Elisha Triola
Hoover, Alabama 35226
Professional Memberships/Accomplishments
. Hoover Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees Member - 2008, 2009,
. Best Places to Work Awards Birmingham Business Journal- 2010, 2008,
2007 and 2006
. 2009 Top 40 Under 40 Professionals in Birmingham
. 2009 #1 HR Team in the Nation - T- Mobile
. 2008 #1 HR Team in the Nation - T- Mobile
. 2008 HR All Star Award - T-Mobile
. Q3 2006 HR All Star Award - T-Mobile
. Q3 2006 Power zone Award - T-Mobile
. Arthritis Foundation Team Recruitment Chairman and Walk Volunteer
. Women's Forum - Diversity Chairman - Bruno's Supermarkets, Inc. -2003-
2004
. Relay For Life Campaign Leader - Bruno's Supermarkets, Inc. -2003-2004
*raised over $80,000 for campaign
. United Way - 2003 Campaign Chairman
. World at Work, Birmingham Society for Human Resources Management,
National Society for Human Resources Management
Professional Experience
T-Mobile - August 2005 to present
Sr Manager, HR Business Partner - March 2011 - present
. Provide strategic direction and input regarding overall Human
Resource strategies that support the culture, company direction,
and the growth needs of the business and employees
. Work collaboratively with other groups to ensure the effective
development of pragmatic and timely programs and tools to drive
business goals; provides feedback on implementation and utilization
of tools to ensure flawless execution; responsible for representing
the client's needs
. Ensure compliance of all employment/labor laws through programs,
practices, policies, investigations, training, and actions
. Ensure that performance assessments are calibrated with department
and business results
. Provide expert advice, coaching, and counsel to leaders and
employees on HR programs, policy and procedures, employment/labor
laws, conflict resolution, change management, diversity, and
organizational development and design to promote a fair and
equitable work environment
. Respond to customer concerns around performance management,
improvement, harassment, discrimination, misconduct, employee
safety, teamwork, etc.
. Advise and assist on interventions and strategies to enhance T-
Mobile's Best Place to Perform and Grow
. Identify and recommend areas of improvement (e.g., ensures
acceptable levels of employee turnover, Employee Satisfaction
Survey results are delivered and actionable, clarification of
processes and developing procedures as needed, assures programs are
in place to motivate and retain employees, etc.)
. Provide leadership, coaching, and full-service day-to-day
management to direct reports
Human Resources Manager - August 2005 - March 2011
Manage and direct a world class human resources team for a financial care
call center.
. Provide and maintain a best place to work and perform environment.
. Supervise financial care recruitment staff to ensure customer care
recruitment goals are achieved and sound hiring decisions are made to
minimize employee turnover and minimize legal risk and liability.
. Provide advice and counsel to management staff and employees regarding
employee relations matters. Develop, implement and maintain human
resources practices and programs designed to enhance positive employee
relations.
. Assure compliance of all employment/labor laws through programs,
practices, policies, investigations and actions. Develop and provide
continuous training on employment law/Human Resources issues (i.e.
sexual harassment, FMLA, documentation & discipline, positive employee
relations, etc.) to managers and supervisors to ensure fair and legal
practices regarding employee relations issues.
. Assist and coordinate with site Facility Manager in the administration
of workplace safety including coordinating training programs and
assists in administering workers compensation.
. Create and maintain incentive/bonus metrics for all of customer care
human resources teams nationally. Maintain equitable pay practices by
implementing call center compensation programs (to include base pay
and bonus programs) ensuring they are aligned with corporate
guidelines. Ensure timely and accurate resolution of any local payroll
issues.
. Work closely with HR Managers at all centers ensuring alignment in
policies, practices, and programs. Frequent management of projects
that impact all call centers nationally.
Saks Incorporated - February 2004 to August 2005
Compensation / Equity Manager
Develop and implement pay plans for both exempt and non-exempt
associates.
Manage the performance review/merit increase process.
Ensure compliance with internal policy and State and Federal law.
Manage the corporate and operations bonus plans and the long-term
incentive plan program.
Bruno's Supermarkets, Inc. - August 2000 to February 2004
Corporate Human Resources Manager - January 2003 to February 2004
. Lead the company diversity initiatives and create a diverse culture
through education and recruitment efforts.
. Council and guide employees regarding a wide array of employee
relations issues. Manage the employee benefits team.
. Author and uphold the corporate policy handbook.
. Manage the company re-organization/change management process. Manage
and oversee the recruitment function.
. Develop and implement performance appraisal training and individual
development planning and manage and direct the performance appraisal
process.
. Manage and supervise the processing of Executive payroll using ADP
payroll software.
. Direct the company wide leave management process, COBRA
administration, HIPAA compliance, FMLA administration, and FLSA
guidelines.
. Plan and communicate special events including; charity events,
luncheons, and service award celebrations.
. Manage and edit the creation of the company wide quarterly newsletter.
. Manage and direct the company problem response line.
Compensation Manager / HRIS Project Team Leader - August 2000 to January
2003 -
. Communication, implementation, administration of all base compensation
programs including job evaluations using the Hay system, pay
administration and performance appraisal.
. Manage the company 401k and supplemental savings programs.
. Oversee the company stock purchase plan, service award plan and
performance share grant program.
. Develop and conduct basic compensation classes for the Human Resources
department and other key management.
. Develop and implement performance appraisal training and individual
development planning.
. Supervise and manage the company wide leave management process, COBRA
Administration, HIPAA compliance, FMLA administration, and FLSA
guidelines.
. Manage the employee benefits team.
. Provide quarterly diversity and turnover reporting reports.
. Project Lead overseeing implementation of Cyborg HRIS system, Jobs
Express kiosk for 174 stores and creation of a manager and employee
self service payroll/compensation system for all locations.
JLS Technical Staffing - February 2000 to August 2000
Marketing Manager / Technical Recruiter
South Trust Bank Corporation - December 1993 to August 1999
HR Generalist/Human Resources Officer - March 1997 to August 1999
Compensation Administrator/Human Resources Office - December 1995 to March
1997
Compensation Specialist/Position Control Manager - December 1994 to
December 1995
Position Control Specialist - June 1994 to December 1994
Client Services Specialist - December 1993 to June 1994
Computer Related Skills
Share Point, Office 2007, SAP, Workscape, Success Factor, DocuLink,
People Soft HRIS, Cyborg HRIS, People Soft Report Writer, Cognos
Report Writer, Infomaker, Excel, Word, Group Wise, Outlook, Lotus
Notes, ADP Payroll, Report Smith, Lotus 123, Word Perfect, Lotus Word
Pro, Access, Micro Soft Project, Sametime, Power Point, Lotus
Graphics, Crystal Report Writer, Org Plus, GEAC, Dbase, Fast Track,
Internet, Share Point.