Alexandra Van Ness, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

Talent Acquisition: Partnered with hiring managers and recruiting team to source great-fit candidates. Developed and implemented effective onboarding strategies to attract and retain top talent. Conducted market research to ensure competitiveness in the industry. Employee Relations: Advised managers on employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution. Conducted employee satisfaction surveys and implemented action plans to improve morale and engagement.Benefits and Compensation: Managed employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Conducted market research to ensure competitive compensation packages.Training and Development: Designed and delivered engaging onboarding and training programs for new employees. Provided ongoing training and development opportunities to help employees grow in their careers.Compliance: Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and provincial employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and Canadian Labor Code.Process Improvement: Implemented and continuously improved HR processes and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Cross-border Collaboration: Worked closely with colleagues in Canada and the United States to ensure consistent policies and practices across both countries.

Continuously collected and monitored data of student progress; created spreadsheets and graphs to provide visuals of growth and development; utilized data findings to drive instructionNominated Teacher of the Month in Oct. 2020 for writing effective and engaging curriculum and being a strong team leaderParticipated in committee designed to write standards-based assessment in alignment with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and GISD Learner ProfileMember of SEL Committee, tasked with writing and training teachers on the SEL curriculum and continuously assessing and modifying for optimum effectivenessComposed instructional curriculum utilizing virtual, and hybrid modalities in alignment with TEKSActively promoted supportive and engaging culture between parents, students, and staffMediated conflicts and assisted individuals in finding a resolutionStrong adherence to federal confidentiality laws

Assessed student progress and determined areas in need of instructional support based on dataCollaborated with team to develop lessons based on student needsAssisted Instructional Coaches on creating professional development instruction for school facultyEngaged in frequent relevant communication with parents regarding individual student needs

Received, reviewed, and processed vendor invoices for APManaged help desk tickets for all US employees through Jira, including assigning tickets to correct departments, tracking resolution of tickets, and handling any ticket completion discrepancies Created and implemented highly effective onboarding SOP for all future Facilities new hires with measurable KPIs to increase candidate retentionPresident of the Culture Committee; led multi-department committee planning and hosting monthly corporate events to improve employee engagement; increased employee turnout by 50% within two monthsCollaborated with multinational Facilities team to effectively navigate growth of department during multiple acquisitions and transitionsMaintained Facilities SharePoint site with updated contact information, safety plans, and department documentsSubmitted and tracked purchase orders to ensure timely completion of projects for the Director of FacilitiesComposed articles for the monthly newsletter regarding department achievements and eventsOversaw daily operations of 150+ employee HQ office, managed conference rooms for hosting clients

Led culture change initiative with 37% increase in employee satisfaction in the first quarterAssisted Austin and satellite office employees in yearly benefits open enrollmentDesigned professional development plans using BizLibrary and monitored progress to ensure timely completionComposed learning material and instructed employees on safety regulations in compliance with OSHA using hybrid learningPerformed full cycle onboardingConducted and documented employee relation investigations in adherence with company best practicesPerformed detailed background checks on applicants and assisted candidates with obtaining DOT Medical CardSubmitted pay-change requests, payroll, and employee new-hire documentation through UltiProConducted all invoicing and reconciliation on benefits invoices, reviewing and resolving disputes

Conducted quarterly employee satisfaction surveys and implemented change based on resultsProvided support to the employee’s and HR Manager during the Annual Open Enrollment processPlanned company events to strengthen workplace culture such as family picnics and monthly happy hoursSubmitted and organized new-hire paperwork including benefits for employee programs such as Health, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, in accordance with company and federal requirements Performed initial phone-screening, scheduled interview, and maintained consistent and clear communication during the hiring processProcessed all incoming mail including Medical, Workman’s Compensation and Unemployment AppealsEntered employee data into Payroll, classifying pay information, department, hours etc.

Master Of Education - Med, Curriculum And Instruction, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Integrative Studies