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Dania Whitmire

Dania Whitmire

Global HR Category Manager - Recruiting
Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Results-driven HR and Operations leader with a passion for helping companies build and execute effective HR strategies. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing business needs. Possesses a strong foundation in HR, Procurement, and Supply Chain principles and expertly leverages relationships with peers & leadership. Over 15 years of experience in human resource management, recruitment strategy development, and procurement operations. Has a unique working style that involves leading with empathy. Clear communicator who provides context and background while prioritizing building trust.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language

Work History

Global Category Manager – Recruiting & Total Talent

Accenture, LLP
03.2021 - Current
  • Relationship management with senior leadership stakeholders
  • Collaborate, strategize and implement new ways of working with vendor solutions to solve complex recruiting problems
  • Innovation session development with global strategic vendor partners
  • Vendor rationalization and new program roll out, including change management plans
  • Collaboration with peers and leaders within HR & Procurement to define best practices
  • Lead global strategy for Recruitment vendor utilization, alignment and compliance
  • Championed change management initiatives within the procurement & HR functions, supporting organizational transformation efforts.
  • Work at speed to implement new solutions aimed at achieving overall business objectives

Global Procurement Spend Manager

Accenture, LLP
12.2012 - 03.2021
  • Managed over $10M in spend associated with both Human Resources and Finance projects on a global scale
  • Achieved over $1.5M of savings in the recruiting agency space
  • Achieved over $5M in savings of job board contracts
  • Streamlined the Procure to Pay process by creating new processes and pivoting teams - resulting in productivity and agility gains
  • Managed the end-to-end Global Recruiting Contracting process
  • Negotiated Learning and Talent Development contracts and coordinated teams across the globe securing savings of over $5M for newly deployed training programs
  • Trained and coached new and existing team members
  • Participated in think tanks aimed at increasing engagement across functions within the Pittsburgh office
  • Process improvement across HR and Procurement – enhancing the relationship & practices for buying HR services externally
  • Strategic analysis of utilization of third party vendors in the Executive Recruiting space
  • Successfully ran an RFP for a new North American payroll system which spanned over 11 months. Negotiated and implemented a contract with the newly selected vendor that is valued at more than $34M
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Human Resource Manager

International Inspection
12.2010 - 08.2012
  • Oversaw all Human Resource functions for five offices located in Washington, Oregon, and California
  • Created a strategic plan for development and improvement of company-wide Human Resources Division
  • Consulted and advised Operations Managers on disciplinary actions, hiring decisions, benefits administration, payroll issues, strategic moves into new markets, recruiting strategies, and employee handbook policy development
  • Orchestrated all recruitment efforts including determining the best yield ratios for each channel and coordinating on-campus activities with state-wide technical colleges
  • Advised on client billing and scheduling and worked closely with the President on strategic goal setting
  • Researched current legislation and wrote policy in response to changing state and federal laws
  • Strategically planned and implemented training programs resulting in lower turnover
  • Answered difficult payroll questions considering multi-state wage laws
  • Created both short and long-term plans to implement a new company-wide Human Resources division including recommendations, action items, and progress checks as part of an organizational change management plan
  • Wrote and implemented the company's first Affirmative Action Plan
  • Conducted wage analysis using external benchmarking and internal analysis and rewrote compensation system
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Regularly analyzed workforce trends to proactively address potential skill gaps or staffing needs.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.

Director of Human Resources

Jolkona Foundation
04.2010 - 04.2012
  • Advised on talent acquisition strategy for interns, board of directors, office staff, and volunteers
  • Planned and advised on staffing plans and reporting structures
  • Orchestrated monthly organization-wide meetings including venue set-up and agenda setting
  • Development of new hire documents and processes including on boarding procedure, intern check points, and interview prep
  • Streamlined the recruiting process to cultivate the best qualified applicants and integrate them into the organization seamlessly
  • Strategically planned the internship process to ensure long-term commitments
  • Developed the internship program to instate new interns and volunteers seamlessly into the organization
  • Increased the amount of volunteer and intern applicants through establishment of effective job descriptions and placement
  • Built strategic teams through the implementation of departments aligning with the organization's mission

Executive Team Leader of Human Resources

Target Corporation
06.2008 - 12.2010
  • Coordinated conferences and meetings, including arranging all relevant materials, space, agendas and attendees for executives
  • Executed all benefit administration, scheduling, payroll, talent management, and conflict management programs for over 150 employees with careful attention to detail and data entry
  • Oversaw all hiring, recruitment, and on boarding process for all new employees
  • Conducted careful expense control through the generation and observation of budget reports
  • Preparation and dispersal of documents such as benefits packages, 401K packages, meeting minutes and company-wide surveys
  • Analyzed financials and sales statistics to strategically solve problems in poor performing sales departments, productivity slumps, and guest-driven work centers
  • Updated and produced monthly outreach communications such as newsletters for over 150 employees detailing specific company rollouts
  • Developed and promoted partnerships with non-profits and community organizations including the United Way of Pierce County, local school districts, local Police Departments, and the Make A Wish Foundation
  • Organized all paperwork for unemployment claims; represented Target on all local unemployment hearings
  • Decreased turnover by 40% through education of leadership strategies
  • Increased engagement through opening communication channels
  • Introduced Corporate Social Responsibility as an effective recruiting tool

Education

BA - International Business and Human Resource Management

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
09.2004 - 06.2008

Skills

Recruitment strategy development

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Certification

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Accomplishments

  • Won Dollars for Doers award and the 2015 and 2018 US Corporate Citizenship Volunteer Award within Accenture for having more than 40 hours of volunteer work over one year and dedication to working in our community
  • Won Procurement All Star Award in FY15 for outstanding performance

Timeline

Global Category Manager – Recruiting & Total Talent

Accenture, LLP
03.2021 - Current

Global Procurement Spend Manager

Accenture, LLP
12.2012 - 03.2021

Human Resource Manager

International Inspection
12.2010 - 08.2012

Director of Human Resources

Jolkona Foundation
04.2010 - 04.2012

Executive Team Leader of Human Resources

Target Corporation
06.2008 - 12.2010

BA - International Business and Human Resource Management

University of Washington
09.2004 - 06.2008

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

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