NATHANIEL J. VENEY
Human Resources Director
Rolesville,NC
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Human Resources Professional with over eight years of progressive experience in the Clinical Research Organization (CRO) industry. Expertise in compensation analysis and managing employee benefits with an exceptional ability to develop and implement HR management strategies that drive organizational success. Skilled in all aspects of HR management, including HR policy and compliance, talent management, performance management, HRIS implementation / administration, and employee relations. Effective and empowering while leading HR efforts at the strategic and operational levels. Great communicator with confident, articulate, and professional speaking ability known for building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. An analytical thinker with a proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. Seeking to leverage extensive experience to support and enhance HR functions in a dynamic CRO setting. Compensation Analysis Benefits Administration Talent Acquisition HR Policy / Compliance HRIS Implementation / Admin Employee Relations Performance Management Training and Development Organizational Development Strategic HR Management
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director Human Resources
PharPoint Research Inc
06.2023 - Current
- Directed and oversaw the day-to-day execution of HR operational functions
- Advised C-Level executives, operational directors, and management team providing sound strategic guidance pertaining to compensation and benefits, organizational development, performance management, talent management, succession planning, employee relations, HR compliance, policy development / implementation and process design
- Conducted comprehensive compensation analysis to identify “at-risk” roles within the organization and led salary structure redesign efforts to improve market competitiveness and bolster retention rates
- Managed benefits programs, including plan design, vendor relationships and open enrollment to increase employee satisfaction and cost savings
- Partnered with benefits broker to research and select cost-effective, employee-serving benefits
- Utilized data and analytics to identify trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement in compensation and benefits
- Led redesign of the performance management program streamlining the process and renewing focus on employee development and goal achievement to better align with company objectives
- Partner with talent management in the design of management of company-wide organization development and training efforts to address issues such as succession planning, employee retention, change management and the intern development program
- Demonstrated excellent communication and persuasion skills while advocating various HR initiatives with a keen ability to garner stakeholder “buy-in”.
Human Resources Manager
02.2016 - 07.2023
- Ensured the delivery of exceptional HR service and support to include recruiting, compensations, benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and compliance
- Managed annual benefits open enrollment, including coordination of briefings, training, and automated election process
- Conducted thorough compensation analysis to ensure competitive pay practices to include salary benchmarking and pay equity reviews
- Created a comprehensive retention plan to address the disproportionate number of voluntary employee separations occurring with less than one year of service resulting in a 25% reduction in that separation category, 34% reduction in overall separations and a $100,000 savings in associated recruiting and training expenses
- Implemented digital performance management system leading to an overall enhancement in program efficiency with on-time submission rates increasing by 28%
- Led various initiatives to increase employee engagement and promote organizational culture including, Employee Engagement Committee, PharPointS Recognition Program, New Hire Orientation Redesign, Employee Survey Program, Quarterly CEO Town Hall Meeting and Organizational Newsletter
- Provided research and analysis of organizational trends through various metrics and automated personnel reports
- Led various system implementations to included Sentric Workforce, Paychex HRIS, Salary.com and the Recognize peer-to-peer recognition platform.
Human Resources Manager
GFI Software
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Analyzed benefits program cost providing trend data, forecast and reports to developed annual benefits spend recommendations to the Chief Finance Officer
- Trustee/Administrator for 401(k) plan with over $4.5 million in assets, managed vendor performance, plan compliance and internal/external audits
- Executed 401(k) plan termination ensuring participant communications, annual/stub year audits, vesting and distribution of plan assets were all conducted in accordance with IRS regulations
- Partnered with hiring managers to execute Full Life Cycle Recruiting for a variety of exempt and non-exempt roles to include technical sales, technical support, sales engineers, and administrative support staff
- Primarily responsible for all HR compliance reporting and operating requirements in accordance with federal and state laws (EEO, OFCCP, ADA, FMLA, HIPPA, FLSA)
- Managed development of Annual Affirmative Action Plan
- Demonstrated the ability to push issues both diplomatically and persuasively utilizing supporting facts, statistical data, and sound logic to ensure the successful implementation of HR initiatives
- Redesigned and streamlined the onboarding process by automating key functions increasing accuracy and efficiency
- Excelled in employee relations and communication shepherding the organization through an acquisition which included a 50% reduction in force ensuring a smooth transition and migration to the new top company’s HR process and systems
- Payroll Manager for a $46 million annual payroll supporting 180 exempt and non-exempt employees
- Developed and implemented various HR policies to include Discretionary PTO and Non FMLA Leave of Absence policies.
Information Technology Recruiter
Matrix
01.2012 - 01.2014
Director Human Resources, Senior HR Manager, Benefits Clerk
United States Army, National Guard
01.1991 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Nashville, TNUS Army, HR Officer Basic Course (Honor -
Ft. Jackson, SCUS Army, HR Basic Non - Commissioned Officer Course (Honor -
Skills
- Strategic HR Management
- Compensation Analysis
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
- Training and Development
- Policy and Compliance
- HRIS Implementation & Administration
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Development
Timeline
Associate Director Human Resources
PharPoint Research Inc
06.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
02.2016 - 07.2023
Human Resources Manager
GFI Software
04.2014 - 01.2016
Information Technology Recruiter
Matrix
01.2012 - 01.2014
Director Human Resources, Senior HR Manager, Benefits Clerk
United States Army, National Guard
01.1991 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
US Army, HR Officer Basic Course (Honor -
US Army, HR Basic Non - Commissioned Officer Course (Honor -
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