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• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and development of HR within the company.• Successfully monitor the “pulse” of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement.• Collaborate with leadership to understand goals and strategy related to human resources.• Coaching and mentoring at the management level.• Serve as an HRBP for the HR team.• Create and drive effective development, employee relations, retention, and total rewards programs.• Prepare the analysis of project opportunities to determine the priority and feasibility of potential projects.• Manage budgets and reporting.• Develop innovative HR solutions and process improvement; identify gaps and inefficiencies and apply HR best practices to redesign processes.

Cary, North Carolina, United States

• Consulted and provide guidance with team leaders on employee performance issues.• Planned, direct, and administer various HR programs.• Developed, manage, and revise program policies and procedures as needed ensuring compliance with all legal regulations.• Oversaw and developed training for soft skills and leadership development.• Facilitated personal growth of employees by coordinating initiatives that assess their needs and creating training that enhances satisfaction and builds resilience.• Worked with leadership team to develop staffing projections for financial and organizational strategy and planning.• Maintained knowledge of trends and best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.• Facilitated the onboarding process, including but not limited to writing offer letters, facilitating background checks, professional references, and verification of previous employment.• Oversaw all aspects of employee benefits including open enrollment, benefits processing and periodic benefit plan audits and ensure compliance with all aspects of company retirement benefits.• Created and manage budgets for HR, facilities, and IT.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Research Square – Durham, NC April 2021-July 2022Research Square is a multidisciplinary preprint and author services platform.• Partnered with managers to align HR strategy to department/business strategy. • Analyzed trends and metrics in partnership with HR peers to develop solutions; programs and policies. • Provided day-to-day coaching to managers on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application; talent management and development; and organizational design consultation.• Consulted with line management and provide daily HR guidance• Resolved complex employee relations issues and address grievances• Worked closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention• Provided HR policy guidance• Suggested new HR strategies

Morrisville, Nc

LULU PRESS, INC. (LULU) – MORRISVILLE, NC 2008-presentPrivately held company offering self-publishing, printing, and distribution services that allows customers to sell their creations on-line.• Developed organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives• Responsible for administration/oversight of internal human resources practices and procedures including compensation and benefits administration, process flows, and forms management• Provided guidance on human resources programs and processes: staffing, performance management, compensation reviews, learning and development, and talent assessment• Maintained knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure company's compliance and relevancy to current best business practices • Communicated changes in company personnel policies and procedures and ensure proper compliance is followed• Instrumental in the development and maintenance of the company handbook• Conducted best places to work survey, employee satisfaction surveys, and coordinate employee recognition programs to engage, attract, and retain top talent for the organization• Provided coaching and general leadership and support to executives and managers• Created and manage annual human resources and facilities budget

Raleigh, Nc