Edlyn Bautista
West New York,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Human Resources Business Partner with over 12 years of experience in employee relations, strategic planning, employee satisfaction, and cost-saving initiatives. Adept at fostering positive workplace environments and implementing effective HR strategies to enhance organizational performance and employee engagement. Skilled in conflict resolution, policy development, and aligning HR practices with business objectives to drive efficiency and profitability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Prose
01.2022 - Current
- Directed all HR Functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Led and strategically directed a team of three human resources professionals.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Assisted with company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.
- Developed comprehensive training programs, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels and performance improvements.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring cost-effective coverage options for employees while staying within budget constraints.
- Oversaw annual performance review process, providing guidance to managers on setting goals and measuring employee progress.
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Facilitated conflict resolution processes, fostering positive work environments and relationships among colleagues.
- Managed complex employee relations cases, providing expert guidance to managers and employees, leading to a 50% reduction in formal grievances.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
Sr. HR Business Partner
Fresh Direct
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency
- Coached managers through employee relations matters including employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business
- Reviewed applicant qualifications and assisted management and recruiting with hiring needs
- Engaged employees and conducted exit interviews to gain complete sense of satisfaction and areas in need of improvement
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board
- Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans
- Led and created comprehensive union avoidance training program for 70+ management members
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions
District HR Manager
ShopRite- Village Super Market
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Led HR strategy for district of ten stores with generating revenue of 400 million
- Spearheaded all aspects of mass hiring events, on-boarding, and training for opening of 2 Stores (Bronx, NY and Flagship Stroudsburg, PA)
- Liaise with senior leadership, hiring managers and talent acquisition partners to ensure business is optimally staffed and support interview process as needed
- Support the execution of annual HR processes, including but not limited to Performance Management, Learning & Development, and Succession Planning
- Identify district training needs and individual coaching needs
- Facilitate long-term initiatives aligned with strategic agenda
- Manage day-to-day transaction-al matters including recruiting, on-boarding/induction, transfers, benefits, separations and exit interviews
- Developed plans to increase morale and engagement in order to improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover
- Experienced working with multiple collective bargaining agreements
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on policies and procedures as well as communication skills
HR Manager
Worldwide Flight Services- Newark International Airport
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching and managing to enterprise targets
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions with management team
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity
- Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notifications and vendor management, disability programs and health benefits
- Developed plans to increase morale and engagement in order to improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover
HR Manager
Shoprite - Wakefern Food Corporation
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed HR functions of store generating 2 million per week
- Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems and safety and recreation programs
- Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on HRMS database
- Led learning and development initiatives for both management and new hires.
- Boosted staff morale by resolving personnel and management inquiries on new hire activities or ongoing employee relation issues
- Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
HR Generalist
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Accurately processes all store Associate information (on-boarding, terminations, status updates, leave of absence) received via Oracle MSS notifications and Leave of Absence HR Forms
- Researches and resolves inquiries regarding payroll and personnel issues utilizing Oracle and Kronos
- Reviews & approves pay rate changes for accuracy and compliance to the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Researches and reconciles payroll discrepancies received via e-tickets resulting from posting errors
- Provides information in response to inquiries from outside institutions and agencies regarding employment history and personnel file information required by subpoenas
- Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication
- Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on HRMS database
Education
Certification - Life Coach
Symbiosis Coaching
Online01.2023
Certification - Communication Skills For Women
Fred Pryor Learning Solutions
Springfield, NJ11.2019
Certification - Mental Health First Aid
National Council For Behavioral Health
Edison, NJ11.2019
Certification - Essentials of HR Law
Fred Pryor Learning Solutions
Springfield, NJ07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Rutgers Business School, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJ2012
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of HR Compliance
- Knowledgeable in ADP, KRONOS, JustWorks, TriNet, PeopleSoft HRIS
- Project management
- MS Office proficient
- Benefits administration
- Recruitment/staffing
- Performance evaluation
- Employee engagement
- Leadership development
- Training development
- Policy interpretation
- Grievance handling
- Employee Relations
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Prose
01.2022 - Current
Sr. HR Business Partner
Fresh Direct
03.2020 - 01.2022
District HR Manager
ShopRite- Village Super Market
09.2017 - 03.2020
HR Manager
Worldwide Flight Services- Newark International Airport
05.2017 - 12.2017
HR Manager
Shoprite - Wakefern Food Corporation
11.2016 - 05.2017
HR Generalist
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
10.2012 - 10.2016
Certification - Life Coach
Symbiosis Coaching
Certification - Communication Skills For Women
Fred Pryor Learning Solutions
Certification - Mental Health First Aid
National Council For Behavioral Health
Certification - Essentials of HR Law
Fred Pryor Learning Solutions
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Rutgers Business School, The State University of New Jersey
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