TONI OLUMODIMU
Beltsville,MD
Summary
Seasoned human resources professional with over ten years of experience in HR management practices and employee relations. Proficient in providing strategic guidance to HR teams and management, ensuring alignment with industry trends and regulations. Notable achievements include enhancing employee engagement and retention through targeted advice, conflict resolution, and comprehensive workplace investigations. Core competencies encompass labor relations, policy development, performance management, and a commitment to promoting fairness in all interactions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Employee Relations Advisor & Workplace Investigator (Global)
Inovalon
Bowie, Maryland
02.2024 - Current
- I serve as the employee relations advisor for Inovalon within all 50 states in the United States, at least one international location, and for multi-lateral subsidiary companies.
- Function as the central point of contact and subject matter expert for employee relations matters, employment law, and other related matters.
- Provide supervision and oversight for the investigation caseload of all global Inovalon team business partners and investigators.
- Investigate employee allegations of violations of company policy or applicable law.
- Activities include interviewing witnesses, gathering and reviewing relevant documents, analyzing and synthesizing the information collected to determine the facts, assessing witness credibility, preparing a concise investigation report, making recommendations to management for remedial action, updating the case tracking system, and assisting with reporting and analytics.
- This includes both hourly and corporate employees.
- Partner with the Human Resources team, managers, and leaders to address and resolve employee behavioural and performance issues consistent with company policy.
- Counsel Human Resources professionals, executives, and people managers on a broad range of employee relations topics, including, disability and religious accommodations, leave, corrective action, reductions-in-force, terminations, severance pay, and employee relations policies
- Manage employee relations workstreams on a day-to-day basis
- Collect data on workplace issues and incidents and prepare quarterly reports to assist the Human Resources Leadership team's understanding of trends and systemic issues
- Facilitate impartial and objective conflict resolution and mediation interventions in response to employee concerns/complaints
- Research and explain laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees
- Investigate all Title VII workplace matters
- Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to design and develop training content/materials and plan and conduct training sessions as needed
- Support Legal Counsel to prepare for and during mediation sessions concerning employment matters (e.g., EEOC)
- Maintain compliance with company' s policies, procedures, and mission statement
- Thoroughly and consistently adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements in company's Operating Policies and Procedures, specifically regarding the data handled or work undertaken in this position
- Fulfill those responsibilities and duties that the company may reasonably request to achieve the operational and financial success of the company.
- Uphold responsibilities related to separating duties for applicable processes and procedures within your job function.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between HR, management, and other departments
- Partnered with leadership team to facilitate strategic planning.
HR SME & Management Contractor
Tai Pedro & Associates
Rockville, Maryland
02.2020 - 02.2024
- Investigated employee grievances and recommended appropriate actions based on collective bargaining terms.
- Signposted external stakeholders to resources and information.
- Facilitating the Confidentiality and Disclosure Agreement process for working group participants with the Tech Transfer Office.
- Other special duties, as assigned from time to time.
Senior Manager - Employee Relations & HR Compliance
Change Health Systems, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Served on the executive management team.
- Successfully created and managed a multi-million-dollar healthcare agency's Ethics and Corporate Compliance program.
- Completed employee relations, compliance investigations, reports, and program improvement plans.
- Advised executive leadership and management on employee relations and human resource trends.
- Formulated, implemented, and interpreted policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and programs related to employee relations.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and commercial agreements.
- Collaborated with Human Resources team members to ensure successful implementation of HR initiatives.
- Conducted exit interviews, quickly completing necessary employment termination paperwork.
- Completed audit analysis, investigation, and other HR-related processes.
- Developed a training and performance management program and relevant legal and safety requirements.
- Provided strategic advice and legal directions to the agency's HR functions.
- Formulated and updated human resources policies and procedures.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Handled the investigation and resolution of employee issues, concerns, and conflicts.
- Ensured that all employment practices complied with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Other strategic duties, as assigned.
Graduate Program & Research Assistant
Tulane University School of Law
New Orleans, LA
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Graduate Program and Research Assistant during graduate studies at Tulane University School of Law
- Worked with Professor Collins at the Payson Center for International Development within the School of Law
- Achieved program design goals and objectives for various Payson International Development Center projects
- Managed the Director's calendar and prepared schedules for meetings and events when on duty
- Conducted highly technical legal research for international development programs of the Payson Center for West & East African countries
- [Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda & Nigeria]
- Collected and analyzed data for high-quality presentations and reports and followed up with staff, students, and professors on deliverables/work needed for meetings
- Provided a bridge for smooth communication between the Office of the Director and other internal departments
- Monitored tasks delegated by executives and ensured that all projects came to fruition
- Assisted in developing and maintaining structures for communications with international students and researchers
- Aided with the annual center's end-of-the-year party and other leisure programs
- Screened telephone calls and visitors and resolved routine complex inquiries
- Researched, prioritized, and followed up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Director's office
Investigation & Healthcare Compliance Officer
Nursing & Midwifery Council
London, United Kingdom
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Company Overview: The Nursing & Midwifery Council is the National Regulatory Body for the United Kingdom, and it investigates and administers Fitness to Practice registration and regulations for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
- Successfully investigated & adjudicated 95% of a 100-monthly fitness to practice cases to exceed the agency's statutory guidelines
- Effectively responding to public inquiries, complaints, or questions
- Collating legal evidence and vital information
- Periodically completing case risk assessments to safeguard public health and safety in nursing & midwifery practice
- Managing the screening administrative team
- Communicating monthly and quarterly goals to supervising manager and team members
- Creating scheduling procedures and protocols to ensure all departments are adequately covered
- Maintaining legal, medical, and staff records
- Tracking medical and office supplies stock
- Creating work schedules for team members
- The Nursing & Midwifery Council is the National Regulatory Body for the United Kingdom, and it investigates and administers Fitness to Practice registration and regulations for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Healthcare Compliance Administrator
Genesis Housing Group
London, United Kingdom
06.2010 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: Genesis Housing Group is a social care housing agency that provides supported housing services for aged and vulnerable residents
- Providing administrative support to vulnerable adults and residents of supported housing units catering to more than 120 clients
- Effectively managing emergency calls with 0% casualties
- Conducting practical risk assessments to ensure an emergency incident rate of less than 10%
- Registering new patients and updating demographics for existing patients
- Answering incoming calls and providing answers to inquiries
- Greeting patients and visiting family members and providing them with proper documents to fill out
- Scheduling patient appointments appropriately
- Operating computer software and office equipment
- Maintaining supplies for the office
- Keeping the office space in a neat and charming ambiance
- Genesis Housing Group is a social care housing agency that provides supported housing services for aged and vulnerable residents
Education
MS-HRD - Human Resource Development
McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland05-2019
LLM - American Law & International Development
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana05-2014
LL.B. - Law
University of Wales
Cardiff, United Kingdom01-2012
Skills
- Employment Law Expertise
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Employee Relations
- Human Resource Auditing and Compliance
- Project Management
- Ethics and compliance
- Training development & implementation
- Executive Management
- Remote Workforce Management
- Performance Review Management
- Succession Planning
- Research proficiency
- Case analysis
- Dispute resolution
- Organizational Culture & Development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Disciplinary Actions and Management
- Affirmative Actions
- EEOC & Unemployment Claims and Benefits
- Team Management & Communication
- Contract proposal and management
- Work Visa Application
- Microsoft Teams
- Webex
- Zoom
- Applicant Tracking Systems (BambooHR, ADP, Paychex, Zenefits, Kronos, Workday)
- NAVEX - Ethics Point
- JIRA
- CONFLUENCE
Certificationsmemberships
- Society of Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), 12/01/19, till date
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), 12/01/17, till date
- Workplace Investigation Specialty Credential (SHRM), 2024
- Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law - Certificate Course
Relevantknowledgeandunderstanding
- Employment, Labor & Contract Law
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Employee Relations
- Healthcare regulation - Stark Law, Antikickback statute & False Claims Act.
- Human Resource Auditing & Compliance
- Project Management & Entrepreneurial Management
- Training development & implementation.
- Payroll and Compensation Management
- Corporate Compliance Plans & Administration
- Executive Management
- Remote Workforce Management
- Performance Review Management
- Recruitment & Retention
- Strategic Planning & Intervention
- Succession Planning
- Organizational Culture & Development
- Disciplinary Actions and Management
- Affirmative Actions
- EEOC & Unemployment Claims and Benefits
- Team Management & Communication
- Contract proposal and management.
- Work Visa Application.
Relevanttechnologyskills
- Microsoft Teams
- Webex
- Zoom
- Skype
- Applicant Tracking Systems (BambooHR, ADP, Paychex, Zenefits, Kronos, Workday)
- NAVEX - Ethics Point.
- JIRA & CONFLUENCE
Continuingprofessionaleducation
12, Human Resources and Compliance, yearly
Degrees
- LLB
- LLM
- MS-HRD
- SHRM-CP
- CHC
Proposedposition - Title
Subject Matter Expert - Human Resources Compliance, Employee Relations & Auditing
Currentposition
Subject Matter Expert - Human Resources Compliance, Employee Relations & Auditing, 02/01/24, present
Certification
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Senior Certified Professional (SCP)
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Workplace Investigations Specialty
- Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
- Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law Certificate Completed
Affiliations
- Facilitator, Hadassah Initiative
- Writer & Author, Freelance
Accomplishments
- Merit Scholarship, Tulane University Law School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Employee Relations Advisor & Workplace Investigator (Global)
Inovalon
02.2024 - Current
HR SME & Management Contractor
Tai Pedro & Associates
02.2020 - 02.2024
Senior Manager - Employee Relations & HR Compliance
Change Health Systems, Inc.
08.2015 - 02.2020
Graduate Program & Research Assistant
Tulane University School of Law
09.2014 - 05.2015
Investigation & Healthcare Compliance Officer
Nursing & Midwifery Council
11.2012 - 04.2014
Healthcare Compliance Administrator
Genesis Housing Group
06.2010 - 11.2012
MS-HRD - Human Resource Development
McDaniel College
LLM - American Law & International Development
Tulane University
LL.B. - Law
University of Wales
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