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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

New York, New York, Us

Bothell, Washington, Us

- Provides strategic and tactical HR Business Partnership for several client groups- Partners with HR Leadership and client leaders to recommend, develop, and implement programs that address key talent needs including employee and manager development, talent conversations, rewards, staffing, compensation, employee engagement, performance management, organizational design, and change management- Provides performance management guidance to people managers and employees including coaching, counseling, career development, policy guidance, and corrective action- Investigates and resolves employee relations escalations. Develops action plans and partners with leaders to implement corrective action ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws- Analyzes and monitors key HR metrics to identify trends and develop programs and tactics to mitigate potential problems- Leads client group workshops and conducts training to drive learning and development activities tailored to the needs of the group- Supported client group leaders and executed on HR strategy during 9-month acquisition process including transition planning, organizational design, change management, talent slating, and communications- Developed and spearheaded strategic and collaborative partnership between HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Excellence- Led a global cross-functional HR team to implement a conversational AI chatbot solution (Moveworks) to provide 24/7/365 support for front-line employee questions.

Bothell, Washington, Us

Sunnyvale, California, Us

- Provided front-line HR support to Blueback Global employees- Provided internal HR consulting and support for global HR initiatives including new hire onboarding, performance management, global compliance, and HR operations- Responsible for developing and leading the execution of Blueback’s US payroll services including creating internal process guides, building strategic relationships with partners, and driving go-to-market efforts- Acted as single point of contact for assigned clients to support the services Blueback provides them

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Bellevue, Wa, Us

- Oversaw all employee experience programs to ensure success, drive, and innovation- Rolled out and implement employee-center programs and offerings- Partnered with the greater People team, SLT and Auziros (Employees) to ensure alignment for changes and additional programs- Gained insight into employee engagement using data & analytics to create and deliver action plans to the business

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Bellevue, Washington, Us

Talent Management- Developed & implemented global performance management cycle (about 500 employees)- Partnered with key stakeholders to identify performance-related need across the business- Communicated the new performance cycle including HR team training, employee training, documentation, and marketing communications- Pioneered the establishment of company-wide goals and the goal alignment process to increase communication and drive engagement- Proficient in the development and administration of Cornerstone OnDemand Performance SoftwareProject Management- Led the implementation of multiple Cornerstone OnDemand Software modules including HRIS, Learning LMS, and Performance ManagementCommunications- Developed Global HR SharePoint site to help increase communication and HR knowledge- Leveraged Cornerstone OnDemand Learning Management Software to develop and deploy HR-related trainingBenefit Administration- Hosted Open Enrollment Meetings and Trainings- Participated in annual renewal meetings as needed- Responsible for ongoing enrollments & administration, training, and communicationsOther HR Responsibilities- Responsible for running bi-monthly payroll for North America Region- Responded to HR-related inquiries concerning benefits, compensation, performance, and other HR-related functions- HRIS administration including entering new employees, changes, and reporting- Coordinated and facilitated new employee orientations- Coordinated the offboarding and exit interview processes

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Recruitment/Onboarding- Responsible for workforce planning, recruiting, pre-screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding - Created annual staffing plan to prepare for retirements and fill vacancies - Onboarded 41 new employees including entering into HRIS Systems - Implemented the use of online applicant tracking system for all union hourly positionsBenefits Administration - Responsible for assisting employees with benefits inquiries, coaching employees on utilizing their benefits, auditing premium deductions, and escalating related issues to benefits team - Assisted with open enrollment including communication and training- Led and coordinated the annual health fair resulting in increased employee interaction and engagementCompliance and Reporting- Responsible for annual Affirmative Action reporting and data managementGeneral HR Support- Responsible for management of HRIS systems including SAP, WorkBrain, and ADP- Coordinated, standardized, and streamlined administrative procedures including onboarding, employee changes, HRIS data management, benefits administration, and terminations- Initiated troubleshooting of HRIS systems resolving issues as needed

Training and Development- Supported HR Business Partners with annual performance cycle evaluations including scheduling business unit meetings, HRIS ad hoc reporting, and database management - Enhanced tracking methods of employee development by scheduling employee training sessions through HRIS system for monthly “Rowers’ Code” sessions. Coordinated with training vendor and administered corporate communications regarding training. Fielded employee inquires and requests regarding training, scheduling, and registration utilizing HRIS System- Led summer internship program and pioneered the creation of a new nationwide programAudit/Compliance - Led and managed annual 401(k) audit including reporting, providing documentation, and coordinating with multiple external vendors. Coordinated with KPMG to complete Form 5500 and file with IRS in a timely manner - Led update of employee handbook and worked with multiple work groups to insure accuracy and consistency - Designed, created, and implemented companywide voluntary vacation donation program Recruiting/Onboarding- Supported HRBPs and hiring managers in reviewing resumes, tracking candidate activity, scheduling and conducting interviews, collecting new hire paperwork, and presenting new hire orientations - Assisted with recruiting including representation during career fairs and providing recruiting materialsHR Information Systems- Technical experience utilizing multiple HRIS/Payroll Systems including ADP VirtualEdge, ADP PayForce, ADP Retirement Services Administrative Platform, SkillSoft/LearnShare, and Microsoft AccessGeneral HR Support - Coordinated with sales market managers to ensure compliance in assigning disciplinary action or corrective action plans for sales agents

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Human Resource Management

High School Diploma

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