Forward thinking Human Resources Manager highly effective at developing and implementing strategies and solutions focused on employee engagement and strategic talent development and management. Skilled at improving operations and problem solving to help further the goals of the company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Human Resources
Victoria's Secret & Co
01.2021 - Current
Currently supporting our Distribution Center operations consisting of 800 employees
Lead a team of 3 HR employees
Optimize HR department efficiency by refining policies, procedures, workflows, and resource allocation.
Enhance employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives by using employee opinion surveys to help guide
Manage employee relations issues, resolving conflicts professionally and fairly.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic projects that positively impact the organization''s growth trajectory.
Coach managers and senior leaders on effective leadership techniques, fostering positive team dynamics and increased employee satisfaction.
Selected to participate in McKinsey Management Accelerator program. One of 9 in the company to be selected.
HR Senior Generalist
Victoria’s Secret & Co (formerly L Brands)
03.2016 - 01.2021
Partnered and consult with business leaders and client groups to develop and execute HR strategies that foster collaboration, organizational effectiveness and the acquisition and retention of best in class talent
Supported 175 Mast Global Technology (MGT) associates ranging from entry level to executive leadership
Engaged closely with business leaders; attended business meetings, conduct monthly touch base meetings with leaders to better understand their needs and how HR can support business initiatives and goals
Talent Development- Coached leaders and associates on performance review and conversations; recommend development opportunities or intact team training
Associate Relations- Coached leaders and managers on processes and conversations to address and resolve associate relations issues and consult legal partners as necessary
Employee Engagement- Oversaw the Associate Opinion Survey (AOS) process along with accessing reports and making recommendations for client groups based on AOS scores
Performance Management- Approved performance improvement plans and support performance related issues
Succession Planning- Partnered with leaders to build talent strategies for teams and individuals
Facilitated and organized talent meetings to help identify top talent
Project Management- served as HR Team project lead for the MGT Annual Compensation Review process
Talent Acquisition- Partnered with managers and talent acquisition to recruit and select qualified candidates to fill positions and skill gaps on teams
Change Management- Implemented and monitored changes to the business that impact associates, provided support and tools to aid in the transition
Managed MGT Internship Program- took program from 6 summer interns to 18 summer interns while also improving the conversion to full time rate to 25% of intern class
Recipient of HR Compass Award – awarded for excellence within the HR community.
Human Resources Professional
Navigator Management Partners
07.2012 - 03.2016
Responsible for the execution of enterprise wide performance management process
Implemented performance review communications plan & training which helped increase employee satisfaction with performance feedback from 70% to 78%
Developed company’s first online learning management system utilizing current company software allowing employees to be able to create professional development plans with ease and providing a workflow for approval of training courses
Managed company’s Best Places to Work award pursuits resulting in Navigator being ranked 4th out of 10 in 2014 and 8th out of 10 in 2015 in Medium Sized company category
Responsible for administration and analysis of bi-annual employee satisfaction survey
Counseled and coached leadership staff and employees on resolution of employee relations issues
Project Manager for successful company reorganization project that impacted 60% of employees
Also responsible for creation and execution of reorganization communication plan
Oversaw enterprise wide training program
Aligned training curriculum with company strategy and demands within the market
Facilitated new hire orientation, interviewer training and other human resources training topics as necessary
Worked with management and executives on individual training plans for key employees
Revamped onboarding and orientation process, increasing new hire satisfaction by 29%
Responsible for development and maintenance of employee handbook including making recommendations for policy changes to senior leadership
Responsible for immigration process and compliance (H1-B and Permanent Resident) of foreign national workforce
Assisted with benefit administration.
Human Resources Generalist
Progressive Medical
02.2011 - 07.2012
HR business partner to Sales, Information Technology Services and Clinical Services departments
Assisted sales team with complete department restructure; realigned staff in order to support the customer base and business objectives of the company
Assisted business leaders with employee engagement techniques to help increase productivity of staff
Counseled and coached leadership staff and employees on resolution of employee relations issues to create a positive, ethical and effective work culture
Facilitated training classes including new hire orientation and other developmental classes as necessary
Administered key HR processes, in particular, FMLA and other types of leave requests
Special projects included Taleo integration and exit interview project which included survey creation, reporting and policy across 3 different site locations
Interviewed key talent in sales and information service and made recommendations to hiring managers.
Education
Bachelor of arts - Business administration
Baldwin-Wallace University
Skills
Performance Management
Talent Management
Communications
Associate Relations
Employment Law
Employee Engagement
Immigration Management
Talent Development
HR Policy and Procedure
HR Project Management
Organizational Development
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) – 2009 to 2019
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) – 2015 to present