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Hermela Bekele

Aurora,CO

Summary

Responsive Human Resources Business Partner with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Falck
12.2023 - Current
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of a business
  • Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of a company on HR issues
  • Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals
  • Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development
  • Collaborate with the HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
  • Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
  • Conducted employee surveys and interviews to evaluate employee engagement and job satisfaction levels.
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
  • Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
  • Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
  • Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
  • Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.

Human Resources Generalist

Falck
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Ensure Policy and procedure are followed by employees and Suggest changes based on employee and company needs
  • Research compensation standards set by industry and governing bodies to create salary structure
  • Conduit new employee on-boarding and orientation, create recruitment plans
  • Process complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, other workplace harassment and complete any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions
  • Lead the implementation of a communication platform.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
  • Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
  • Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.

Human Resources Generalist

Coborn's Inc
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Provide Policy and procedure guidance to employees and maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law
  • Administer new employee on-boarding and orientation, maintain talent management processes, and collaborate with the human resources team to develop effective recruitment strategies
  • Monitor employee culture, process complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, other workplace harassment and complete any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
  • Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
  • Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among employees, leading to improved workplace relationships and enhanced team collaboration.

Human Resources Manager

Lowe’s
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for maintaining organizational staff, appraisal of employee work results, ensuring legal compliance and managing human resources records
  • Established a testing and interviewing program, counseled managers on candidate selection, and conducted orientation and training programs for new hires
  • Trained managers in coaching and disciplining of employees, scheduled management conferences with employees, and resolved employee grievances while providing counseling services as required.
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.

Human Resources/Staffing Coordinator

Good Samaritan Society
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Accountable for performing customer service functions, conducting audits and performance reviews, and assisting with recruitment and interview processes.
  • Supported change management initiatives by communicating updates effectively throughout the organization.
  • Managed and maintained confidential employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
  • Partnered with external staffing agencies to ensure timely fulfillment of temporary staffing needs during peak business periods.
  • Collaborated with department managers to assess staffing needs, identifying gaps, and creating strategic plans to address them.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
07.2019

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology with a Specialization in Human Resources Management -

South Dakota State University
Brookings, ND
05.2016

Skills

  • Employee Retention
  • Policy Implementation
  • Retention Strategies
  • Employee Relations
  • Talent management
  • Coaching leadership
  • Legal Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • HR analytics
  • Succession Planning
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Benefits Administration
  • Conducting employee surveys
  • Diversity and Inclusion

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Falck
12.2023 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

Falck
09.2021 - 12.2023

Human Resources Generalist

Coborn's Inc
06.2019 - 04.2021

Human Resources Manager

Lowe’s
12.2017 - 05.2019

Human Resources/Staffing Coordinator

Good Samaritan Society
11.2016 - 12.2017

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

University of Mary

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology with a Specialization in Human Resources Management -

South Dakota State University

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