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Rochelle Lawless

Marion,USA

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources Business Partner with several years of experience driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives. Proven expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives to optimize talent acquisition, employee development, and retention. Adept at fostering positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement through effective communication and collaboration. Strong leadership skills combined with a deep understanding of employment laws and regulations. Dedicated to delivering innovative HR solutions that support company growth and enhance employee satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

U.S. Cellular
Marion, USA
09.2002 - Current
  • Provide support across the United States to over 3000 associates and leaders in several different business units including Engineering, Finance, Financial Services and Customer Care.
  • Recommends and executes strategic strategies to address identified Human Recourse trends and gaps to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of Employee Relation related processes and initiatives.
  • Provides qualitative cultural insights to business units to identify and resolve organizational needs related to talent acquisition, management, retention, and talent development to enhance overall business performance.
  • Acts as cultural ambassador and promotes cultural changes needed to accelerate business growth and drive increased associate engagement and leadership excellence.
  • Builds organizational leadership capability related to talent management and development through Talent Reviews and Succession Planning.
  • Ensures the integrity of the performance management system and monitors the development of employee and leaders to meet client and organizational goals.
  • Actively partner with leaders to effectively resolve employee issues in a proactive, fair, and legal manner; proactively engage in activities as an employee advocate.
  • Reduces complexity of employee relations processes to enable clarity/ease of use for leaders and employees.
  • Lead team of 5 direct reports to support all aspects of employee relations across the country and organization.
  • Collaborates across the various functions to maintain a pulse on the business and cultural environment.
  • Serves as a primary point of contact for local employee relations issues, investigations, and resolutions.
  • DEI cultural ambassador to foster desired cultural shifts to drive increased employee engagement.

Human Resources Generalist

MCI-WorldCom
Cedar Rapids
09.2000 - 09.2002
  • Provide career and performance counseling to all employees. Timely follow-up on all employee relation issues as well as information on federal & state employment laws.
  • Provided Support to 5 states/2000 employees and mangers ensuring fair and consistent Human Resource policies and practices were followed.
  • Assist employees on issues of benefits, salaries, insurance, and all other aspects of employment, including recruiting, training and policies and practices.
  • Maintain positive employee relations through use of proactive human resources management skills.
  • Provide employees and managers training and developmental opportunities on subjects such as : Sexual Harassment, Building Team Skills, Performance Management, Diversity, New Hire Orientation, Team Builders, Stress Management, Ice Breakers and many other subjects.
  • Advise and assist VPs on EEO/AAP administration and regulations.
  • Develop plans and act as a business partner with key management to proactively assist in achieving organizational goals through the alignment of HR and business objectives.
  • Work with management on writing performance plans, performance reviews, written and verbal warnings, H1B Visa Renewals and employment confirmations, terminations, offer letters and other HR related topics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences

University of Northern Iowa
12.1993

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Kirkwood Community College
12.1991

Skills

  • Strategic leadership and vision
  • Operational excellence and innovation
  • Relationship building and communication
  • Adaptability and problem solving
  • Industry experience and customer focus
  • Performance management
  • Organizational development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • HR analytics
  • Labor law compliance
  • Retention strategies
  • Succession planning

Accomplishments

  • Implemented a company wide coffee-talk series to highlight Women Thriving in Tech. Approximately 1000 attendees over the course of the one year series.
  • Developed and delivered LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) training to over 100 engineering leaders.
  • Developed and implemented a new company-wide Talent Review, Talent Management and Succession Planning process.
  • Received the highest honor of the TOPS Award for creating and implementing our company Covid intake process.

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

U.S. Cellular
09.2002 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

MCI-WorldCom
09.2000 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences

University of Northern Iowa

Associate of Arts - Paralegal

Kirkwood Community College

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