Rebecca Holland
Denver,NC
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Manager with broad experience in employee relations, recruitment, and benefits administration. Possess strong expertise in developing efficient HR policies and procedures, fostering a positive work environment, and resolving conflicts. Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives resulting in improved operational efficiency. Notable success in mentoring and coaching teams to deliver top performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Joah Brown, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Led talent acquisition initiatives, resulting in a diverse and qualified candidate pool.
- Implement Rippling as the company's sole HRIS, streamlining HR processes and enhancing data management.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Facilitated new hire onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration.
- Manage employee relations matters.
- Ongoing performance management, providing guidance on coaching and improvement plans to enhance employee development.
- Identify training needs, track compliance training.
- Administer payroll and benefits programs.
- Support organizational change initiatives and internal communications.
Human Resources Manager
Leappoint
Reston, VA
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Led full-cycle recruiting efforts, including interviewing, candidate selection, onboarding, and exit interviews.
- Revised and aligned job descriptions and requirements to meet organizational needs and support recruitment efforts.
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated HR policies, programs, and employee relations practices.
- Led HR staff development through effective hiring, training, and performance management, fostering a high-performing team.
- Designed and delivered orientation and training programs to support employee readiness and engagement.
- Managed compensation programs, including pay surveys, job evaluations, budgeting, and pay structure revisions.
- Oversaw benefits programs, coordinating vendor selection, contract negotiations, and employee education to enhance employee understanding and engagement.
- Ensured legal compliance through investigations, recordkeeping, and representation at hearings.
Human Resources Associate Promoted to Human Resources Specialist
Pearson Online Learning Services (Formerly Embanet Compass)
Orlando, FL
09.2008 - 05.2015
- Partnered with North America leadership to support post-merger integration into Pearson's global organization.
- Acted as a change agent to integrate 725 employees across three U.S. locations.
- Led HRIS integration for 600+ employees across multiple regions.
- Acted as primary contact for employees and managers on new processes and procedures, facilitating smooth transitions and clarity.
- Managed Oracle HRIS, including data entry, reporting, and system uploads.
- Designed payroll processes to ensure benefits premium collection during employee leaves.
- Coordinated employee engagement programs, enhancing workplace culture through rewards, recognition, referrals, and anniversary bonuses.
- Supported recruiting initiatives, background checks, terminations, COBRA administration, and separation agreements.
- Advised managers on employee relations issues to achieve effective and compliant resolutions.
- Facilitated bi-weekly new hire orientation sessions (virtual and onsite).
- Managed tuition assistance and employee engagement programs.
- Led the Orlando Social Committee and managed an annual budget.
- Maintained organizational charts, email directories, and internal communications.
- Generated HR reports and contributed to special projects, providing actionable insights and supporting leadership decision-making.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Marylhurst University
Online05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2004
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Performance management
- Talent management
- Employee engagement
- Compensation administration
- Payroll management
- Leave administration
- Policy development
- Risk management
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Joah Brown, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Leappoint
08.2015 - 11.2018
Human Resources Associate Promoted to Human Resources Specialist
Pearson Online Learning Services (Formerly Embanet Compass)
09.2008 - 05.2015
Master of Business Administration -
Marylhurst University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Central Florida