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Cia Barlow Johnson

Summary

Open to relocation, remote, contract, or hybrid roles. Proactive Senior HR leader with over 14 years of experience in HR management, specializing in collective bargaining, EHS compliance, and strategic workforce planning. Proven track record of reducing turnover by 40% at Ascension HC through the development and implementation of effective HR strategies. Skilled in fostering workplace culture and employee engagement while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and stakeholders. Adaptable to fast-paced environments, consistently delivering high-quality results under pressure.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

RPO SR HR BP

Woodward
06.2025 - Current
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of working within unionized environments in, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Strategically collaborate with business leaders to understand and improve employee relations, contract interpretation, grievances, arbitration, CBA and mediation issues.
  • Provide advice to designated business leaders, units and stakeholders to create, implement and execute HR strategies and initiatives.
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

RPO HRBP

PADS LC
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Contracted to oversee various HR functions within the NP org.
  • Reduced turnover by 20% through targeted retention strategies and exit interview analysis.
  • Implemented HRIS procedures to streamline HR processes, resulting in a 40% improvement in efficiency.
  • Partnered with other departments to resolve complex employee issues and conflicts and ensure compliance with labor laws.
  • Secured relations with top-quality mentoring/corporate training organization, significantly increasing employees' abilities.
  • Created SOPs for organization, and revised Employee Handbook.

RPO Org Performance Business Partner V

Ascension Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Contracted to act as an SME in a variety of HR related programs, and policy.
  • Led bi-weekly meetings with 30 Hiring Managers to discuss metrics for TTF, TTH, Conversions and Retention.
  • Acted as a subject matter expert in various HR programs and policies, offering essential resources to empower leaders and employees.
  • Developed comprehensive workforce plans that resulted in a 45% improvement in employee engagement and productivity and provided strategic advice to C-suite leadership and department managers, enhancing organizational decision-making.

RPO Lead HR Business Partner

Federal Reserve Bank
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Contracted to provide day-to-day support and performance management guidance for line management.
  • Fostered solid relationships with over 25 Global Hiring Managers creating benchmarking analysis to use across each fed unit in the U.S.
  • Provided day-to-day support and performance management guidance to line management.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of business goals, operations, and structure to support leadership effectively.

RPO Senior HRBP

Highline Warren
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Contracted to help align business objectives with employees and management in designated business units.
  • Implemented a strategy of consistent campus presence during graduation periods, doubling the number of candidates applying for Hard to fill Engineering roles in the organization by 43%.
  • Aligned business objectives with employees and management in designated business Units, and provided performance management guidance, including coaching, counseling, and career development.
  • Acted as the main consultant for HR-related strategies and served as the primary point of contact for HR functions.

HR Business Partner IV

Goodwill Industries SEW
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Streamlined evaluation of recruiting metrics such as daily call volume, new applicants and retention by switching to Excel spreadsheets and Pareto charts from antiquated data collection systems capturing a 35% increase in applications that were overlooked.
  • Identified training and executive coaching needs to enhance workforce capabilities and leadership effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational objectives.

HR Specialist

Abrams Johnson Foundation
04.2009 - 10.2016
  • Advised on HR functions, including payroll, benefits, attendance issues, and employee relations.
  • Collaborated with clients to identify solutions to HR-related challenges and provided necessary training and information.
  • Ensured successful implementation and sustainability of HR solutions within the organization.
  • Planned, organized, and executed HR projects and initiatives to meet organizational needs, collaborated effectively with personnel and leadership across all organizational levels.

Education

Master's - HR Management

GWU
12.2025

Bachelors - Pre-Law

Loyola University
Rome, Italy
06.1992

Skills

  • Strategic workforce analysis
  • Workplace conflict mediation
  • Team recruitment and development
  • Transition planning for workforce
  • Management of challenges
  • Task organization skills
  • Expertise in employment law
  • Relations with employees
  • Strategic planning initiatives
  • Performance evaluation methods
  • Compliance with HR regulations

Websites

Timeline

RPO SR HR BP

Woodward
06.2025 - Current

RPO HRBP

PADS LC
12.2024 - 06.2025

RPO Org Performance Business Partner V

Ascension Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2024

RPO Lead HR Business Partner

Federal Reserve Bank
03.2022 - 03.2023

RPO Senior HRBP

Highline Warren
10.2020 - 05.2021

HR Business Partner IV

Goodwill Industries SEW
08.2017 - 05.2020

HR Specialist

Abrams Johnson Foundation
04.2009 - 10.2016

Master's - HR Management

GWU

Bachelors - Pre-Law

Loyola University

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