My role as a Human Resource professional includes the following experience:

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Strategic Management Developed and shaped organizational policies related to the organization’s management of it’s human resources Provide direction and guidance during changes in organizational processes, operations, and culture that balance the expectations and needs of the organization and its employees Participate as a partner in the organization’s strategic planning process Provide information for the organizational budgeting process, including budget development and review Interpret information related to the general business environment, industry practices and developments, and technological developments from external sources in order to participate in strategic planning and policy making Interpret information related to the organization’s operations from internal sources, including financial and accounting, marketing, operations, information technology, and individual employees, in order to participate in strategic planning and policy making Establish strategic relationships with individuals in the organization to influence organizational decision making Cultivate leadership and ethical values in self and others through modeling and teaching Establish relationships/alliances with key individuals in the community and in professional capacities to assist in meeting the organization’s strategic needs Monitor legislative environment for proposed changes in law and take appropriate action to support, modify, or stop the proposed action   Human Resource Development   Ensure compliance of compensation and benefits with applicable federal, stated and local laws affecting training Conduct needs analyses to identify and establish priorities regarding human resource development Develop and implement training programs Evaluate training programs Evaluate programs to assess employee’s potential for growth and development in the organization Evaluate change management programs and activities Evaluate performance management programs and procedures Evaluate programs to meet the unique needs of particular employees Utilize ABRA software program to develop a database of  employee’s skills Develop programs to meet the unique needs of particular employees Implement programs to meet the unique needs of particular employees
Workforce Planning and Employment Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate affirmative action programs to avoid discrimination Conduct job analysis to write job descriptions and develop job competencies Establish hiring criteria based on the competencies needed Assess internal workforce, labor market, and recruitment agencies to determine availability of qualified applicants Identify internal and external recruitment methods and implement within the context of organization’s goals and objectives Develop strategies to market the organization to potential applicants Establish and implement selection procedures, including interviewing, testing, and reference and background checking Design, facilitate, and conduct orientation process, including review of performance standards for new hires and transfers Evaluate selection and employment process for effectiveness and implement changes if indicated Perform and administer post-offer employment activities such as employment agreements, relocation agreements, and medical examinations Develop and implement organizational exit process, including unemployment insurance claim responses
Employee and Labor Relations   Promote, monitor, and measure the effectiveness of employee relations activities Develop and implement employee relations programs that will create a positive organizational culture Assist in establishing work rules and monitor their application and enforcement to ensure fairness and consistency Communicate and ensure understanding by employees of laws, regulations, and organizational policies Develop, implement, and monitor grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures to ensure fairness and consistency Resolve employee complaints filed with federal, state, and local agencies involving employment practices Respond to union organizing activity Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local workplace health and safety laws and regulations
Occupational Health, Safety and Security Implement workplace injury/occupational illness procedures-OSHA compliances Implement safety training and incentive programs Evaluate the effectiveness of safety prevention, training, and incentive programs Develop/select, implement, and evaluate incident and emergency response plans Implement injury/occupational illness prevention programs Determine and implement health and wellness programs needed for the organization Implement security plans to protect employees   Compensation and Benefits: Ensure compliance of compensation and benefits with applicable federal, state, and local laws Analyze, develop, implement, and maintain compensation policies and a pay structure consistent with the organization’s strategic objectives Develop, select and implement a payroll system Analyze and evaluate pay rates based on internal worth and external market conditions Administer payroll functions Conduct a benefit plan needs assessment and determine/select the plans to be offered, considering the organization’s strategic objectives Maintained and implemented expatriate and foreign national compensation and benefit programs Communicate the compensation and benefits plan and policies to the workforce