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Falana Galilayo, SHRM-SCP

Summary

SHRM Senior Certified Human Resource Professional with a passion for creating inclusive workplaces and extensive experience cultivating positive employee relations and crafting effective policies. Committed to promoting open communication, fairness, and ensuring seamless HR operations across departments, while contributing to the overall organizational success from a remote setting. Enthusiastic about fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Generalist - Remote

SohoMD
09.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive DEI program fostering an inclusive workplace culture
  • Led cross-functional teams to identify and address diversity and equity gaps
  • Analyzed data gathered from surveys to identify areas of improvement within the organization's HR practices
  • Authored, revised, and formatted HR policies and handbooks ensuring compliance with legal standards and alignment with organizational goals
  • Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accessibility on the intranet and decreasing policy-related inquires
  • Recommended improvements to benefits offerings, analyzing offerings from vendors
  • Counseled and coached management on effective employee relations strategies

Human Resources Generalist

Tetra Tech
05.2016 - 10.2020
  • Full cycle HR Generalist for over 250 employees
  • Converted unit from paper files to E-filing
  • Conducted exit interviews, processed terminations, and executed separation agreements
  • Conducted new employee orientation, onboarding processes, exit interviews, and offboarding
  • Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters such as FMLA, ADA, EEO
  • Compensation and benefits administration and analysis
  • Coordinated benefits administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations and transfers

Human Resources Coordinator

Sears Holdings Corp.
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Generated team reports
  • Organized and maintained applicant tracking systems, including entering data into the system and updating information as needed
  • Scheduled in-person interviews with hiring managers and coordinated travel arrangements as needed
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reviewed resumes and conducted initial phone interviews with applicants to assess qualifications

Education

Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional -

Diversity and Inclusion for HR -

eCornell
10.2023

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

University of Central Florida
05.2015

Skills

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Human Resources Management
  • Employee Handbook Development
  • Policy Development and Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Payroll Management
  • Benefits Administration
  • Leadership coaching

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist - Remote

SohoMD
09.2021 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

Tetra Tech
05.2016 - 10.2020

Human Resources Coordinator

Sears Holdings Corp.
03.2014 - 05.2016

Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional -

Diversity and Inclusion for HR -

eCornell

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

University of Central Florida
Falana Galilayo, SHRM-SCP