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Deirdre Person

Summary

Innovative Human Resources Executive demonstrates talent for turning around flagging operations and spearheading growth through proactive leadership. Experienced with HRIS and data-driven approaches to personnel management, benefits administration and organizational development. Record of success in improving recruitment and retention along with company financial savings through streamlining.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Human Resources

6K Systems, Inc.
Reston, VA
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
  • Designed robust compensation and benefits packages to attract top employees.
  • Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
  • Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
  • Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
  • Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, collective bargaining agreements and related HR topics.
  • Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
  • Established critical strategic partnerships with several private equity agencies to provide full HR services to portfolio companies.
  • Met with executive stakeholders annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
  • Established and maintained HR and Recruiting resource budget
  • Spearheaded social media initiative; creating online presence during company target pivot
  • Worked as project manager on CMMI Level 3 Certification to ensure quality standards across organization
  • Retrieved over $100K in savings on spending towards HR, Payroll, and Recruiting activity by streamlining systems and processes

Human Resources Director

6k Systems, Inc
Reston, VA
06.2016 - 05.2022
  • Oversees implementation of Human Resources programs through Human Resources staff
  • Monitors administration to established standards and procedures
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies
  • Oversees and manages work of reporting Human Resources staff
  • Encourages ongoing development of Human Resources staff
  • Develops and monitors annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, sports team support, company philanthropic giving, and administration
  • Serve as head of HR department, reporting to CFO of company
  • Responsible for designing, integrating, and implementing talent management strategies and government solutions that build organizational, leadership, and technical capabilities and develop and retain talent in alignment with enterprise’s business strategy and key priorities
  • Implemented strong talent planning and development activities to ensure ongoing individual development at all levels and strong succession plans for key roles
  • Conducted different soft skills training for managing effectively
  • Advised managers of roles, position classification and management in relation to compensation
  • Served as subject matter expert, and in some cases the facilitator / leader / coach, of various programs and strategic HR initiatives
  • Update and write position descriptions and provide managers with insight and effective support to facilitate career development
  • Regularly attend training on recommendations to decrease turnover rate
  • Performed on- boarding and out-processing of employees including exit interviews and produced turnover data
  • Worked with insurance brokers and different Insurance companies to develop and renew employee Benefits
  • Created employee wellness plan
  • Created current automated performance evaluation program and revised as necessary
  • Partnered with approved external consultants, vendors subject matter experts to ensure quality of learning and development offerings
  • Responsible for processing invoices for accounts payable
  • Maintained a detailed knowledge of current privacy, corporate, and HR laws
  • Implemented forms and processes to streamline payroll function
  • Maintained Paylocity and ADP HRIS and monitored it for data results
  • Administered various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to maintain federal compliance
  • Counseled Managers and Supervisors on employee relations issues
  • Promoted environment of continuous feedback, trained on coaching, and progressive discipline process (when appropriate.)
  • Created a monthly newsletter that goes out to the entire company that details new contracts, employee information and updates in benefits
  • Planned all companywide meetings and social events
  • Received promotion from HR Manager to HR Director in August 2018.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
  • Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
  • Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Established critical strategic partnerships with several private equity agencies to provide full HR services to portfolio companies.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
  • Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.

Human Resources Manager

6K Systems, Inc.
Reston, VA
04.2014 - 05.2016
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs; Costpoint, Deltek, ADP, Paychex, and Paylocity
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity by streamlining new appraisal and evaluation processes

Management Consultant/Human Resources Manager

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions Inc
08.2010 - 04.2014
  • Served as head of the HR department; reporting directly to the President of the company
  • Worked with executive team to develop and fill requirements for government contracts
  • Recruit and perform prescreening for selected candidates as well as on-boarding and out-processing of employees
  • Post jobs to company website and job boards, preparing offer letters, scheduling interviews as needed, background checks, etc
  • Produce pre-/adverse action letters when necessary
  • Conduct e-verify screenings on new hires .Work with brokers and different insurance companies to develop and renew employee benefits
  • Monitor performance evaluation program and revise as necessary
  • Update and write job descriptions as necessary
  • Perform all duties associated with an employee termination including exit interviews and produce turnover data
  • Regularly attend training on recommendations in order to decrease turnover rate
  • Responsible for processing invoices for accounts payable
  • Served as an office manager; performing duties including orientation, providing access to office space and, ordering supplies and equipment
  • Processed non-exempt time sheets and maintained personnel files and tax forms
  • Required to maintain a detailed knowledge of current privacy, corporate, and HR laws
  • Implemented forms and processes to streamline payroll function
  • Review and input timecards manually and via electronic import into payroll software; ensures required signatures are obtained; completes and posts payroll; distributes paychecks, pay stubs, and other payroll related information on ADP payroll system
  • Updates and maintained payroll files and databases to reflect personnel payroll changes
  • Researched payroll issues/discrepancies, and processes necessary corrections
  • Maintain and update Human Resource documents
  • Administer any leave of absence for qualifying employees including FMLA, STD, LTD Prepare and files various bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports
  • Meet critical payroll deadlines
  • Counsel Managers and Supervisors on employee relations issues; promote environment of continuous feedback, train on coaching, progressive discipline process (when appropriate.)
  • Introduced managers to different soft skill straining for managing effectively
  • Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
  • Coordinated all company events.

Assistant Event Coordinator

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions (FAA)
Washington, DC
09.2011 - 07.2012
  • Office Of Civil Rights (ACR) (ICS)
  • Coordinated an annual 3 day conference for government employees across the county
  • Researched local activities at several desired conference sites, sent out RFPs to hotels for discounts and group rates as well as developing pricing for conference space and material based off of GSA standards
  • Priced travel for all attendees and guest speakers as well as estimated cost for transportation during the conference time
  • Designed invitations to conference as well as constructed a platform to document responses from invited guests
  • Served as POC liaison between the client and vendors
  • Arranged transportation reservations, hotel room blocks and beverage and food flat fees for future events.
  • Tailored networking and social events to personal tastes and budgets of clients to manage and exceed expectations.
  • Identified cost savings by researching new vendors and negotiating with partnered vendors.
  • Organized samples and previews of vendor supplies for annual government summit events and functions.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.

Management Consultant

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions (DHS US Visit)
Arlington, Va
04.2010 - 08.2011
  • Provided direct administrative support to the Deputy Assistant Director of the Human Capital and Training Branch (HCT) by monitoring and managing the Director’s calendar; setting and deleting meetings, staying abreast of changes, urgent requests, and meeting conflicts
  • Arranged for the preparation of read-ahead materials that are to be reviewed by the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director for daily meetings, briefings, and any events
  • Assured necessary documents were routed to the Deputy Assistant Director and section chiefs in a timely manner
  • Conduct and provide advisory services on branch and management issues by constantly observing systems and organizational practices and making suggestions and the necessary adjustments as needed to ensure smooth branch process flow
  • Reserve various conference rooms within the organization and develop internal administrative processes of the office through preparation of staff meeting minutes, US-VISIT Today publication announcements and job vacancy distribution listings
  • Provide administrative guidance and assistance with subordinates by answering questions from internal and external components, review and analyze E-blue taskers and summaries provided by Executive Secretary (ExecSec)
  • I serve as Branch point of contact (POC) for general inquiries for Deputy Assistant Director, section chiefs and staff in HCT
  • I also provide backup to the Executive Assistant in the Program Management Division supporting the Assistant Director in her absence by arranging and scheduling high level executives meetings, maintaining outlook calendar, responding to requests and reserving conference rooms.”
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
  • Improved communication at all levels and transformed company culture into more productive atmosphere.

Receptionist/ Student Services

Potomac College LLC
07.2009 - 08.2010
  • Front desk morning receptionist answering phones, distributing mail, and greeting students, applicants, prospective students and board members
  • As a student services member I helped student’s order books, find out their next set of classes, and contacting other schools for transcripts
  • Counseled students before picking their next session
  • Assisted different departments performing duties such as, preparing invoices for the accounting department and filing to help out the financial aid department
  • Mainly assisted the Human Resource department by monitoring and preparing employee paper work along with screening prospective candidates
  • Trained all staff on ADP Payroll time entry system
  • Worked directly with insurance broker and vendors to prepare different employee benefit packages.

Chief Recruiter

Infinisource Consulting LLC
11.2008 - 08.2009
  • Fulfilled requests for staffing of various technical positions for federal government requirements
  • Served as a point of contact for all open requisitions
  • Deadlines for open positions were given daily and I was responsible for making sure candidates were submitted promptly before the deadline
  • Conserved executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications
  • Maintained executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences teleconferences Welcomed guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
  • I performed light bookkeeping (A/R, A/P, and collect, check, and submit time sheets weekly)
  • Produced slides and presentation boards for business collateral and customer presentations using PowerPoint
  • Incorporated forms and filing system for current proposals/correspondence and updated contract files.

Customer Service/ Call Center Representative

Service Force USA
06.2008 - 11.2008
  • Answered phones in high volume call center as well as performing various clerical duties, daily
  • Managed a maintenance account responsible for over 3,000 facilities in 7 states
  • Follow up with customers about janitorial services rendered in their salons
  • File complaints from customers and resolved them promptly with vendors
  • Set up distribution of services in different states.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Virginia Commonwealth Univestiy
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Payroll Coordination
  • Government and Private Recruiting
  • Project Management
  • Labor Negotiations
  • Training Development
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • HRIS: ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, Paychex, ADP TotalSource, Deltek, Costpoint
  • Records Management Systems
  • Leadership Training
  • Benefits Administration
  • Onboarding, Training and Development
  • Government and Government Contracting Compliance

Certification

ISO/IEC 27001:2013

ISO 900:2008 QM

CMMI Level 3 v2.0 Project Manager

SPHR

SHRM CP

Top Secret Poly Clearance

Timeline

Vice President of Human Resources

6K Systems, Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Human Resources Director

6k Systems, Inc
06.2016 - 05.2022

Human Resources Manager

6K Systems, Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2016

Assistant Event Coordinator

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions (FAA)
09.2011 - 07.2012

Management Consultant/Human Resources Manager

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions Inc
08.2010 - 04.2014

Management Consultant

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions (DHS US Visit)
04.2010 - 08.2011

Receptionist/ Student Services

Potomac College LLC
07.2009 - 08.2010

Chief Recruiter

Infinisource Consulting LLC
11.2008 - 08.2009

Customer Service/ Call Center Representative

Service Force USA
06.2008 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Virginia Commonwealth Univestiy

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