Shauna Holman-Harries
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Versatile senior director highly experienced in and areas. Hands-on leadership and management background with a solid track record of success in process optimization and operational restructuring. Seeking a professional position with a growing operation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Senior Director
Oracle
Phoenix, AZ
10.2011 - Current
- Responsibilities include leading and enhancing HR programs across multiple domains.
- This includes the development and coordination of workforce demographic analytics and metrics, oversight of non-discrimination initiatives, and conducting systemic EEO investigations and audits—utilizing AI technologies to identify employment barriers.
- Additional responsibilities involve reviewing and approving employment-related sales contract language for clients and vendors and leading the Oracle HR team during U.S. government audits and reporting processes.
- In coordination with the legal department, led the internal compliance team to successfully win the largest Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) discrimination case in U.S. history.
- Partnered with Legal, HR, and business leaders to ensure timely resolution and remediation of complex matters, transforming them into actionable solutions with organizational impact.
- Served as a strategic advisor to HR and senior leadership, providing guidance on employment compliance risks, employee relations, emerging trends, and mitigation strategies.
- Created EEO barrier-check investigation files and summarized cases.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts and witnesses as part of investigative processes.
- Led the development of a compliant college recruiting applicant tracking system, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw, under attorney work product, the development and implementation of an equal pay analysis process to support compliance efforts.
- Coordinated the development and rollout of a web-based employment training class, facilitating organization-wide learning and compliance.
Manager, EEO Compliance
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Responsibilities encompass investigating employee relations complaints and drafting company responses to discrimination allegations; formulating the organization's inclusion strategy; facilitating employee resource and affinity groups; conducting both internal and external community outreach initiatives; establishing non-discrimination plans; and preparing compliance reports for government agencies.
- Directed EEO inclusion and non-discrimination strategies.
- Collaborated with Legal, HR, and business leaders to conduct internal investigations, ensuring prompt resolution and remediation of EEO and employee relations issues.
- Prepared comprehensive final investigation reports.
Director, Human Resources
NRG Energy (dba Reliant)
Houston, TX
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Responsibilities include developing, planning, implementing, and coordinating HR practices, policies, and procedures; staffing; compensation; employee relations; training; and benefits.
- Coached leaders on employee relations, teamwork, and effective behavior.
- Delivered leadership and performance management training.
- Developed and streamlined FMLA, workers’ comp, and disability processes.
- Guided supervisors and employees on employee relations matters.
- Investigated EEO and employee relations issues; prepared EEOC responses.
- Managed terminations, exit interviews, and unemployment hearings.
- Made hiring and compensation recommendations.
Manager, Employment Compliance
United Space Alliance
06.2005 - 10.2009
- Conducted EEO investigations in collaboration with Legal, HR, and business leaders, preparing reports and drafting discrimination responses.
- Managed implementation of HR and administration policies to ensure consistent application across the organization.
- Developed employee relations training and non-discrimination program to enhance workplace inclusivity and compliance.
- Developed employee relations and equal opportunity training focused on practical workplace situations.
- Led lean six sigma team to streamline policy change processes and engage stakeholders for improved efficiency.
- Contributed to the creation of an internal HRIS online application system.
Director, Employee Relations/EEO and Training/Organizational Development
Westar Energy, Inc.
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Streamlined the employee relations and EEO investigation process, achieving an 85% reduction in legal fees.
- Developed strategic plans for employee relations and training, aligning organizational development with company goals.
- Managed inclusion, employee relations, non-discrimination, training, and HR functions across union and non-union settings to foster a cohesive workplace culture.
- Led investigations and management coaching, enhancing project performance through inclusion initiatives, leadership programs, and professional development.
- Created training programs promoting inclusion and awareness of diverse perspectives.
- Established a high-potential development program for succession planning, job rotation, and comprehensive leadership training.
- Designed and delivered learning initiatives to boost employee engagement and retain key talent.
- Launched campaigns and training to foster a culture of integrity and accountability within the organization.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Arizona State University
AI for Business - Generation & Prediction
Coursera
Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis -
Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories -
Vanderbilt University
Skills
- HR compliance
- Employee relations
- Workplace investigations
- Talent Management
- Diversity strategy
- Organizational Development
- Leadership coaching
- Workforce analytics
- Training development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Affiliations and Honors
- National Industry Liaison Group Board of Directors
- Living the Dream, Inc. Civil Rights Award recipient
- YWCA Woman of Excellence Award recipient
- John A. Garza Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Accomplishments
- National Industry Liaison Group, Board of Directors
- Living the Dream Civil Rights Award Recipient
- YWCA Woman of Excellence Award Recipient
- John A. Garza Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Timeline
HR Senior Director
Oracle
10.2011 - Current
Manager, EEO Compliance
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
02.2011 - 10.2011
Director, Human Resources
NRG Energy (dba Reliant)
10.2009 - 06.2010
Manager, Employment Compliance
United Space Alliance
06.2005 - 10.2009
Director, Employee Relations/EEO and Training/Organizational Development
Westar Energy, Inc.
09.2000 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Arizona State University
AI for Business - Generation & Prediction
Coursera
Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis -
Vanderbilt University
ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories -
Vanderbilt University