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Emily Asencio (SPHR®)

South Brunswick,US

Summary

Senior HR Business Partner with over 20 years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, talent acquisition, and strategic HR planning. Shows a proven ability to align HR initiatives with business goals in both union and non-union environments. Committed to driving organizational success through effective HR solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Essendant
01.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for providing Field HR services to designated locations and leadership teams, including selection and de-selection, performance management, employee relations, communication strategies, talent assessments, coaching, and facilitation.
  • Managed a team of three HR professionals, managing recruitment, training, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies to meet departmental objectives.
  • Analyzed workforce data to optimize talent acquisition strategies, resulting in improved hiring efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Facilitates organizational change initiatives by ensuring that employees are prepared and engaged.
  • Partners with GOMs and Directors of Operations to improve workforce planning, including talent forecasting and planning, involving sourcing and assessing candidates.
  • Builds strong relationships with business partners and supports their needs in line with the company's overall goals and functions. Provides coaching and guidance to General Operations Managers and Directors of Operations on tactical and sensitive employee relations issues.
  • Reduced turnover in several facilities from 10-15% by using statistical data to find opportunities and working with managers on effective strategies.
  • Enhances positive associate relationships by visiting company facilities, conducting associate relations reviews, and monitoring facility health indicators.
  • Supports management with the company's compensation and benefits practices, ensuring internal equity and competitiveness through market analyses and maintaining competitive wages.
  • Maintains effective labor relations in unionized facilities through strong relationship management, assisting leaders in navigating union environments, participating in labor contract negotiations, interpreting union contracts, identifying policy discrepancies, and communicating necessary changes.
  • Streamlines performance management processes to foster a culture of accountability and drive measurable improvements in associate productivity.
  • Manages people, processes, budgets, performance management, compliance activities, and associate development as required.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

The Children's Place
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Led comprehensive HR operations, including policy and procedure creation, recruiting and staffing, new hire orientations, employee relations, performance management, regulatory compliance, and organizational development for three distribution centers in New Jersey, California, and Canada.
  • Analyzed performance management data to refine coaching strategies, leading to noticeable gains in team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Counsel management on issues spanning discipline, terminations, harassment/discrimination investigations, and effectively resolve associate grievances and disputes.
  • Provide critical guidance to business partners on organizational planning and executive development, and collaboratively drive efforts to optimize associate satisfaction, career growth opportunities, team building, knowledge sharing, retention, and staff accountability.
  • Administer performance review program, oversee rewards and recognition, and provide coaching and counseling as needed.
  • Educate staff on the company's policies, procedures, benefits, and payroll processes.
  • Provided coaching to management on performance management strategies, empowering leaders to develop their teams and improve productivity.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Retailers & Manufacturers
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Successfully managed human resources operations, including recruitment, hiring, orientation, regulatory compliance, workers' compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations.
  • Administered payroll (using Paychex) accurately for 250 warehouse employees, created employee ID badges, and maintained an up-to-date HR database that included information on new hires and terminations.
  • Conducted performance reviews and organized monthly employee meetings to recognize and reward exceptional performance.
  • Promoted positive labor relations in unionized facilities by managing relationships, assisting leaders in navigating union environments, interpreting union contracts, and overseeing the grievance process.
  • Maintained comprehensive HR records and ensured compliance with labor regulations, contributing to a 100% audit success rate and minimizing legal risks.

Education

Business Management -

Berkeley College
New York, NY

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition, Training Development and Facilitation, Benefits, Compensation, Policy Development, Trend Analysis, Labor Law Compliance, Union Awareness, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Coaching, Workforce Planning, Talent Assessment, Communication, Employee Engagement
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Certification

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification
  • HRCI, September 2020

Timeline

SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Essendant
01.2012 - Current

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

The Children's Place
01.2009 - 01.2012

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Retailers & Manufacturers
01.2004 - 01.2008

Business Management -

Berkeley College

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