Rue Aqil

Work History

Senior Lead, Organizational Development

TuSimple

04.2022 - Current

Supervise, design and lead comprehensive OD and HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance, culture, and employee experience.
Partner with key executives, including SVP/CHRO and executives, to advise on organizational strategies and HR objectives.
Facilitate executive coaching and provide performance feedback to senior leaders through workshops and webinars.
Develop training materials and coach managers on effective performance management techniques, guidance on goal-setting, feedback, and performance evaluation for their teams and employees.
Enhance team workflows and employee job satisfaction by creating standardized internal communication channels between managers and employees.
Fostered culture of continuous learning and development throughout organization by developing training opportunities with Coursera Business with current enrollment at 71%.
Create and implement talent management programs, leadership development initiatives, and succession planning strategies to identify, nurture, and retain top talent.
Lead change management efforts by developing and executing change management plans to support organizational transformations, process improvements, and cultural shifts.
Effectively communicate change initiatives and provided guidance to leaders and managers.
Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates to compensation, benefits, compliance, and OD initiatives to employees.
Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership while supporting HR planning initiatives for job architecture, performance re-engineering, and development.
Design and implement performance management systems, and technical processes that promote high-performance culture.
Assess and optimize organizational processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and drive efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance employee experience.
Updated compliance training program by reviewing existing content, leveraging feedback from associates, and working with legal and compliance teams to meet established deadlines.
Re-engineered government auditing processes through automation and coding in Ceridian Dayforce to meet 100% compliance for reporting.
Follow programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
Work as effective leader while contributing to local and global organizational and HR projects.

Manager, People Operations & Finance

TuSimple

06.2021 - 04.2022

Led and strategically directed team of human resources professionals in two worksite locations: Tucson, AZ and San Diego, CA.
Supervised activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs.
Determined quarterly priorities and set policies for HR and Finance in partnership with executive leadership.
Reduced process gaps in travel, reimbursements, and recruitment planning while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
Collaborated with cross-functional departments to create, manage and maintain HRIS and ERP reporting.
Administered $5 Million yearly budget for office expansion projects and achieved or exceeded financial spending goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, negotiating with vendors, and regulating budget usage.
Led projects to leverage and integrate cost-effective digital systems to manage payroll in Ceridian Dayforce and benefit programs in Fidelity.
Managed multiple, large-scale operations projects across San Diego and Tucson work sites.
Supervised and delegated program-related communication to achieve messaging accuracy and correctness.
Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications across multiple sites.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Expanded operational bases and decreased costs by developing and integrating business plans.
Led teams focused on NSA compliance and reporting to achieve 100% established requirements, surpassing established deadlines.
Assessed and aligned compensation and benefits packages to market to increase highly qualified applicants by 26% for organizational vacancies.
Adhered to federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over 1400 employees to ensured 100% compliance for COBRA, FMLA, FSLA, ERISA, ADA, ADEA, ACA, OSHA, EPA, CFIUS among others.
Spearheaded shared governance and collaboration on employee relations, HR administration, collective bargaining agreements and related HR topics.
Created standardized organizational filing systems for records, correspondence and compliance programs.
Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
Discovered and resolved complex employee issues regarding department management and/or business decisions.
Educated employees on company policy and collaborated with various departments to advise on updates to employee handbook and effective acknowledgment schedule.
Created team training handbook by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging collaboration from team members to increase cross-training and decrease process interruptions.
Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes.
Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.

Manager, Corporate Human Resources

U-Haul International

01.2010 - 05.2021

Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal employment laws, in addition to established organizational standards for FMLA, FSLA, ERISA, ADA, ADEA, ACA, OSHA, COBRA, EPA among others.
Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives on schedule and within established requirements.
Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
Established quarterly priorities for for HR managers while maintaining current and new knowledge of industry regulations to amend policies as needed.
Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover 14% throughout organization.
Selected cost-effective yet quality medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance, wellness, and workers compensation programs for employees.
Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency for HR and legal personnel, when requested.
Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving covered IP lag-time related to processing related documents.
Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes in collaboration with Employee Relations.
Analyzed programs and identified risk factors, facilitating reduction of delinquencies on gaps and recommending risk-adverse underwriting strategies.
Developed comprehensive and fair interviewing guides to improve candidate quality by evaluating both analytical and interpersonal attributes.
Worked with managers to achieve 100% OSHA compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation requirements and recommended necessary updates as job descriptions changed.
Created and implemented safety protocols and training to successfully reduce workplace incidents by 33%.

Administrator, Human Resources

U-Haul International

05.2010 - 12.2013

Managed 7 employees to administer and promote best practices in HR management, including talent acquisition, operations, total rewards, employee relations, and compliance.
Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration and early mentorship to retain talent by 12% within first 6 months.
Implemented regular performance review and motivational strategies to provide transparency and elevate HR team results.
Coordinated ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities for staff members.
Directed onboarding policies and training for over 100 new full-time and part-time employees each year, keeping company operations smooth and production efficient with skilled candidates.
Led the integration of external software with IT to streamline people operations and deliver user-friendly experiences for employees.
Conducted annual salary surveys and and presented HR leadership on salary budget analysis.
Boosted employee satisfaction feedback by enabling staff to implement speedy resolutions for diverse issues through Jira service model within 24-48 hours.
Led collaboration with HRBPs to maintain work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data and prepared budgets.
Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.

Summary

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Work History

Senior Lead, Organizational Development

Manager, People Operations & Finance

Manager, Corporate Human Resources

Administrator, Human Resources

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

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