Vivian A. Young
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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