Debra Stone
Oak Ridge
Summary
Human Resources professional with deep expertise in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving impactful HR initiatives. Strong communicator with knack for adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and enhancing workforce productivity
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Resources for Human Development
01.2023 - Current
- Provide a strategic partnership within the HR function to provide impactful, value-driven services to all levels of management and employees, aligned with the organization's overarching business objectives
- Deliver thorough, objective, and confidential investigations into employee grievances
- Take the lead in swiftly and impartially gathering critical information, identifying root causes, and assessing any policy violations or other concerns
- Proactively recommend effective resolutions to enhance employee relations and address similar HR challenges
- Facilitate the performance management process in close partnership with organizational leadership, ensuring a robust alignment of performance objectives with the organization's goals and programmatic objectives
Human Resources Business Partner
Mirion Technologies
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Served trusted HR advisor, collaborating with leadership to develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with strategic planning and organizational diagnosis, enhancing workforce productivity and satisfaction
- Collaborated with Learning & Development to revamp compensation practices, implementing a performance-based bonus structure that boosted employee engagement scores by 20% and reduced attrition in critical roles
Human Resources Business Partner
Mammoth Holdings, LLC
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Piloted employee relations initiatives across seven states, directly supporting seven regional directors and 800 employees, resulting in a 40% decrease in employee grievances filed within the first year
- Conducted approximately three employee relations investigations per month
- These included fact-finding interviews with analysis of evidence to reach conclusions
- Ensured fair and consistent treatment of employees in the workplace
- Investigations included physical abuse, sexual harassment allegations, time-card fraud, and drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Human Resources Generalist
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Pioneered the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborated with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
- Enhanced employee understanding of benefits plans through tailored communication materials, leading to a 20% decrease in benefits-related inquiries and a more informed workforce at the company
Family Sabbatical
12.2005 - 08.2018
- Maintained HR aptitude by actively participating in HR and leadership associations and sustaining Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) membership; Earned Master's Degree in HR Management
- Served as Board Member/Program Director for the Human Resources Association, organizing 10+ professional development workshops annually and increasing member satisfaction scores by 30%, enhancing local industry knowledge, 2018-2019
Human Resources Generalist
Hope for Kids Therapeutic Foster Care
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Administered comprehensive HR functions for 50+ employees, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations, resulting in 95% employee retention rate and reduced attrition
- Conceptualized and delivered 10+ presentations at job fairs and community events, resulting in a 20% increase in foster family inquiries and receiving recognition as the top recruiter in the region
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Skills
- Planning policy integrations
- Improving compensation plans
- Integrating policies
- Strategic planning
- Data analytics
- Talent management strategy
- Organizational development
- Policy implementation
- Employee relations
- Coaching leadership
- Succession planning
- HR analytics
- Legal compliance
Certification
- SHRM Certification Prep Course HRCI Learning Center Spring 2025
- FMLA, ADA and PDA Certification HRTrainingClasses.com Issued Dec 2023
- Mediation Training Resources for Human Development Issued Apr 2023
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Strategic Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competency
- Project Management
- Change Management
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Resources for Human Development
01.2023 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Mirion Technologies
02.2022 - 11.2022
Human Resources Business Partner
Mammoth Holdings, LLC
10.2019 - 02.2022
Human Resources Generalist
01.2019 - 11.2021
Family Sabbatical
12.2005 - 08.2018
Human Resources Generalist
Hope for Kids Therapeutic Foster Care
07.2002 - 07.2004
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
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