Drew Benjamin, Mba, Phr Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Apex, North Carolina, United States

•Serves as a consultant to leaders on a broad range of organizational issues of critical importance to the business; anticipates business needs. Provides realistic solutions aligned with the site/business unit’s business objectives through organization redesign initiatives, change management, employee engagement initiatives, and management development•In collaboration with managers and supervisors, addresses and resolves employee relations issues as well as conducts formal internal investigations as necessary and coaches managers on any appropriate disciplinary process or actions. •Implements and advises on talent development, employee and team growth, and succession plans across the business. Helps leaders turn plans into actionable activities that drive the business•Helps develop and implement employee engagement strategies and initiatives with Operations leadership across the site. Supports and navigates change management alongside leadership.•Partners with leadership and talent acquisition to develop proactive organizational staffing strategies to recruit and retain top-caliber talent across both manufacturing and professional roles. •Serves as a trusted advisor to employees, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and programs.•Utilizes HR data and analytics to help inform and advise teams of necessary changes or adjustments. •Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.•Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to maintain a positive employee relations environment.•Administers and monitors performance management and merit increase programs; reviews and processes performance appraisals and increases per established guidelines.•Collaborates with management to address employee relations issues; examines and analyzes situations; recommends management solutions; seeks legal advice as necessary.•Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data, and makes suggestions for improvements.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

- Proactively works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention- Establishes strong working relationships with coworkers and managers to proactively communicate and lead change initiatives- Coaches management team on effective methods to lead staff and nurture culture by providing various resources and strategies for growing a strong team- Directs and manages full cycle recruitment efforts for the location to source a candidate pool that enhances the organization- Prepares new hire paperwork, employee onboarding and exits- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance- Maintains necessary personnel records per company policy and statutory regulations- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)- Assists with designing organizational transformation-oriented projects and initiatives to successful outcome- Supports site wide training programs and assists in the development of training matrices, checklists and assists with organizing and laying out SOPs and training content- Trains employees on HR issues, practices, and required compliance trainings- Takes initiative to conduct periodic audits of human resource activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures- Participates in a variety of HR initiatives and projects as needed including for other US locations

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Serve as HR point of contact for manager/director level- Proactively source quality candidates through utilization of existing sourcing options (job boards, social media, networks, ATS), attending job fairs, membership in professional organizations, networking and attending Garmin charity and sponsored events to connect with and develop candidate interest in existing and future positions- Suggest, plan and/or coordinate creative and innovative recruitment strategies, including but not limited to marketing, communications, job fairs, professional organizations, networking events and/or informational sessions- Counsel associates and management on conflict resolution, moderately complex associate relations issues, performance management, compensation and other confidential Human Resources matters including delivering corrective action and termination decisions to associates- Participate in weekly associate relations meetings, provide updates to AR team, and track corrective action in the assigned database- Conduct basic or moderately complex thorough, effective and objective internal investigations as needed. Partner with legal if needed- Deliver corrective action and termination decisions if applicable to associates- Conduct exit interviews and participate in unemployment claim hearings

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

West Palm Beach, Florida

· Partnering with business leaders to gain a firm understanding of business goals and aligning human resources programs that support organizational growth and success.· Effectively executing all human resources processes including talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management and salary increase/incentive compensation planning activities.· Ensuring proper staffing levels to include managing a significant production associate hiring effort to grow the supported organizations by 100+ heads. Additionally, infuse professional/managerial talent into the organization and improve leadership bench strength.· Weekly cadence of receiving, reviewing and dispositioning union grievances. Partner to maintain positive working relationship and review current CBA language in preparation for official contract negotiations in the future.· Counseling first-line supervisors and managers through challenging performance management/employee relations matters and bringing them to a successful outcome.· Driving breakthrough improvements in employee engagement through effective data analysis, idea generation, internal/external benchmarking and adoption of initiatives by line leaders and our employee population.· Assist in implementing a robust pilot training plan for GTF MRO new hires, which encompasses OJT and Onboarding elements that can be replicated site wide.· Furthering adoption of functional transformation initiatives including United Technologies’ HR delivery model and People Services (HR shared services).· Leveraging continuous improvement tools, including United Technologies' Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) operating system, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HR processes and tools.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

-Interim point of contact for all salaried U.S. Benefits related activity; managed vendor related activity, planned and managed Annual Enrollment 2020 activity, partnered with Specialized Services on leave management cases and managed the Pratt and Whitney Service Anniversary Program.-Directly supported the Global People Services Team as the Total Rewards COE case escalation point of contact.-Developed subject matter expertise on Pratt and Whitney global compensation practices, merit programs and global market data compiling.-Direct support for HR Partners on compensation requests that included market data requests, job offers and internal equity reviews.-Managed the Global Support Rep Population from a Total Rewards Perspective.-Consistently worked in HR systems such as Workday, EV5, and Pratt and Whitney’s GSR database.

Charlotte, North Carolina

-Work with Supply Chain HR and Leadership to realign the clientgroup’s talent agenda and onboarding.- Point of Contact for all Supply Chain requisitions (Central SupplyChain), ensuring alignment with RPO partners and hiring managers.- Assist with the preparation of the organization to integrate newRockwell Collins (and B/E) supply chain resources into an organizationthat considers both internal and external equity.- Attend and support in Leadership Team meetings, where clear HR visibility andsupport is needed (people agenda, performance updates, talentforum).- Develop a thorough onboarding plan for new joiners to the HR Ops and Supply Chain group that details Manager/HR/Employee’s responsibilities and tools/resources each should leverage throughout the process.- Responsible for leading Supervisory 101 Training along with the HR team. This training will encompass all areas of concern regarding supervisory responsibilities for new leaders and existing who have demonstrated a need for support.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

-Work with Supply Chain HR and Leadership to realign the clientgroup’s talent agenda and onboarding.- Point of Contact for all Supply Chain requisitions (Central SupplyChain), ensuring alignment with RPO partners and hiring managers.- Assist with the preparation of the organization to integrate newRockwell Collins (and B/E) supply chain resources into an organizationthat considers both internal and external equity.- Attend and support in Leadership Team meetings, where clear HR visibility andsupport is needed (people agenda, performance updates, talentforum).- Develop a thorough onboarding plan for new joiners to the HR Ops and Supply Chain group that details Manager/HR/Employee’s responsibilities and tools/resources each should leverage throughout the process.- Responsible for leading Supervisory 101 Training along with the HR team. This training will encompass all areas of concern regarding supervisory responsibilities for new leaders and existing who have demonstrated a need for support.

Tampa, Florida

-Provided comprehensive human resource related support to 1,000+ employees -Conducted HRIS reporting -Performed functions of the new hire onboarding process -Assisted in employee event and office coordination -Assisted in company sponsored job/intern fairs -Acted as the main switchboard operator during HR administrative breaks -Performed multiple administrative responsibilities that included; answering phones, scan/copy/file employee documents, and sustained organization throughout the office

Worked directly with the Assistant Human Resource Director as well as the Human Resources coordinator assisting in:-Ordering CORI/Background checks-Processing I-9 work authorization forms-Compiling new hire packets with all benefit information for eligible full-time employees -Performing general administrative duties that include; general organization, labeling and creating new binders, and delivering information to all relevant departments around campus

Provide academic support for Nichols College students in the areas mathematics, statistics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, business law, and general organization skills.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Worked directly with the Director of Human Resources along with the Human Resources Coordinator assisting in:-Providing comprehensive human resource related support services to 350+ employees -Managed specialized projects to comply with regulatory requirements; I-9 audits, personnel file management, severe weather manuals, and J1 International Internship information binders-Performed multiple administrative responsibilities that included; answering phones, attended safety and staff meetings, and assisted in new hire orientations

70 James Street, Worcester, Ma 01603

- Assist customers with any purchasing needs (buying hockey, baseball, lacrosse equipment).- Set up customer accounts. - Restock merchandise on the store floor.- Answer phone calls/over the phone. purchasing.- End of day closing: cashing out drawer, store clean up, etc.- Skate sharpening's and equipment fixes.

4 Maple Road, Oxford, Ma 01540

*Assist with youth athletic activities as needed (elementary school aged afterschool sport program)*Assist with office work as needed:​Answer phones, register youths/adults for activities/programs, take payments and update member accounts, record member visits, general customer service, & various other tasks as assigned*Assist with set up/take down of meeting space, class space, event space, etc. (possibly to include sweeping/mopping, setting up tables & chairs)*Attend Splash Pad ad hoc committee meetings as able*Attend Recreation Commission meetings as able

2801 Pga Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33410

- Collections Department Intern.- Organized files and paperwork.- Compiled spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel.- Assisted in taking member payments.- Sent out notices via email/telephone - Attended any department meetings when applicable.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Sports Management/Human Resources