Rita Rossing, Mba, Sphr, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Wa

Engagements both short term and long term. Types of projects include: recruiting, CVI coaching (both individuals and teams) job descriptions, compensation analysis, benefits strategy and plan management, leadership development, employee relations/coaching, handbook policies, and general HR management topics.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Strategic advisor to C-Suite leadership regarding all aspects of Human Resources; pivoted leadership culture and people operations to better support the fully remote workforce realities and ongoing COVID-19 adaptations; supervised HR & Recruiting staff; facilitated manager/leadership trainings; resolved complex leave and performance issues.• Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champion: coached CEO/COO and leadership team on DEI issues; secured funding and leadership commitment to… Show more Strategic advisor to C-Suite leadership regarding all aspects of Human Resources; pivoted leadership culture and people operations to better support the fully remote workforce realities and ongoing COVID-19 adaptations; supervised HR & Recruiting staff; facilitated manager/leadership trainings; resolved complex leave and performance issues.• Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champion: coached CEO/COO and leadership team on DEI issues; secured funding and leadership commitment to develop a sustainable DEI strategy; led a participative DEI process with DEI consultant support including Executive team training; all-staff survey assessments, establishing DEI strategy pillars, and employee led DEI action planning groups; established a DEI Employee Advisory Council• Revised Employee Handbook to better align policies with company size, inclusive culture, and business priorities; developed new policies such as paid parental/family leaves, remote work, pandemic related policies (e.g. vaccinations), and more•. Analyzed and developed compensation structures (job leveling, pay bands) to improve pay equity and employee development•. Selected and led implementation/roll-out of new Recruitment tool (Greenhouse ATS); and to improve recruiting process, equity, and effectiveness Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Senior HR Consultant to a diverse portfolio of small to medium size clients (retainer and ad-hoc work) from a wide variety of industries including: technology/gaming industry, financial/accounting services, education, biotech/life sciences, and more. Accountable for all aspects of service delivery to client portfolio. Strategic HR Business Partner to C-Suite leaders included: design and deliver customized training/coaching for staff/managers (manager foundations, anti-harassment, etc.);… Show more Senior HR Consultant to a diverse portfolio of small to medium size clients (retainer and ad-hoc work) from a wide variety of industries including: technology/gaming industry, financial/accounting services, education, biotech/life sciences, and more. Accountable for all aspects of service delivery to client portfolio. Strategic HR Business Partner to C-Suite leaders included: design and deliver customized training/coaching for staff/managers (manager foundations, anti-harassment, etc.); general HR advice and support; leave of absences; benefit management/strategy; employee relations; business assessments of HR function and develop HR strategy/road map, employee handbook/policy work; parental leave, HRIS support, onboarding, investigation of employee complaints and more. Known for innovative, business-saavy, empathetic approach to help leaders move from where they are to where they want to be. Show less

Seattle, Wa

Provided HR management support to CEO, CFO and leadership for multi-state remote based professional management consultant workforce serving hi-tech, telecommunications and retail clients. Managed one-stop HR support covering a broad range of needs including: typical HR administrative/tactical support such as on and off boarding employees, payroll changes, leave administrations, benefit enrollments/changes, open enrollment, visa support issues, and HRIS troubleshooting; and provided HR… Show more Provided HR management support to CEO, CFO and leadership for multi-state remote based professional management consultant workforce serving hi-tech, telecommunications and retail clients. Managed one-stop HR support covering a broad range of needs including: typical HR administrative/tactical support such as on and off boarding employees, payroll changes, leave administrations, benefit enrollments/changes, open enrollment, visa support issues, and HRIS troubleshooting; and provided HR management support to Revel leaders (also to its’ sister company Motiv) on strategic issues such as compliance and audit support, employee relations, benefit negotiations and plan design, policy/handbook revisions, etc. Supervised temporary HR support staff as needed.Accomplishments:• Developed and implemented a new digital pre-boarding experience using ADP platform which improved new hires onboarding experience and reduced back office data entry; led process to convert Revel and Motiv to digital I-9 platform.• Designed and implemented a two-tier Parental Leave and Serious Illness Leave benefit to attract and retain talent; including cost benefit analysis, policy writing, HRIS implementation, and roll-out communications. • Ensured all HR documents and policy compliance for Seattle relocation (Seattle sick leave, wage theft, etc.); developed a new commuter benefit to address employee relocation concerns. • Supported national expansion efforts for both Revel and Motiv into new states; research state specific HR requirements and partner with legal counsel to contextualize offer templates, employment agreements, implement e-verify, and various policies as needed. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Provided strategic Human Resources advice and tactical support to the Executive Director and management team regarding a wide range of Human Resource issues. Managed all-aspects of HR including benefits and leave administration, compensation design and implementation, employee relations, performance management and discipline, compliance, HR records, full-cycle recruiting, and on-boarding, policy development and organizational development. Partnered with insurance broker, benefit vendors, and… Show more Provided strategic Human Resources advice and tactical support to the Executive Director and management team regarding a wide range of Human Resource issues. Managed all-aspects of HR including benefits and leave administration, compensation design and implementation, employee relations, performance management and discipline, compliance, HR records, full-cycle recruiting, and on-boarding, policy development and organizational development. Partnered with insurance broker, benefit vendors, and legal support to resolve HR issues. Supervised volunteer HR Assistant and custodial staff.Accomplishments:• Improved employees understanding of benefits; Flex Spending Account participation doubled in one year, and EAP and retirement planning benefit utilization increased. • Developed compensation structure for the organization including market trend analysis. Provided feasible recommendations for implementation that fit the organization's non-profit revenues and budgetary cycle.• Overhauled 45 job descriptions to ensure compliance with HR standards, improve role clarity and consistency within job families. Increased accountability for subsequent performance management design.• Re-built HR function and compliance after more than a year without HR; established systems, and streamlined processes. Show less

Kampala, Uganda

World Vision Uganda delivers services to the poor in over 52 locations across the country and has 1,000 staff. Designed and led capacity assessment review for Uganda office to improve ability to capture and manage business revenues (currently $14.9 million) from donors. Accomplishments:• Developed tools/survey instruments and conducted comprehensive data gathering scan of revenue streams recommending potential opportunities and building capacity for PDD and HR to conduct… Show more World Vision Uganda delivers services to the poor in over 52 locations across the country and has 1,000 staff. Designed and led capacity assessment review for Uganda office to improve ability to capture and manage business revenues (currently $14.9 million) from donors. Accomplishments:• Developed tools/survey instruments and conducted comprehensive data gathering scan of revenue streams recommending potential opportunities and building capacity for PDD and HR to conduct future assessments. • Conducted internal division capacity review including job description and performance management documentation review, advising HR on division staffing/structure revisions. • Positioned division and Uganda office for greater revenue growth and improved portfolio management through assessment tools, capacity building plan, and workforce planning. Show less

Sierra Leone Country Office

Core member of Country Management Team (CMT); represented grants issues and participated in decision-making about country team management for 85 staff such as disciplinary actions, relocations, and review of fiscal and HR policies. Supervised and managed 4 direct reports and coached 5 field based project staff. Conducted full lifecycle recruitments, staff development training and coaching, talent management, and workforce planning. Acting Country Director (CD) when CD was absent… Show more Core member of Country Management Team (CMT); represented grants issues and participated in decision-making about country team management for 85 staff such as disciplinary actions, relocations, and review of fiscal and HR policies. Supervised and managed 4 direct reports and coached 5 field based project staff. Conducted full lifecycle recruitments, staff development training and coaching, talent management, and workforce planning. Acting Country Director (CD) when CD was absent. Accomplishments:• Built capacity of Plan-Sierra Leone staff to better design, implement, and acquire funding for new grant products through strategic human resource development efforts, improving recruitment processes, funding and facilitating trainings on grant management skills and championing change management.• Developed grants team into strategic partners and expert collaborators to senior leaders, staff, departments, business unit leaders, and international colleagues involving 9 different nationalities across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa, earning recognition as a highly professional, dedicated team whose services/expertise were constantly in high demand.• Led business unit in design of over 45 new grant products that resulted in funds to significantly expand reach to more children and families and to add new types of services (health, water, and micro-enterprise).• Doubled the overall annual grants budget for Plan-Sierra Leone to approximately $4 million from $1.6 million and diversified portfolio to include EU and DFID funds and various other donors. Negotiated final presentation and design of all new grant products marketed to donors.• Ensured all grant products designed integrated with existing business unit services and that capacity issues such as training and workforce staffing for all involved organizations were built into design and budgets. Show less

Federal Way, Wa

Managed an 8-country portfolio of privately funded projects ($8.1M USD). Recommended strategy and annual funding allocations; monitored performance and partnered with field office staff/leaders to resolve inquiries from both internal fundraisers & external donors.

Mba, Leadership Development

Ba, English Pre-Law