Regine Winfrey
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results Driven Human Resources Business Partner 6 years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-demand specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions Human Resource Information System HRIS while always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
One Hope United
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for 3 business units following years of instability, internal change, restructuring, and absent HR presence
- Led key HR initiatives (recruitment, retention, employee engagement, workforce planning) for business units
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs, improving employees' skills and productivity.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Collaborated closely with internal teams to develop and implement successful human resources systems and processes.
Human Resources Partner
University of Chicago
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for 5 business units managing, and implementing HR strategies, services, and programs to increase organizational development.
- Provided guidance on employee relations issues, mediating conflicts and promoting positive work environment.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing comprehensive onboarding programs and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated compensation structures regularly to ensure competitiveness within market and internal equity among staff members.
- Monitors all employee inquiries through HRIS platform (Workday).
- Provided training, coaching, and mentoring to HR Generalist's for continuous development and growth
Human Resources Generalist
University of Chicago
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted with all Biological Sciences Division business units on recruitment, training, benefits, and employee relations
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Guided managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Served as liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Provided training, coaching, and mentoring to HR Generalist's for continuous development and growth
Human Resources Analyst
EPAY Systems
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and regulations through proactive policy development and regular audits.
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Analyzed compensation data to maintain market competitiveness while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Provide quarterly data reports, presenting to senior leadership on internal trends and findings
- Subject matter expert on all legal and regulatory affairs.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial Organizational Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2019
Skills
- Coaching leadership
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Human Resource Information System HRIS
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Legal Compliance
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
One Hope United
07.2023 - Current
Human Resources Partner
University of Chicago
07.2022 - 07.2023
Human Resources Generalist
University of Chicago
08.2021 - 07.2022
Human Resources Analyst
EPAY Systems
01.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Industrial Organizational Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ball State University
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