WHITNEY WESTON
Director Of Human Resources
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with proven success in human resources transformation, improving operations and solving problems. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive organizational growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and team members to further organizational goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Diversity, People & HR Compliance
Emerald Cities Collaborative
5 2022 - Current
- Functions as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each region regarding key organizational and management issues
- Provides human resources organizational leadership by managing staffing, recruitment, benefits, executive compensation, training, leadership development, succession planning, HRIS, and regulatory compliance
- Maintains payroll and benefits for employees in 12 domestic locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management
- Developed diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, access and belonging (DEIJAB) policies, initiatives and strategy that align the organizations' mission, values, goals, and vision
- Developed the organizations Learning & Development platform to provide mandatory training modules and professional development guidance to employees. Implemented a 360-degree feedback tool which increased transparency within the organization.
- Manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organizations compensation and benefits programs -ensuring accuracy for merit, promotion, and bonus planning. Performs complex research and analysis on compensation & benefits policies and practices in the areas of job evaluation, base salary, variable pay, pay structures, internal equity, external market trends, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee the talent acquisition strategy and annual recruiting plan
- Partners with regional teams to ensure onboarding effectiveness by leveraging onboarding programming and resources to improve new team member assimilation. Oversees onboarding process, prepare materials, conducts orientation, and coordinate new hire trainings
- Ensures organizational compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Leads all employer-specific compliance requirements with government agencies and applicable laws, including but not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Department of Labor, worker compensation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Affirmative Action planning and any OFCCP requirements
- Coach managers and leaders to facilitate organizational change and foster values-based culture
- Redesigned core business operations, including the relocation of the headquarters and implementation of new travel management system
- Conducts regular reviews of HR processes to identify inefficiencies or redundancies that could be eliminated or streamlined for increased effectiveness
- Supports succession planning efforts by identifying key roles within the organization that required proactive talent pipeline development strategies.
- Improves leadership development by designing and implementing targeted training programs for managers and executives
- Spearheaded change management efforts during organizational restructuring, minimizing disruption to employees and maintaining productivity levels
Director of Human Resources
Community Learning Partnership
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated closely with the Executive Director in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with organizational goals
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment
- Orchestrated and deployed online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours.
- Coordinated benefits administration process, ensuring accurate enrollment in health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefit programs
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the coordination of professional development opportunities and workshops for employees at all levels within the organization
- Optimized performance management systems for better alignment with organizational goals and employee expectations
- Established clear succession plans to ensure leadership continuity during periods of transition or growth
- Leads efforts to ensure fair and competitive compensation practices within the organization by conducting equity analysis, monitoring internal and external competitiveness of salaries, and assessing position classification issues
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives aimed at optimizing workforce capabilities for long-term growth
- Conducted thorough organizational needs analysis, identifying skills gaps that informed targeted workforce development strategies
- Maintained compliance with employment laws and regulations through continuous monitoring of legal updates and prompt implementation of required changes
HR Manager (HR Consultant 05/2022-12/2022)
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy For Boys PCS
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Built the Human Resources Department from the ground up, creating a vision and goals, developing, and executing HR strategies and activities that fostered growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with organizational policies and procedures
- Developed comprehensive interviewing guides to improve candidate quality by evaluating both analytical and interpersonal attributes
- Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork
- Recommended, initiated, and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation, and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding
- Advised senior leadership on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues. Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques
- Served as the Public Information Officer liaising between the CEO and the public, issuing press releases, responding to media inquiries, arranging interviews, and managing the Social Media Consultant
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Acted as a 'barometer,' having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated
- Organized and coordinated events, monthly meetings, and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient systems and tools, resulting in reduced processing time.
Program Office Administrator
Fincantieri Marinette Marine
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Led business and office administration for the Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) Washington, DC site
- Managed the day-to-day planning, prioritization of activities, deliverables, and special projects for multiple critical naval programs
- Responsible for information and logistics management, financial planning and tracking, establishing standards, and ensuring the appropriate tools are in place to support the Program Office
- Provided executive-level support to the President of Fincantieri Marinette Marine by driving communication, collaboration, and coordination of management and administration
- Maintained constant interface with the President to ensure that key issues are proactively addressed, and cross-departmental interdependency is effectively managed
- Oversaw and directed the administrative components - financial, strategic, and operational analysis, of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, the MultiMission Surface Combatant (MMSC) program, and the Constellation Class Guided Missile Frigates (FFG-62) program
- Established the FMM Program Office in Washington, DC by setting quality control standards and ensuring compliance, planning, tracking and, reporting on outputs and outcomes, and coordinating cross-project activities
- Organized and edited presentation material, technical publications, and internal communication for LCS, MMSC, and FFG-62
- Provided project management support by formulating, organizing and monitoring inter-connected projects, presenting strategic reporting on all programs to the FMM President, and implementing standardized processes, policies, procedures, and templates to improve the overall performance
- Provided production support for proposals, contractual deliverables, and presentations to cross matrix teams comprised of business development, contracts, legal, human resources, cost-estimating, naval architects, engineers, and managers
- Utilized communication and interpersonal skills to design a new employee program and conducts new hire orientations
- Monitored personnel hiring and terminations and ensures accuracy of data input and systems access
- Effectively liaised with high-level government officials, representatives, business executives, and industry leaders, ensuring the effective and timely communication of sensitive information
- Maintained executive's calendar, arranges domestic and international travel for multiple senior executive-level, ensures timely reconciliation of all expenses, and prepares executive responses to memos, letters, and correspondence.
Event Manager
American Embassy Community Association
11.2017 - 03.2020
Human Resources Consultant
Making It Write, LLC
11.2014 - 09.2017
Office Manager
BAE Systems, Warfare Systems
01.2010 - 11.2014
HR Coordinator
BAE Systems, Advanced Technologies/Technology Solutions
07.2007 - 01.2010
Senior HR Assistant
BAE Systems, National Security Solutions/Network Systems
05.2006 - 07.2007
HR Assistant
BAE Systems, National Security Solutions
08.2005 - 05.2006
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Management & Human Resources
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - History And African American Studies
Hood College
Frederick, MDSkills
Rewards & Recognition
Performance Management
Talent Development & Training
HR Policies & Procedures
Career Path Development
Payroll Management
HR Department Startup
Orientation & Onboarding
Staff Recruitment and Retention
Employment Law
Employee Relations
Metrics & Analytics
HRIS Technologies
Rewards & Recognition
Certification
Senior Professional Human Resources
Timeline
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
01-2024
Senior Professional Human Resources
11-2023
Director of Human Resources
Community Learning Partnership
05.2022 - Current
HR Manager (HR Consultant 05/2022-12/2022)
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy For Boys PCS
07.2021 - 12.2022
Program Office Administrator
Fincantieri Marinette Marine
05.2020 - 07.2021
Event Manager
American Embassy Community Association
11.2017 - 03.2020
Human Resources Consultant
Making It Write, LLC
11.2014 - 09.2017
Office Manager
BAE Systems, Warfare Systems
01.2010 - 11.2014
HR Coordinator
BAE Systems, Advanced Technologies/Technology Solutions
07.2007 - 01.2010
Senior HR Assistant
BAE Systems, National Security Solutions/Network Systems
05.2006 - 07.2007
HR Assistant
BAE Systems, National Security Solutions
08.2005 - 05.2006
Director of Diversity, People & HR Compliance
Emerald Cities Collaborative
5 2022 - Current
Master of Science - Organizational Management & Human Resources
Trinity Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - History And African American Studies
Hood College