
- Manages employee relations for assigned business units, serving as the key liaison between staff, management, and the HR department.
- Creates a powerful impact within assigned markets, forging valuable relationships with key stakeholders and teams.
- Developed solutions, programs, and policies by analyzing trends and metrics together with the HR group
- Conducted regular analysis of turnover rates, employee engagement scores, exit surveys, and onboarding surveys to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments.
- Promoted a culture of open communication and teamwork within the organization.
- Efficiently addressed complex employee relations matters
- Maintained a consistent record of conducting effective and unbiased investigations
- Keeps abreast of the latest legal mandates to mitigate potential risks and ensure adherence to regulations in employee management.
- Collaborates with both management and employees to enhance work relationships, boost morale, and elevate productivity while addressing career development needs and implementing disciplinary measures.
- Delivered necessary training and coaching for business units' training needs as well as individual executive coaching requirements. Actively evaluated and monitored training programs to ensure their effectiveness.
- Minimized legal exposure by promptly and fairly resolving workplace complaints through comprehensive investigations.
- Developed strategic talent acquisition initiatives that successfully secured top-quality candidates for essential roles.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 1000 employee company.
Human Resources Business Partner II
Judson Services
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Led a team of 3 HR professionals in driving staffing efforts, managing recruitment activities, administering employee benefits and executive compensation plans, conducting training programs for leadership development, creating succession plans,and ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
- Guided Judson in overcoming staffing challenges and successfully implementing HR change and transformation programs.
- Drove operational change vital for a significant $23,800 decrease in HR expenses thus far.
- Played a key role in the redesign of core HR business operations, involving the removal of outsourced recruiting and employee leave agencies and the implementation of an automated on-boarding system.
- Ensured adherence to new rules and regulations by maintaining, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures
- Delivered effective management consultation and optimization services to outside vendors, volunteers, and casual employees.
- Facilitates resolution of labor-related issues through meticulous investigation of grievances, as well as active participation in grievance and arbitration hearings.
Human Resources Benefits & Recruitment Manager
St Joseph Senior Living
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Led transformation of HR systems, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness through implementation of Paycom's advanced HRIS platform
- Optimized daily HR processes such as benefits management and onboarding while simultaneously improving analysis, reporting, and planning skills.
- Oversaw management of benefit enrollments for over 250 employees, including both new hires and existing staff. Implemented cost-saving measures by successfully re-negotiating contract with current vendor, resulting in annual expense reduction of 15k.
- Achieved better vendor relationships by skillfully managing vendors, collaborating seamlessly, and consistently providing outstanding customer service.
- Introduced proactive employee relations and communications programs to resolve labor and management issues, restoring credibility and employee-centric focus of HR organization.
Human Resources Manager
Communicare Health Services
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Took part in the revival of the HR department through restructuring efforts within a newly formed management team
- Worked closely with Executive Director to manage recruitment efforts for 100 staff members, spanning technical, professional, and managerial positions at the onset of the global health crisis.
- Managed the integration of 100+ staff members amidst the challenges posed by the global pandemic, effectively integrating them into critical business operations.
- Reorganized and centralized HR processes, merging multiple departments into a unified entity to effectively handle all generalist affairs.
Human Resources Manager/Payroll Manager/Accounts Payable
Arbors at Stow
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Implemented wage restructuring and improved sign-on bonus programs, resulting in a significant 25% decrease in turnover rates.
- Elevated efficiency levels through the integration of an electronic filing system
- Updated handbook content to accurately mirror new policies and practices.
- Ensured efficient execution of payroll, accurately processing payments for a diverse workforce of more than 200 employees every two weeks.
- Ensured timely payments by effectively processing, opening, and assigning new vendors and invoices in up-to-date systems.
- Ensured accuracy in monthly closing procedures.
- Successfully trained and mentored a group of 17 HR Managers located throughout Ohio.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bryant & Stratton College - Parma
Cleveland, OH05.2016
Skills
- HR Policies Implementation
- HR analytics
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Development
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation design
- Workforce Planning
- Succession Planning
- Payroll Management
- Legal Compliance
- Leadership Training and Development
- Benefits and compensation management
- Employee Handbook Development
Affiliations
Leading Age
Hrqualifications
- Employee Performance Improvement
- Leadership Development
- HR Policy, Process & Systems Design
- Contract Negotiations
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Change Management
- Employee Relations & Diversity Talent
- Workforce Planning & Development
- Policy Development
- Labor/Union Relations
Certification
SHRM-SCP - October 2024
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Regional Human Resources Business Partner
Hospice of the Western Reserve
06.2023 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner II
Judson Services
08.2021 - 06.2023
Human Resources Benefits & Recruitment Manager
St Joseph Senior Living
11.2020 - 08.2021
Human Resources Manager
Communicare Health Services
07.2019 - 10.2020
Human Resources Manager/Payroll Manager/Accounts Payable
Arbors at Stow
01.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bryant & Stratton College - Parma
SHRM-SCP - October 2024
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