Deanna Ali

Experience in all full-cycle HR Generalist/Director functions:

• Administration, benefits, compliance, policy, reporting & audits, recruiting
• Partner with payroll for medical leaves, compensation, benefits, accruals, employee changes, retirement plans and audits
• Prepared severance packages, and facilitated process for preparing employee for workforce re-entry
• Revise job descriptions, conduct salary reviews, implement performance evaluations and processes
• Active role in the company rebuild (recruiting, facility relocation and expansion), oversee facility management
• Responsible for audit and reporting including: 5500/NDT, workers compensation, EEO, AAP, 990
• Full cycle benefits administration enrollment -COBRA, reconciliation, census completion, plan comparisons (Medical, dental, vision, FSA, commuter, dependent care, STD, LTD, life, ADD, 401k/403b)
• Redesigned performance evaluations, forms, streamlined processes and facilitated trainings
• Implement HRIS/payroll system, assist w/metrics and compensation
• Create job descriptions, and revise policy/procedure manuals/handbooks
• Facilitated employee engagement, recognition, benefits, employee relations, disputes and wellness programs
• Business office - banking/payroll reconciliation and budget management supervised AR, Safety Committee

• Oversee all Benefits and Leaves Team processes including administration, strategy, implementation, cost control, overall communications and compliance for all benefits plans for 1000+ employees
• Perform all annual regulatory reports, audits & actions
• Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
• Reported issues to executive leaders with recommendations
• Provide education & resources to increase visibility of full Benefits cycle from Enrollment-COBRA
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees.
• Cultivated a positive work environment promoting employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
• Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.

• Primary contact for all HR needs for 3 departments with over 150 clients
• Coach/support managers in the application of HR policies/practices; provide strategic advice, feedback and guidance on complex employee relation issues
• Provide support for employee counseling, promotions/recognition, and retention efforts
• Revise job descriptions, conduct equitable salary reviews for current employees and candidates
• Provide guidance for managers and employees for multi-state LOA and ADA accommodation processes
• Address and resolve employee questions and problems for non-represented and union employees

• Oversaw team of 3 for HR responsibilities including but not limited to employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, policy building, leaves, system administration and implementation. compliance with federal and state regulations,
• Lifecycle activities such as onboarding, offboarding, performance management, and benefits processes.

• Oversaw team of 3 as head of HR

• Oversaw team of 2 as head of HR and costing

• Oversaw team of 3 as head of HR and Business Office