Dedicated People Business Partner with over 20 years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling conflict management. Known for relationship building, collaboration, change management, effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning. Always willing to take on more responsibilities to meet team/company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior People Business Partner
Arcadis
08.2013 - Current
Partner with Resilience Division, by supporting around 1,000 employees, recommending and implementing solutions to assist in meeting their business needs.
Serve as advisor and consultant to division direct, area leaders, managers and employees on all People matters.
Responsible for employee relations matters as well as workforce reductions.
Partner with Employee Relations and Compliance Team on high-risk employee relations issues, investigations, and large-scale workforce reductions.
Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
Serve as consultant on performance management and professional development guidance to managers and employees (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions.
Support annual compensation review process.
Analyze and advise managers on effective compensation practices.
Provide People Policy guidance and interpretation.
Analyze trends and metrics, recommend solutions for changes to programs, practices, and policies to increase business effectiveness.
Coach management and staff on effective team building and organizational effectiveness.
Develop and implement programs which foster sound employee relations and employee engagement.
Identified opportunities to use technology and automation to enhance communication between teams and achieve business success.
Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
Infused and drove diversity practices into company culture, values and engagement initiatives to foster environment of inclusion.
Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
Prepared and presented monthly tracker on head count, diversity, hires vs terms, and promotion forecasts.
Prepared and presented bi-weekly People Updates.
Liaised between client group and internal stakeholders to resolve conflicts.
Trained and mentored new and junior People Business Partners to strengthen People Team.
Tracked trends and suggested solutions on turnover to reduce over client attrition.
Assisted in developing Global Onboarding Program to align with global initiatives.
Assisted with Early Adopter Program to become skills-based organization.
Act as Wellbeing Advocate for Arcadis North America.
Participated in Transformation Team while we became one global organization.
Associate Human Resources Manager
Barton & Loguidice
05.2013 - 08.2013
Recruited engineers, scientists, architects, marketing, and administrative.
Introduced and implemented SmartRecruiters for applicant tracking and reporting.
Revamped on-boarding process.
Human Resources Manager
Annese & Associates, Inc
08.2011 - 11.2012
Recruited and staffed for network engineers, systems engineers, sales, marketing, project management, finance, contracts, and administrative positions.
Came up with creative and cost-effective ways of recruiting using SmartRecruiters, Facebook, LinkedIn, The Ladders, Video interviews, HelpWanted, Indeed, Tandberg Video Conferencing.
Planned, coordinated, and conducted Onboarding process that included Offer Letter stage, New Hire Employee orientation, development, and training.
Redesigned performance management review process.
Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns.
Policy development and documentation.
Handled Employee Relations issues.
Developed and maintained HRO and files that meet management efficiencies and needs.
Company-wide employee and HR committee facilitation.
Compensation and benefits administration.
Conducted WebEx presentations on benefits for new employees.
Created and communicated HR related Company policies and procedures.
Assisted with wellness initiatives that included Wellness Wednesdays, Step Into Wellness, Wellness Reimbursements, etc.
Assisted in the HR Budget process.
Filed the company's first EEO-1 Survey.
Brought company's files up to compliance.
Conducted pre-employment testing including drug tests, reference checks, background investigations, and motor vehicle records.
Helped develop recognition programs.
Handled Employee Engagement.
Coached and mentored HR intern.
Administered The Best Companies to Work For in New York process.
Handled unemployment claims.
Conducted exit interviews.
Helped coordinate and publish company newsletter twice per year.
Human Resources Generalist
Arcadis (formerly Blasland, Bouck & Lee)
03.2002 - 08.2011
Primary HR contact for 700 employees across 3 states.
Consult with managers dealing with human resources inquiries.
Primary 'face' of Human Resources for employees with questions or concerns
Supervised 2 administrative staff on daily responsibilities.
Provide policy interpretation and conflict resolution options to managers and employees in accordance with relevant employment laws.
Assisted in development and rollout of firm-wide effective performance management program including electronic tracking component.
Administered random drug testing and background checks for specific clients.
Conducted exit interviews and made recommendations based on trends.
Assisted in creation of career tracks for both technical and administrative disciplines and succession planning.
Coached managers through disciplinary actions up to and including terminations.
Investigate and successfully resolve complex employee relations issues.
Develop warning letters.
Assist with EEO/MP compliance plans.
Executive Recruiter
PeopleSystems
05.1997 - 12.2001
Recruited new clients and candidates.
Interviewed candidates for Temp, Temp-to-Perm, and Direct placements.
Initiated sales calls.
Pre-screened resumes and scheduled interviews.
Coordinated and closed client/candidate interactions during hiring process.
Maintained new and existing clients.
Negotiated client fees and candidate salaries.
Coordinated tracking of employee hours and process payroll.
Conducted reference checks.
Tested candidates on appropriate computer skills and personality tests.
Wrote weekly ads and monitored marketing budget.
Administered employee warnings and terminations.
Developed marketing materials.
Attended recruiting conferences, meetings, and job fairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Labor Relations/Human Resources Management
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY
Skills
Experienced in training various levels in Business Partnering
Driven team player with ability to work independently to reach goals and deadlines
Recruitment and Hiring
Strategic Planning
Conflict Management
Collaborate with all levels of organization
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Work with Oracle, Crunchr and Peakon Surveys
Wellbeing Advocate
Mental Health First Aid Certified
Wellbeing Advocate
Mental Health First Aid Certified
Timeline
Senior People Business Partner
Arcadis
08.2013 - Current
Associate Human Resources Manager
Barton & Loguidice
05.2013 - 08.2013
Human Resources Manager
Annese & Associates, Inc
08.2011 - 11.2012
Human Resources Generalist
Arcadis (formerly Blasland, Bouck & Lee)
03.2002 - 08.2011
Executive Recruiter
PeopleSystems
05.1997 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Labor Relations/Human Resources Management