MARIE B. GODI
**** *. ******* **., ********, MO *3122
314-***-**** ( *******@***.***
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES: Generalist, Manager
Highly accomplished and driving human resources leader with expertise
defining and directing major strategic improvements in competitive, global
business environment.
. Superior problem solving skills necessary to ensure efficient
utilization of budget and human capital resources.
. Communicates effectively with employees, senior management and
executives to support existing and future business needs.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Organizational Development ( Change Management ( Human Resource Strategies
(
Effective Training Design and Delivery ( Efficiency ( Workforce Planning &
Implementation (
Benefits & Compensation ( HRIS Design & Implementation ( Employee
Development
Recruiting, Hiring & Negotiations ( Employee Relations ( HR Policy &
Procedure Development
Regulatory Compliance ( International HR Management ( Assessment Tool
Design/Implementation
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Montana State Fund ( 2010-Present
A public organization that works with government to build a viable
workers' compensation system, improve operational efficiencies, and give
employers flexible coverage at competitive prices.
Human Resource Generalist
. Establish recruiting policies and practices utilizing innovative sourcing
solutions
. Design and select applicant tracking system and learning management
system
. Coach leaders and team members on employee relations, the Collective
Bargaining Agreement, and laws and regulations
. Develop training materials that meet compliance requirements as well as
address employee development, succession planning and career goals.
. Design strategic onboarding program for new employees to produce
immediate engagement in the company and their roles.
. Establish policies and procedures for union and non-union employees
. Primary resource for FMLA and ADA administration
monsanto, St. Louis, Missouri ( 1996-2010
Global agricultural leader producing large and small-acre crop technology
with 22K employees worldwide.
Biotechnology St. Louis Human Resource Generalist (2007-Present)
Oversee 3 St. Louis location Biotech programs, Technology Finance and
Technology Alliance Teams, and Biofuels program totaling approximately 350
full-time employees. Direct and support senior leaders to create effective
people strategies for future business needs. Identify and develop
financial, tax and benefit implications of expat assignments. Define
benchmarking for base compensation and incentives for internal transfers
and new hires. Manage and support recruiting, coaching and strategic
organizational design. Perform numerous HR functions including benefits
administration, Affirmative Action Plan management and leadership
development. Identify and manage performance issues and advise any
disciplinary action as necessary.
Organizational Leadership
. Spearheaded 15% efficiency improvement by leading major change efforts
throughout organization.
. Led establishment of 3 international organization structures (major
company expansion opportunities) and associated compensation strategies.
. Manage year-end incentive rewards and Development, Performance & Reward
process for entire Technology unit (1,000+ employees).
Program Development
. Designed and implemented strategic onboarding program for new Genomics
employees to greatly improve employees' engagement into highly matrixed
organization.
. Developed and conducted harassment prevention, ethics training and
Career Development Program for Technology Organization.
. Created new strategic workforce planning to incorporate corporate long
range plan and link with other HR strategies including key talent
acquisition, development, succession planning and retention.
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MONSANTO (continued)
Talent Acquisition Specialist (2005-2007)
Led strategic full life cycle recruitment, retention and intern program
development. Utilized various recruiting tools from online resources to
higher education and conference recruitment. Worked with hiring managers to
create recruiting strategies that met skill gap and future needs. Performed
job audits, prepared job descriptions, and created tracking tool to monitor
staffing metrics. Determined compensation packages, negotiated offers and
completed onboarding for new hires.
. Defined, developed and implemented highly effective and responsive
staffing function, leadership development program, and succession plan
during period of rapid business growth.
. Minimized hiring process to only 24-hour turnaround time for offers
during accelerated business growth period.
. Researched, selected, and executed assessment tool for evaluation of new
candidates and current employees.
. Developed comprehensive, efficient Onboarding Program.
. Established interview screening, safety training and onboarding process
for seasonal and contract workers.
Assistant to Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer (1999-2005)
Partnered with EVP/CTO and supported, planned and managed business
schedules. Managed people review materials and annual incentives for 4,250
employees. Directed and administered employee performance reviews for
direct reports and scientific organization award and recognition programs.
Served as customer and business liaison and supported executive programs
throughout organization.
. Wrote/prepared Technology Organization's EEO/AAP report including
extensive data cleanup.
. Designed and implemented database for mergers and acquisitions to track
value captured for business transactions - defined protocol for
expansion of database throughout organization.
HR Specialist - Mergers & Acquisitions and Foundations (1997-1999)
Managed HR issues for group. Performed full-cycle recruiting, interpreted
HR policies, processed new employees and created separation packages.
Prepared various government reports.
HR Specialist - Growth Division (1997)
Implemented full range of HR support for division including
salary/incentive issues management, benefits administration, recruiting
strategies and hiring processes.
HR Specialist - Protiva Division (1996-1997)
Supported division and applied basic HR processes for management coaching,
counseling, performance management and other HR related issues.
. Successfully developed and applied HR policies and procedures for
division that lacked HR support thus far in organizational history.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin
Professional Human Resource (PHR) certification from Human Resource
Certification Institute (HRCI)
Certificate in Employee Law, Institute of Applied Management and Law
AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Steps 1 & 2 Certified Trainer
360 Assessment Certified Administrator
Ken Blanchard Certified Traininer for Situational Frontline
Leadership