Erica Olson
Toney,United States
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director of Human Resources with a proven track record at Teledyne Brown Engineering, excelling in performance management and conflict resolution. Expert in organizational design and succession planning, I drive employee engagement and foster a collaborative culture, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while enhancing workforce productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Human Resources
Teledyne Brown Engineering
Huntsville, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw performance management systems, enhancing workforce productivity through streamlined processes.
- Advised senior management on succession planning and workforce planning strategies, aligning talent development with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive employee engagement programs, fostering a culture of collaboration and retention across the organization.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational design and change management.
- Manage compliance with labor laws and regulations across all HR functions.
- Manage full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Develop and implement human resource programs, policies, and procedures to meet organizational objectives.
- Direct HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinate employee recruitment efforts through job postings, interviewing, background checks, selection decisions, hiring paperwork, and onboarding processes.
- Partner with other departments regarding staffing requirements for special projects or initiatives.
- Manage employee relations issues such as disciplinary action or grievances.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among diverse teams to improve collaboration.
- Resolve conflicts between employees or managers within the organization.
- Investigate workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Analyze trends in compensation and benefits to recommend changes that support organizational goals.
- Establish training programs to improve skillsets of staff members.
- Organize company-wide events aimed at boosting morale among employees.
- Encourage open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Attend conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company.
- Assist in developing budgets for the human resources department's operations.
- Maintain accurate records of all personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advise senior management on best practices related to staffing needs and other HR matters.
Senior Director of Human Resources
Yulista Holding, LLC.
12.2014 - Current
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate various strategies for human resource management including, but not limited to the following:
- Employee safety, welfare, wellness, and healthcare programs Employment and regulatory compliance activities
- Policy and procedure development, implementation, and enforcement Compensation and benefit administration
- Employee recruitment, onboarding, development, and training Performance management and improvement programs Develop and maintain company affirmative action programs
- Developed training programs and facilitated training activities to enhance employee skills.
- Encouraged proactive employee relations strategies to address issues and managed escalated concerns, liaising with executive management and counsel to resolve potential litigation matters
- Optimized delivery of responsive, customer-focused human resources services to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement
- Support the recruitment and selection of staff with the qualifications necessary for successful performance, recommending recruitment sources and strategies and assuring the recruitment process and associated records are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Developed workforce and succession analysis plans by forecasting hiring needs and trends, ensuring personnel needs are met fiscally responsibly
- Foster a productive work environment that encourages positive and effective working relationships and open communication and that is respectful and inclusive of all employees
- Ensure adherence to master plans and schedules; develops solutions to functional area problems, and directs work of employees assigned to business disciplines and those matrixed to various programs / projects
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on actions needed
Human Resources Director / Corporate Compliance Officer
Glenwood Healthcare, Inc.
11.2009 - 12.2014
- Plan, organize, and direct Human Resources processes facility wide
- Advised Department Managers on disciplinary decisions to ensure compliance and fairness
- Coordinating recruiting and selection process for available positions
- Manage online Human Resources Information Systems
- Complete facility payroll per bi-weekly schedule
- Compiled and analyzed employee incident data to identify trends and improve workplace safety
- Maintain all required OSHA documentation
- Process and manage duration of all FMLA requests
- Maintain EEOC records for required reporting
- Verify and maintain all work authorizations related to I-9 requirements
- Assist Department Managers in the performance evaluation process for all employees
- Maintain employee health records per ADPH and OSHA requirements
- Manage the Workers Compensation process from first report of injury through claim closure
- Educate all employees regarding Corporate Compliance and reporting requirements
- Administer benefits accordingly – major medical, supplemental and 401(k)
- Assist accounting firm in annual completion of 401(k) audit per ERISA requirements
- Submit 401(k) and supplemental accountant opinion to Department of Labor
- Developed and enforced personnel policies and procedures to align with organizational goals and regulations
- Work with departments to develop fiscal year budgets
Human Resources Generalist / Corporate Headquarters
CAMBER CORPORATION
Huntsville, AL
02.2009 - 11.2009
- Manage monthly Performance Appraisal process from conception to completion for all employees
- Notified managers of upcoming appraisals and provided employee salary profiles to facilitate performance discussions
- Maintain integrity of employee salary history and profile through entry of new pay rates and labor categories into human resources information system (Deltek / Cost Point)
- Assisted Human Resources personnel in welcoming and orienting new employees, reviewing orientation packet and paperwork to ensure a smooth onboarding process
- Create new employee records in Human Resources Information System. Enter information such as basic demographics, salary, tax information, vacation / sick leave accruals and direct deposit
- Communicated necessary compliance actions to employees not meeting standards.
- Assist Office of Personnel Management and FBI Investigators in providing employee files upon request for updating security clearances
- Complete E-Verify process for all new employees. Verify that all new employees are certified to work in the United States through use of USCIS database
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of North Alabama
Florence, AlabamaBachelor of Business Administration - Business Management, Human Resources and Organizational Management
University of North Alabama
Florence, AlabamaSkills
- Talent Management Strategies
- Performance management
- Workforce Planning
- Leadership Development
- Cultural Transformation
- HR Technology Integration
- Workday HRIS
- Budget management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Employee relations
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Senior Director, Human Resources
Teledyne Brown Engineering
08.2022 - Current
Senior Director of Human Resources
Yulista Holding, LLC.
12.2014 - Current
Human Resources Director / Corporate Compliance Officer
Glenwood Healthcare, Inc.
11.2009 - 12.2014
Human Resources Generalist / Corporate Headquarters
CAMBER CORPORATION
02.2009 - 11.2009
Master of Business Administration -
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management, Human Resources and Organizational Management
University of North Alabama