Lead a team of HR Business Partners to provide strategic HR Leadership to the West and South Access Engineering & Operations Network teams, directly supporting 2 Vice Presidents and overall client group of 2,500 employees.
Collaborate with business leaders to effectively lead and support change, evaluate their organizations, identify trends and understand the vision for their teams based on changing business objectives.
Coach senior business leaders to lead performance effectively
Collaborate with Sr. Leadership to develop action plans based on employee feedback from employee surveys to create a culture of inclusion and action.
Lead, coach, engage and motivate a team of 4 HR Business Partners to deliver a strong client experience
Lead annual and quarterly talent initiatives for client group including talent calibration, succession planning and talent development.
Offer advice on ethics, compliance and employee relations issues, conduct escalated internal investigations and review employment decisions with input from business leaders, Employee Relations and Legal teams.
Partner with talent acquisition to define and implement a strategic approach and workforce plan to address talent needs and support the company’s commitment of a diverse workforce.
Sr. Manager – HR Business Partner
Verizon
08.2022 - 02.2024
Led the HR function for 4 Vice President Teams in the Technology Product Development organization as well as the VZConnect Team, including; organization design, business transformation, employee engagement, culture, diversity, and equity & inclusion.
Collaborated with business leaders to effectively lead and support change, evaluate their organizations, identify trends and understand the vision for their teams based on changing business objectives.
Coached senior leaders, managers, and front-line employees.
Collaborate with Sr. Leadership to develop action plans based on employee feedback from focus group meetings and employee surveys to create a culture of inclusion and action.
Lead annual and quarterly talent initiatives for client group including talent calibration, succession planning and talent development.
Conduct internal investigations and review employment decisions with input from business leaders, Employee Relations and Legal teams.
Partner with talent acquisition to define and implement a strategic approach and workforce plan to address talent needs and support the company’s commitment of a diverse workforce.
Sr. Manager – HR Business Partner
Verizon
01.2019 - 01.2022
Led the HR function for a market sales organization including; organization design, business transformation, change management, leadership development, employee engagement and culture, performance management, employee relations, talent management, recruiting and training.
Collaborated with business leaders to effectively lead and support change to accelerate the speed of adoption.
Led the design and transformation of a Business Sales Market spanning 24 states with up to 2,000 employees generating up to $4 billion in annual revenue.
Worked with business leaders to evaluate their organizations, identify trends and understand the vision for their teams based on changing business objectives.
Facilitated monthly performance calibration meetings with leadership.
Collaborated with Sr. Leadership to develop action plans based on employee feedback from focus group meetings and employee surveys.
Mentored individuals participating in leadership and HR development programs.
Manager – HR Business Partner
Verizon
01.2014 - 01.2019
Led all HR functions including; performance management, leadership development, business transformation and change management, employee engagement, culture, employee relations, talent management, training, and recruiting for Business Customer Support Organization supporting Enterprise Accounts.
Partnered with Sr. Leadership to define business objectives and deliver performance results.
Recommended development activities based on feedback received in focus group meetings and surveys.
Mentor to individuals participating in leadership development programs.
Collaborated with and coached business leaders to effectively lead and support change to accelerate the speed of adoption.
Delivered a wide variety of coaching to senior leaders, managers, and front line employees on all topics including performance management.
Led annual talent management initiatives for client group including succession planning and talent development.
Worked with business leaders to evaluate their organizations, identify trends and understand the vision for their teams based on changing business objectives.
Conducted internal investigations and as a result, made employment decisions with input from business leaders, Employee Relations and Legal teams.
Collaborated with Sr. Leadership to assess culture and identify plans and activities to enhance culture for maximum results.
Recommended, design and executed training to client groups as needed.
Partnered with managers and talent acquisition team to develop sourcing opportunities to support the company’s commitment to a diverse workforce.
Led a team of direct reports in different geographic areas.
Manager/Consultant - HR Business Partner (Customer Service, Retail, B2B Sales)
Verizon
01.2000 - 01.2014
Provided comprehensive Human Resource support to Sales, Customer Service, and Core call centers in multiple locations including; employee relations, business transformation, recruiting, job evaluation and training.
Consulted with and advised business leaders and front-line employees on performance, conduct, employee engagement, organization change, and career development.
Partnered with managers to develop hiring strategies to fill open positions at all levels.
Analyzed compensation and consulted with managers on compensation decisions including promotions, equity and employee retention.
Conducted internal investigations, consulted with management on performance issues and participated in the creation of the Performance Management process. Responded to compliance and employee relations issues.
Delivered training including; new hire orientation, civil treatment, sexual harassment, performance improvement, leadership, coaching, compensation, benefits, and interviewing skills.
Managed Regional Initiatives including; recognition, retention, diversity, and union awareness.
Education
BS - Human Resource Development
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
Skills
Project management
Strategic leadership
Analytical thinking
Coaching and mentoring
Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Timeline
Associate Director – HR Business Partner
Verizon
02.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager – HR Business Partner
Verizon
08.2022 - 02.2024
Sr. Manager – HR Business Partner
Verizon
01.2019 - 01.2022
Manager – HR Business Partner
Verizon
01.2014 - 01.2019
Manager/Consultant - HR Business Partner (Customer Service, Retail, B2B Sales)