Deidra A. Virgo Anderson
Portmore
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
R.A. Williams Distributors
01.2022 - Current
- Lead strategic talent acquisition, recruitment, and employee integration processes.
- Oversee performance management, including system development and employee appraisals.
- Design and implement training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Manage employee relations, ensuring conflict resolution and fostering positive work dynamics.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including labor standards and health and safety.
- Administer compensation and benefits programs and develop HR policies in alignment with company objectives.
HR Coach
Janander Enterprise
05.2019 - Current
- Bringing the Corporate Lifestyle to the MSME's Reality...with practical, effective and quality HR Solutions
- Working with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to build and strengthen their HR function
Human Resource Manager
Nations Choice Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed the HR function for a fast-growing company, overseeing employee development and compliance.
- Developed and implemented effective HR policies and managed compensation and benefits administration.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, including regulatory reporting and employee relations.
Manager - Talent Management and HR Compliance
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed succession planning programs, career-pathing, and skills gap analyses to identify talent needs.
- Oversaw HR compliance and ensured alignment with regulations governing employee rights, benefits, and records as well as industry regulations.
- Led the development and delivery of talent management programs to foster employee growth and retention.
Pension Plan Secretary
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided pension plan secretarial services to the companies' four (4) Pension Plans including both Defined Benefits and Defined Contributions type plans
- Liaison between deferred pensioners and the Pension Administrators as well as between the Boards of Trustees and the Plans' advisors (Administrators, Actuaries, Investment Managers and Auditors)
Manager - HR Services & Compliance
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented the framework for the HR Services Centre, enhancing HR administrative functions.
- Led HR compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to labor laws and internal policies as well as adherence to industry regulations.
Assistant Manager - HR Compliance, Group HR Dept
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Monitored, assessed, and reported the organization's regulatory obligations, ensuring full compliance with relevant regulators regarding Human Capital management.
- Guaranteed adherence to internal policies, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations related to HR practices.
- Collaborated with senior management to proactively address potential issues, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
Learning & Development Specialist
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Led the learning and development function, designing and delivering training programs aligned with the bank’s business strategy.
- Partnered with leadership teams to assess training needs and develop strategies for skill development and performance improvement.
Training Officer
First Global Bank Limited
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided support to the Training and Development Team with specific tasks being the coordinating, delivery of training interventions and the monitoring of employee development
Consultant Project Manager
INFOPRO Consulting
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Collaborated with work stream leads on the development of the project plans for the merger of two major financial companies
- Developed, managed and monitored the project schedules for the IT, Loans Migration and Banking Operations works streams while monitoring team progress and serving as the single point of contact for the project scheduling and changes
HR Services Coordinator
Jamaica National Building Society
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with management and staff to build relationships and staff morale
- Carried out Human Resources functions relating to recruitment, training, and workforce planning
Learning Facilitator
Jamaica National Building Society
12.2004 - 05.2010
- Designed, co-ordinated and facilitated training interventions delivered to a diverse audience
- Worked with a wide cross section of project committees established to develop and implement varying solutions within the HR Division and throughout the Organisation
Branch Operation
Jamaica National Building Society
02.1998 - 12.2004
Education
Certificate of Achievement - The Pension Management Programme
FitzRitson & Associates
01.2019
BSc - Human Resources Management
University of The Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
12-2012
Certificate - Introduction to Project Management
Mona School of Business and Management
01.2009
International Diploma - Teaching and Training
City & Guilds
01.2006
Diploma - Biblical Studies and Counseling
Jamaica Open Bible Institute
01.2005
Certificate - Payroll, Benefits & Statutory Deductions
University of The Commonwealth Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica11-2022
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Employee relations
- Training and mentoring
- Benefits and compensation management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Compliance
- Payroll administration
- Performance appraisal
- Workforce planning
- Organizational development
- Budget administration
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented staff wellbeing programs with a 200% increase in participation over a period of 3 years.
- Streamlined the recruitment process, enhancing the quality of candidates by introducing behavioral assessments and additional sources.
- Established and centralized the HR Services function from scratch, streamlining administrative tasks across the department to enhance efficiency.
- Created and centralized the HR Compliance function for a major group of companies, managing compliance with external regulators related to human capital.
Certification
- SHRM-CP
- Payroll, Staff Benefits and Statutory Deductions
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
R.A. Williams Distributors
01.2022 - Current
Human Resource Manager
Nations Choice Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
HR Coach
Janander Enterprise
05.2019 - Current
Manager - Talent Management and HR Compliance
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
01.2018 - 04.2019
Pension Plan Secretary
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
01.2017 - 04.2019
Manager - HR Services & Compliance
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
11.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant Manager - HR Compliance, Group HR Dept
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
09.2015 - 10.2016
Learning & Development Specialist
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited
08.2012 - 08.2015
Training Officer
First Global Bank Limited
04.2012 - 08.2012
Consultant Project Manager
INFOPRO Consulting
11.2011 - 03.2012
HR Services Coordinator
Jamaica National Building Society
06.2010 - 07.2011
Learning Facilitator
Jamaica National Building Society
12.2004 - 05.2010
Branch Operation
Jamaica National Building Society
02.1998 - 12.2004
Certificate - Introduction to Project Management
Mona School of Business and Management
International Diploma - Teaching and Training
City & Guilds
Diploma - Biblical Studies and Counseling
Jamaica Open Bible Institute
Certificate of Achievement - The Pension Management Programme
FitzRitson & Associates
BSc - Human Resources Management
University of The Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
Certificate - Payroll, Benefits & Statutory Deductions
University of The Commonwealth Caribbean
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