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Jennifer King

Canton,GA

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings. Well-qualified HR leader experienced in managing employees, associates and day-to-day department operations with decisive and organized approach. Skilled leader, problem-solver and persuasive communicator with open and authoritative style. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HR Business Partner

The Medical Affairs Company, A Parexel Company
2007.09 - Current
  • Foster positive human resource organization and align people and culture with corporate strategic priorities and operations. Collaborate with executive leadership and departmental management to align HR objectives with strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and other stakeholders across organization to assess and improve legally compliant policies across board, and maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
  • Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during mergers and acquisitions. Advise senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
  • Oversee full cycle of recruiting, hiring, onboarding, offboarding employees;
  • Devise hiring and recruitment policies for 200 employee company. Collaborate with department heads to develop strategic staffing plans that meet organizational needs both short-term and long-term.
  • Reduced turnover rate by developing comprehensive talent retention programs.
  • Establish competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract top talent in industry. Structure compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Facilitate team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
  • Maintain current knowledge of pharma industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance. Work with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Lead performance management initiatives, setting clear expectations for employees and regularly monitoring progress towards goals. Implement performance management systems to drive accountability and goal achievement.
  • Discover and resolve complex employee issues that affect management and business decisions. Manage sensitive employee relations issues,
  • Investigate and liaise with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
  • Manage team of 9 (HR, Talent Acquisition and Operations). Meet with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
  • Create and deliver HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives. Reduce turnover rates by creating supportive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly.
  • Co-Develop disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.

VP, Human Resources

Science Oriented Solutions, A Publicis Company
1997.09 - 2007.08
  • Established culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements, cost savings measures, and overall operational efficiencies within HR function.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 100 employee company.
  • Optimized HR operations by leveraging HRIS technologies for improved data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and process efficiencies.
  • Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
  • Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
  • Coordinated work activities for HR managers, specialists and recruiting agents.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Fordham University
The Bronx, NY
1995

Skills

  • Benefits and compensation management
  • Employee Referral Programs
  • Administering Disciplinary Procedures;Performance Management and Systems
  • Employee Relations
  • Onboarding, Training, and Development
  • Hiring and Onboarding; Exit Interviews and Processes
  • Talent Management and Recruitment
  • Global HR experience
  • Leadership Development; Coaching and Mentoring
  • Compliance and Employment Law
  • Human Resource Management Software HRMS
  • Employee Handbook Development
  • Background Checks
  • Recruitment
  • Operations and IT/Technology Management

Affiliations

  • Society for Human Resource Management
  • Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

Timeline

Senior HR Business Partner

The Medical Affairs Company, A Parexel Company
2007.09 - Current

VP, Human Resources

Science Oriented Solutions, A Publicis Company
1997.09 - 2007.08

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Fordham University
Jennifer King