Human Resource Management
Resume:
Robbin Drew Elliott
Milford, CT *6461
(H)203-***-**** (C)203-***-****
********@*****.***
SR. HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results oriented Human Resource professional that has displayed keen
business acumen and ability to partner with the business to meet objectives
and goals. Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills to
deliver results while acting as a change manager and strategist for the
business. .
CORE COMPETENCIES
Employee Relations and Change Management Inclusion and Diversity
Policy
Talent Management and Employee Engagement Labor Law
Succession Planning
Workforce Planning HRIS - SAP Immigration Law
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
PITNEY BOWES INC.
. Led the workforce reduction and execution of a multimillion dollar
reorganization supporting Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing .
Including the drafting and legal review of supporting business case
. Designed and implemented mentorship component to the Pitney Bowes'
INROADS summer internship program
. Researched, provided human resource data for and analyzed business case
regarding ROI on proposed relocation of manufacturing and logistical
facilities
. Created "first ever" CEO Breakfast and Recognition event resulting in
increased employee engagement despite ongoing restructuring activities
. Partnered with Total Rewards COE to create job hierarchies across
Engineering and Service functions to improve business compensation
alignment across business units.
. Led the design and execution of a corporate-wide immigration procedure
and compliance program. This included directing outside immigration
counsel, developing training materials and organizing and participating
in HR management training.
. Streamlined organization wide garnishment process to deliver over $75,000
in savings for attorneys' fees and creditor payouts
. Successfully identified and developed internal talent for which the
business had invested time and educational resources resulting in
increased succession planning and bench strength
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PITNEY BOWES INC.
SR. Human Resource Generalist (2006-2010)
Responsible for delivering Human Resources expertise in various areas such
as staffing, employee relations, workforce relations, training, benefits
and compensation, leadership development, change management, performance
coaching, strategic business planning, diversity management, conflict
management, organization effectiveness, etc.
. Partnered with business on organizational wide HR Transformation
initiative in restructuring more than 100 positions with no resulting
legal or employee relations issues.
Human Resource Generalist (2005-2006)
Responsible for partnering with business to deliver Human Resources
expertise in performance management, training, manager coaching and
conflict resolution.
. Led HR task force in change management activities surrounding the
relocation of the manufacturing facility and the resulting workforce
restructure.
Advisor, Immigration and HR Legal Administration (2002-2005)
Responsible for delivering Employment Law/Labor Relations expertise to
internal clients enterprise wide. This was accomplished by partnering with
in-house labor counsel to deliver immigration, expatriate, employee
relations and labor law guidance. In addition, worked closely with outside
counsel to deliver best in class solutions to employment and benefit law
issues, as well as negotiated with opposing outside counsel to bring
matters to a favorable resolution.
. Advised internal business partners on emerging trends in employment
law to limit organization exposure and liability to legal action
resulting in over 1M of legal fees savings year over year.
. Supervised HR legal support staff.
Legal Representative (1998 - 2002)
Responsibilities included: assisting with employee relations
investigations, participation in litigation avoidance for managers and
senior management, project management and research regarding international
labor laws and benefit issues, as well as managing and forecasting yearly
departmental budget of over 4M.
PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
COHEN & WOLF (1995 - 1997)
Legal Secretary
Duties Included: Drafting and word-processing of legal documents and
pleadings; Assisting Litigation Department Chair in seminar and meeting
coordination; Assisting litigation paralegals in various litigation
projects (i.e. trial preparation), Monitoring client files and maintaining
extensive client contact; Legal transcription; Proof reading of legal
documents and other duties as needed.
DAY, BERRY & HOWARD (1986 - 1995)
Legal Secretary
Duties included: Monthly billing of clients; Word-processing of legal
documents; Deposition Summaries; Organization of files; Drafting of
pleadings; Travel arrangements; Trial preparation, as well as extensive
contact with clients and senior management.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Small Business Management, University of Phoenix
Expected Graduation: March 2011
Certifications:
. SHRM Certification, Human Resource Management
Villanova University
. AAA Certified Internal Mediator
. Yellow Belt - Six Sigma
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