Human Resources Project

Vivian A. Young

*** ******** ***** ( London, Ohio 43140 740-***-**** (cell) (

abh005@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Professional

Strategic and creative business partner with 8+ years of progressive Human

Resources experience in a variety of business environments. Proven

experience collaborating with business partners to drive initiatives in

support of organizational objectives. Demonstrated experience designing and

implementing a variety of Human Resources programs to facilitate and

influence change. Expertise in various HR functions as well as HR systems

and Microsoft Office. Energetic, creative thinker who drives results.

Skilled areas include:

Employee Relations Recruiting & Staffing HR Policies and Procedures

Training & Development Mergers & Acquisitions

Compensation Design & Implementation Regulatory Compliance

Performance Management Project Management

Human Resources Generalist

Provided HR support and consultation for sales division within Fortune 100

Company, including both exempt and non-exempt employees. As an organization

that previously lacked dedicated HR support, it was necessary to quickly

identify priorities, design and implement appropriate HR procedures in

alignment with corporate standards, as well as drive corporate initiatives,

manage employee relations issues and day-to-day HR operations. Also

facilitated training for managers regarding disciplinary processes and

procedures and various HR initiatives.

Accomplishments:

. Implemented process improvements and training initiatives resulting in

4% decrease to turnover ratio.

. Streamlined recruiting processes for client organization and partnered

with managers regarding processes and tools, job fit, hiring issues,

and candidate decisions.

. Partnered with external organizations to develop relations and market

potential recruiting opportunities.

. Collaborated with Corporate Recruiting to create summer internship

program resulting in placement of 28% of senior interns after

graduation.

. Facilitated employee engagement focus groups, partnered with senior

management to develop strategic initiatives to address engagement

issues. Implemented employee engagement programs that resulted in an

overall .17% increase from the previous year.

Compensation Design & Implementation

Provided support to multiple business partners with 800+ employees. Created

and implemented numerous Total Rewards Salary Systems, including

implementation of a job hierarchy/job banding process through market

pricing for several organizations, resulting in more efficient, streamlined

compensation practices and the ability to provide more flexible,

competitive pay. Served on enterprise project team responsible for design

and development of salary pay structure, as well as related process design

and implementation.

Accomplishments:

. Increased ability to attract and retain key roles and executives

through more competitive total cash and general compensation

practices.

. Partnered with HR and business leadership to provide education and

analysis that resulted in a 10% increase in competitive pay.

. Designed, developed and trained Corporate and Field HR Managers on new

salary administration policies and procedures.

. Lead pay structure communication initiatives for enterprise, served as

key member on project team responsible for developing and implementing

enterprise pay structure (33,000 + employees).

. Developed salary analysis tools to display market data as it aligned

with internal pricing. Educated HR Partners and business customers

regarding pay gaps.

. Partnered with business partner leadership to develop business case to

request additional dollars to address pay gaps. Resulted in the

business being awarded $200K to apply to employee pay.

Project Management

Served as Compensation Lead for enterprise Acquisition Project Team

responsible for integration of three companies as part of complex merger.

Met with leaders of each organization understand organizational structure.

Conducted onsite visits, facilitated interviews with managers and employees

and created recommended actions for implementation. Integrated 400+

employees into new jobs.

Lead project team that conducted FLSA study that impacted the exemption

status of 80+ employees. Presented findings and recommendations to

leadership. Provided educational training to management regarding FLSA

regulations and how to process overtime hours.

Employment History

NATIONWIDE, Columbus, OH (October 2000 - present)

. Compensation Specialist

. Senior Compensation Analyst

. HR Sr. Representative

. Compensation Analyst

. Human Resources Representative

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Ohio (July 1999 - March 2000)

. Faculty Services/Center for Dispute Resolution and Dave Thomas Center

for Adoption Law Supervisor/Coordinator

Education/Certifications/Professional Associations

. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY, Wilberforce, OH, Bachelor of Arts

. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (Columbus Center), Columbus, OH,

Masters in Science of Administration - Human Resources

. Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

. World at Work - National Compensation Professional Association

. Columbus Compensation Association Board Member - Local Compensation

Association chapter

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request

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