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Jessica McNamee

Hillsdale,NY

Summary

Senior Human Resource Business Partner with extensive experience at Amazon, managing HR strategy for over 1,500 employees. Proven expertise in data analysis and employee relations, leading culture initiatives that significantly increased engagement scores. Strong collaboration with leadership to improve organizational health through effective talent management and compliance practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resource Business Partner

Amazon
Albany, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Led the development of HR strategy for a workforce exceeding 1,500 employees, delivering high-impact decisions to mitigate risk and enhance the employee experience.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues while ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Developed and executed sustainable HR strategies with eight HR professionals, driving organizational consistency.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders on talent reviews, performance plans, and workforce planning initiatives.
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to align HR actions with business needs and improve organizational health.
  • Developed and launched culture initiatives, increasing engagement survey scores by 226 points in Q1 2024.
  • Managed HR strategy while serving as a stretch HR Manager for eight months, ensuring continuity for employees.
  • Coached managers on how to effectively manage their teams including providing feedback during performance reviews.
  • Collaborated with department heads to forecast future personnel needs based on projected business growth.

Human Resource Business Partner

Amazon
Albany, NY
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Navigated the HR team through a union vote initiative, partnering with executive leadership to align communications, mitigate risk, and maintain employee trust.
  • Implemented site initiatives that led to a 12% reduction in attrition.
  • Facilitated training for managers on HR practices, enhancing leadership effectiveness, and policy compliance.
  • Utilized data analytics to identify trends and proactively tackle organizational challenges.
  • Analyzed employee feedback to identify areas for improvement in workplace culture.

Senior Human Resource Assistant

Amazon
Albany, NY
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Conducted HR investigations promoting compliance and consistency across teams.
  • Optimized HR reporting processes, improving the accuracy and accessibility of workforce metrics.
  • Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires and ensured compliance with policies.

Human Resource Coordinator

Becton Dickinson
Canaan, CT
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Coordinated recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding processes for over 500 employees.
  • Supported payroll, benefits administration, and the management of employee personnel records.
  • Assisted with policy rollout and compliance strategies.

Human Resource Assistant

Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing
Lee, MA
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Assisted recruitment efforts, managed new hire onboarding, and supported HR administration during organizational expansion.
  • Facilitated benefits administration, enrollment processes, and addressed employee inquiries.

Office Manager

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Sheffield, MA
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw daily office operations, HR support functions, and administrative processes.
  • Coordinated board meetings, prepared agendas, recorded minutes, and distributed materials.

Education

Bachelors - Business Management

Siena College
Latham, NY
05.2017

Associates - Business Administration

CGCC
Hudson, NY
05.2015

Skills

  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • HR strategy and compliance
  • Data analysis and talent management
  • Leadership and collaboration
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Timeline

Senior Human Resource Business Partner

Amazon
10.2023 - Current

Human Resource Business Partner

Amazon
11.2021 - 10.2023

Senior Human Resource Assistant

Amazon
07.2020 - 11.2021

Human Resource Coordinator

Becton Dickinson
06.2019 - 07.2020

Human Resource Assistant

Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing
01.2019 - 06.2019

Office Manager

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
11.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelors - Business Management

Siena College

Associates - Business Administration

CGCC