Stephanie Jones
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Strategic HR leader with 10+ years of comprehensive human capital management experience. Demonstrated success in collaborating with business leaders to synchronize HR strategies with organizational goals, resulting in heightened growth and enhanced employee engagement. Proficient in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and organizational development. Effective communicator and trusted advisor, adept at cultivating positive relationships across organizational hierarchies. Dedicated to introducing innovative HR solutions that cultivate a culture of excellence and propel business achievements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Internal Mobility Partner
UKG
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Established internal programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to support the internal marketplace efficiently.
- Advocated for HR compliance and governance across global internal programs, boosting workforce efficiency.
- Embedded a DEI mindset into initiatives, fostering an inclusive workplace culture through in-depth employee experience evaluations.
- Informed leadership about current trends and best practices in employee engagement and incorporated them into organizational strategies.
- Gathered feedback through employee surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one meetings to assess employee satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
- Fostered a culture at UKG emphasizing employee advocacy and belonging, nurturing a supportive community.
- Promoted continuous learning and compliance within the internal marketplace, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Aligned best practices with organizational goals, developing roadmaps and phase planning for future alignment.
- Partnered with HR tech team on new CRM to manage internal processes and programs.
- Expanded the upskilling Gigs program into an enterprise-wide initiative, managing scope effectively.
- Translated vision into reality, balancing creativity and practicality to bring impactful ideas to fruition.
- Ensured diversity and inclusion remained central to talent management strategy, aligning with broader HR goals.
HR Project Manager, Principal
Bae Systems Inc.
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Led enterprise-wide talent management strategy, including internal mobility, succession planning, coaching, DE&I, boosting agility and retention.
- Provided senior leadership with comprehensive insights, aligning talent strategy for informed decision-making.
- Utilized data analysis to drive actionable insights for informed decision-making and strategy.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and automation within HR technology systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions to better manage internal mobility.
- Implemented best practices to provide a practical solution for business challenges, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration, managing issues and risks for successful execution.
- Monitored key metrics such as employee satisfaction, retention rates, and absenteeism to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement initiatives.
- Conducted benchmarking for talent mobility and competitiveness, informing strategy.
- Collaborated on re-skilling framework (Buy, Build, Keep) with HR, L&D, and Engineering Council, aligning with organizational goals.
- Redesigned redeployment processes, enhancing employee experience and brand strength.
Resource Management Partner
SAIC
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Partnered with business units to understand staffing needs and develop strategic workforce plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Conducted talent assessments and identified skill gaps to inform recruitment and development strategies.
- Utilized data analysis to optimize resource utilization and drive decision-making.
- Facilitated performance management processes, guiding managers and employees to enhance performance and career development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement employee engagement initiatives.
- Provided coaching and support to managers on workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations issues.
- Partnered with workforce development team on training programs and talent acquisition best practices, performance management, and diversity and inclusion.
- Conducted regular reviews of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
Researcher
Sirius XM Radio
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with the Senior Royalties Manager, finance department, coordinators, project-based research contractors, and third-party vendors to enhance research and reporting procedures continually.
- Produced statistical reports, conducted data analysis, and refined design and information flow for streamlined operations.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
Chief of Staff - Legal Team
Hewlett Packard
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted the leadership team in enhancing global ethics and compliance, contracts, and intellectual property procedures through process realignment.
- Utilized data-driven insights to shape compliance strategies and initiatives effectively.
- Cultivated global partnerships, actively leveraging collaborations to bolster engagement and well-being initiatives.
- Provided support and oversight for various special projects and initiatives.
- Collaborated with the legal team to expand the intellectual property team, executing a recruiting strategy that successfully hired over 40 attorneys.
Business Office Manager (Contract)
Fluor-Lane LLC
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted the Project Director as the primary HR liaison for 200+ employees, overseeing staff reporting, policies, and compliance on the project site.
- Collaborated with leadership to address employee relations, work performance, and organizational productivity matters.
- Enforced safety policies and ensured compliance with company safety protocols and OSHA regulations to prevent work-related injuries.
- Maintained project timeline visibility and generated reports for leadership review.
- Supported Board of Directors meetings, handling logistics planning and preparation of board materials.
Human Resources Generalist
GeoEye
04.2006 - 03.2008
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Developed meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures.
- Conducted employee surveys and interviews to evaluate employee engagement and job satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH03.2021
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2018
Skills
- HR Consulting & Advising
- HR analytics
- Leadership Training and Development
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Researcher
- Strategy Design
- Talent & Performance Management
- Project Management
- HR Technology (CRM, ATS, Performance, Time)
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Innovation mindset
- Employee Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Human Resources Operations
- Program Analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Sr. Internal Mobility Partner
UKG
06.2022 - 08.2023
HR Project Manager, Principal
Bae Systems Inc.
03.2020 - 05.2022
Resource Management Partner
SAIC
05.2018 - 03.2019
Researcher
Sirius XM Radio
11.2016 - 01.2018
Chief of Staff - Legal Team
Hewlett Packard
08.2014 - 04.2015
Business Office Manager (Contract)
Fluor-Lane LLC
06.2012 - 05.2013
Human Resources Generalist
GeoEye
04.2006 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University