Liz Bayard
Newark,DE
Summary
Well-qualified HR Generalist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
International Holidays, Inc.
05.2013 - Current
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Ensured legal compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as necessary.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Facilitated organizational change through effective communication and collaboration with senior management.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for a small call center travel company.
HR Manager/Benefits and Recruiting Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics
Urban Outfitters
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Position included one-time strategic projects and day-to-day management of all aspects of HR, interfacing with all levels of Urban Outfitters associates
- Key role in start up of call center, direct to consumer, and retail fulfillment centers
- Recruited 250 employees in the first year alone
- Handled the separation of 400 employees
- Conducted Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training and managed all public posting of open positions.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
Recruiter/HR Generalist
Amazon.com
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Played important role in bringing Amazon from 900 employees to 10,000 plus
- Founding member of Expansion Team, opening five distribution centers
- Managed recruiting Open Houses for as many as 3,000 applicants at a time
- Supervised weekly hiring meetings and screened applicants for all levels of team.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Fine Art
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06.1991
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- New Employee Orientation
- HR processes
- Retention Strategies
- Employee Relations
- Background Checks
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee Handbook Development
- Corrective Action Planning
- Employee Development
Key Qualifications
- Human Resources Leader with demonstrated successes in leading business teams through major organizational restructurings, including both growth initiatives and reductions in force.
- Known as a responsive, collaborative HR Business Partner able to find practical, proactive solutions that effectively balance both business and employee needs.
- Excellent person to person communication and coaching abilities result in a reputation as a Trusted Advisor able to forge meaningful supportive relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Progressive experience managing global strategic goals, including organizational design, change management and talent management.
- Key skills and areas of expertise include: Strategic HR Planning and Execution, Work Comp and Benefits Expertise, Performance Management, Employee Mentoring and Development, Trusted Advisor and Coach, Business Savvy Partnering with Leadership.
Timeline
HR Manager
International Holidays, Inc.
05.2013 - Current
HR Manager/Benefits and Recruiting Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics
Urban Outfitters
01.2004 - 01.2012
Recruiter/HR Generalist
Amazon.com
01.1998 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Fine Art
University of Delaware