STEVEN UMANA
Belle Vernon,PA
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in strategic development and management. Proven success in enhancing employee engagement and transforming workplace culture. Skilled in Oracle, HR policies, and leadership mentoring, consistently driving organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
People Partner
Form Energy
Weirton, WV
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Actively supported leaders in Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, and Factory Build organizations at Form Energy, enhancing employee relations and policy compliance.
- Actively drive employee relations concerns, conduct investigations as/when needed, and enforce and inform company policies on wage and hour, attendance, and other critical company requirements
- Serve as an advocate for employees, providing guidance, support, and resources
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies
- Provided missing HR support at Eighty-Four, PA by restoring the link between employees and operations at Form Factory in Weirton, WV; increased employee engagement from Nov - Dec 2024 compared to previous 2024 quarters
- Incorporated ideas & previous HR knowledge in developing Non-Exempt Employee handbook; addressed attendance issues, corrective actions, and time-off policies that were non-existent or not as clear to employees
Human Resources Consultant
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Provides strategic human resource consulting to business, operations and HR regarding the implementation of human resource strategies at UPMC McKeesport
- Coach leaders to accelerate leadership effectiveness and maximize results and facilitate leader assimilation (new hire, talent acquisition, and internal movement)
- Guided leaders at UPMC McKeesport in HR strategies, improving HR service satisfaction from 60% to 95%.
- Mentored unit directors and peers through 19 employee relations investigations, and improved workplace culture, dignity, and respect.
- Developed and implemented attendance HR policies, reducing corrective actions and boosting engagement.
- Resolved union-related cases with no grievances, demonstrating a thorough understanding of collective bargaining agreements.
Human Resources Internship - Department of Defense SkillBridge Program
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Shadowed and provided experience to the Talent Acquisition team and the Human Resource Consultants and Managers in all aspects of human resources in three divisions of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Insurance Division, Corporate Division, and Health Services Division.
- Drove continuous process improvement; Reorganized the career ladder for several departments; provided a more straightforward career path for employees and improved retention and career efforts for department managers
- Provided coverage to the Talent Acquisition team by sourcing, reviewing, and routing job applications through Oracle systems and job search websites to hiring managers and senior recruiters
- Involved in Employee Relations aspects with upholding UPMC values: conducted investigations, assisted with employee 'Beginnings' the first day of employment sessions, reviewed and updated critical medical and operational licensures
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Air Force
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Oversaw the maintenance training and discipline, morale, health, and welfare of 10 direct personnel and an overall team of 540 military and civilian employees
- Managed $1.1M unit budget, programs, and conveyed objectives, directives, & policies; led and mentored personnel and provided recommendations for department improvements
- Liaised & coordinated with Senior Leaders on objectives through the use of operation metrics & climate surveys
- Focal point for all human resource management to 540 employees: investigated and resolved multiple complex employee relations issues, assisted with resolving benefit and financial matters, and liaised with the installation's legal team regarding discipline and compliance concerns
- Drove off-site HRBP support to 53 offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland; developed performance improvement plans, and drove recruitment goals for the Air Force, achieving targets for the first time in five years.
- Provided guidance and instruction to professional development seminars that educated 70+ employees to enhance leadership skills within the department and organization
- Directed maintenance & personnel management to the installations of 57 aircraft and 500 maintenance personnel; promoted innovation by helping to secure electric vehicles & transportable maintenance workshops, and critical support to Presidential operations
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Organizational Leadership Management
American Military University
08-2023
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
05-2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - General Studies
American Military University
04-2019
Skills
- Strategic Development
- Project Management
- HR Data Systems ADP
- Kronos
- Oracle
- HR Management
- Data Metrics and Analysis
- Professional Development
- Training and Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Development
Certification
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR), Human Resource Certification Institute, 2022
- Strategic Human Resource Certification, Human Resource Certification Institute, 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
People Partner
Form Energy
11.2024 - 02.2025
Human Resources Consultant
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
01.2023 - 11.2024
Human Resources Internship - Department of Defense SkillBridge Program
01.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Human Resources Manager
United States Air Force
09.2017 - 01.2023
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Organizational Leadership Management
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - General Studies
American Military University
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