Sedd Freeney
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Proven leader in Human Resources functions including; employee relations, investigations, benefits, compensation, performance management, training and workforce planning. Accomplished in positively influencing operational efficiency while reducing costs through staff development in dynamic environments. Results-oriented leader who is able to engage teams in company processes and solutions to ensure company goals are met. Effective at building strong relationships at all levels of the organization. Flexible and creative human resource approach that strikes a balance between employee, leadership and company needs. Detail-oriented and thorough HR professional bringing in-depth understanding of strategic approaches in employee relations. Focused on strengthening business procedures for behavioral and performance problems. Skilled in investigating concerns, resolving disputes and developing and implementing innovative solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Relations Manager
La Frontera EMPACT SPC
12.2021 - Current
- Plan, develop, implement and promote activities and programs that enhance overall employee engagement, communication and relations while overseeing the compliance of company employment policies and practices with relevant employment regulations
- Reduce risks by developing programs, policies and procedures to promote fair and equitable employee relations and business decisions
- Serve as the point of contact on fundamental HR issues and questions.
Human Resources Associate Director
La Frontera EMPACT SPC
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for all aspects of employee relations for 600+ employees statewide
- Supervises and monitors the recruitment process to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Assist in payroll actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal statutes and regulations regarding equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, fair labor standards, and labor relations using accepted employee relations principles
- Maintains records and monitors procedures to ensure compliance with affirmative action policies and goals
- Monitors employee complaint and appeal procedures.
Sr. Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist
La Frontera EMPACT SPC
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Address issues related to employee relations, complaints, grievances, claims, and assist in meeting applicable standards, regulations and best practices
- Enhance the working experience of employees, improving morale and increasing engagement
- Conduct review and investigations including but not limited to the preparation of comprehensive reports of investigations, and findings for Director of Human Resources review
- Provide guidance to all staff on policies and procedures
- Facilitate and develop training programs related to employee relations and employee engagement.
Human Resources Manager
Dream Center Education/Education Management Corp.
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Focused and disciplined approach with an eye toward compliance with HR policies, regulations, laws and other procedures, driving for results, delivering excellent customer service, emphasizing communication, recognition, teamwork and collaboration, seeking ways to support and develop standardized processes and common procedures, and an unwavering attention to growth and development in self and internal clients
- Handle and Resolve employee relations issues that may develop as well as ensure that legal and policy matters on those issues are sound
- Ensure compliance with administration of salary, compensation, staffing, training and benefits program
- This includes monitoring existing and new hire employees’ salaries and compensation for compliance with corporate policies as well as entering new employee benefit elections, running monthly benefits, staffing, turnover and other reports, reconciling and submitting changes to benefits carriers.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Successfully act as a liaison between a 400+ person customer base and executive management ensuring that state and federal regulations were met for an education institution
- Facilitate talent management initiatives to include the areas consisting of on-boarding, orientation, new hire and management training, performance review planning and execution, and succession/leadership planning
- Ensure federal agency compliance with administration of salary, compensation, training and benefit programs
- Investigate and subsequently address employee relations issues relating to misconduct and policy violations to maintain standards within the organization’s business ethics and conduct guidelines
- Maintain confidential employee information and corresponded with employees in a sensitive manner to deescalate workplace issues and mitigate potential legal risk
- Partner with various levels of management to facilitate performance improvement for employees through training, coaching, corrective action, and professional development channels
- Provided a superior level of service to a large customer base (extending from 400 to 800 employees) through interactive relationship building, strong communication and guidance, and reinforced credibility through job knowledge.
Human Resource Business Partner
APOLLO GROUP
04.2009 - 03.2012
- Responsible for all aspects of employee relations for 900+ employees nationally
- Assist Executive Leadership to drive cultural change and ensure HR initiatives are aligned with and closely linked to business objectives
- Investigate and lead the resolution of employee relations issues such as complaints, harassment allegations, terminations, discrimination, and situations involving interpersonal conflict in the workplace
- Provided consultation and direction to management and staff on matters pertaining to employee relations activities
- Develop individualized employee relations interventions, creates conflict resolution plans, and guides the corrective performance process
- Provide support, counsel, and direction to managers on employee relations issues and policy and procedure clarification
- Prepare documentation and reports on investigative activities
- Works with managers to research and interpret employment laws, (FLSA, EEOC, etc.) for application to specific employment relations situations
- Continually assesses employee engagement and morale, and works with managers to develop initiatives to ensure the workplace culture is consistent with the Company's core values
- Conducts audits to identify potential problems and partners with managers to take steps to address situations before they become problematic
- Tracks and conducts data analysis of trends and patterns that relate to the employee relations function (complaints, diversity, harassment, corporate culture, etc.)
- Builds and fosters strong relationships with all areas of the Company
- Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
- Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance in the United States and internationally.
Employee Relations Consultant
APOLLO GROUP
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Coaches and advises employees and managers on established organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state employment based regulations by enforcing adherence to the regulations as they relate to the Human Resources functions
- Investigates and resolves employee/management issues
- Investigate and identify the development and implementation of employee relations programs and services to effectively meet the organization's needs
- This includes developing and providing resources that support, educate, and develop employees throughout the organization
- Supports the departmental team by assisting internal employees and managers with routine communications and follow up on general policy and procedural issues as needed.
Education
MBA, Human Resources focus -
University of Phoenix Ground
09.2011
Bachelor’s Degree in Major Business Management -
Western International University
06.2006
Associates Degree in General Business -
Mesa Community College
05.2004
Skills
- Budget Planning
- Career Development
- Employee engagement
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Personnel Recruitment
- Employee Surveys
Timeline
Employee Relations Manager
La Frontera EMPACT SPC
12.2021 - Current
Human Resources Associate Director
La Frontera EMPACT SPC
06.2019 - 12.2021
Sr. Human Resources Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist
La Frontera EMPACT SPC
09.2018 - 06.2019
Human Resources Manager
Dream Center Education/Education Management Corp.
05.2017 - 09.2018
Senior Human Resources Generalist
03.2012 - 05.2017
Human Resource Business Partner
APOLLO GROUP
04.2009 - 03.2012
Employee Relations Consultant
APOLLO GROUP
04.2009 - 03.2010
MBA, Human Resources focus -
University of Phoenix Ground
Bachelor’s Degree in Major Business Management -
Western International University
Associates Degree in General Business -
Mesa Community College
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