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Education
Skills
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Affiliations
Software
Certification
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Yore Awodipe

Human Resource Professional
Reisterstown,MD
Yore Awodipe

Summary

Multi-Talented Human Resources Professional tenacious in searching for innovative ways to improve and promote organizational culture and an engaged workforce. skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Passionate about fostering relationships that promotes growth, success, and synergy to cross-functional teams. .

Overview

15
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Vision Innovation Partners
Annapolis, MD

Regional Human Resources Business Partner
06.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Apply HR concepts including Change Management tools to guarantee a seamless integration in M&A processes and to ensure the best possible employee experience and business outcomes.
  • Lead Post acquisition communications and engage key stakeholders and leadership until completion of acquisition cycle.
  • Collaborated closely with internal teams to develop and implement successful human resources systems (Skill Survey, iCIMS) and processes, policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Coach and counsel leaders on issues of personal effectiveness, leadership, and team cohesion.
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.

Towson University
Towson, MD

Senior Human Resources Specialist
06.2019 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Responsible for management and oversight of the day-to-day activities and processes associated with HR benefits including but not limited to: Overseeing all activities associated with the online State Personnel System (SPS) Workday for Health Benefits, the Affordable Care Act Program administration, Retirement Plans, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and the Tuition Remission Program.
  • Provided leadership and supervision of the Benefits unit. Created goals, objectives, and planning for the Benefits unit.
  • Review complex ACA eligibility for contractual jobs such as contingent employment, adjunct faculty which may require a complex review of hours work and course load calculations.
  • Created and executed communication strategies for Benefit Information dissemination. Managed benefit communication to the Towson University campus.
  • Coordinated /conducted new hire orientation, benefit enrollment, annual open enrollment process, to include planning, communication, data processing.
  • Responsible for ensuring campus compliance with IRS regulation, State policies and Laws, University Systems of Maryland Policies, Federal Regulations.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
  • Trained new employees on company and communication standards.
  • Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into (Workday and PeopleSoft).
  • Collaborated with the Department of Budget & Management (DBM) on developing education programs to improve understanding of benefits packages and increase utilization.

Maryland State Retirement Agency
Baltimore, MD

Benefit Administrator III
04.2016 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Prepare and make multimedia presentations before groups of employees, employee representatives and retirement coordinators to explain the Retirement and Pension System laws, procedures and requirements.
  • Provided benefit information and account assistance to members and retirees. Explained benefit accruals; advised on vested accounts and withdrawals; discuss ramifications of early retirement; compute benefits; assist with beneficiary claims.
  • Advice prospective retirees of pension benefits and options available under specific retirement plans in order to assist them in making informed decision about their financial future.
  • Process member claims for disability retirement through various administrative and medical review steps and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored entry level Benefits Specialist

Ross Companies
Silver Spring, MD

Assistant Property Manager
10.2008 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Established strong, professional relationships with residents by promoting team collaboration and delivering exemplary service.
  • Complied with safe housing requirements and contractual obligations by resolving tenant issues and service needs.
  • Maximized apartment occupancy level while minimizing delinquency and bad debt balances of rental payments.
  • Maintained satisfactory physical appearance of community buildings, grounds and public areas.
  • Promote sounds and positive relations with residents.
  • Promote fair-housing standards and equal housing opportunity for applicants and residents, as well as equal employment opportunities for employers.
  • Eliminate safety hazard to residents, public and employees in the workplace.
  • Assist with supervision and evaluation of all work performed by contractors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all resident, property, and employee information. Maintained communication with residents, employees, Regional Property Manager, vendors, owners and other officials concerning management and community-related issues.
  • Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
  • Responsible for planning community events

Education

Towson University
Towson, MD

Master of Science from Human Resources Development
05.2001

University Overview

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
05.2001

University Overview

Skills

Coaching leadership

Managing employee relations

Program Development

Strategic Workforce Planning

Benefits administration

Employee Relations & Engagement

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Collaborated with team of 2 to formally develop and establish the HR Department (600 + employees in 2021 and now 1350 + employees in 2023).
  • Developed and implemented a new hire welcome guide
  • Created a successful employee benefits and wellness program
  • Conducted and rolled out annual review process (including communication & Training ) for the entire organization
  • Created onboarding toolkit for hiring managers

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Chesapeake Human Resources Association

Software

ADP

Workday

Peoplesoft

Certification

02-2015

SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional

Interests

Travel & Culture

Timeline

Regional Human Resources Business Partner
Vision Innovation Partners
06.2021 - Current
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Towson University
06.2019 - 06.2021
Benefit Administrator III
Maryland State Retirement Agency
04.2016 - 07.2019

SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional

02-2015
Assistant Property Manager
Ross Companies
10.2008 - 04.2016
Towson University
Master of Science from Human Resources Development
05.2001
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
05.2001

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