Ravinder (Ravi) Nagra, PHR

Woodbridge, VA *****

E-mail: ac1ndf@r.postjobfree.com

Cell Phone #: 703-***-****

Professional Summary:

A proactive and team-focused Human Resources Business Partner with extensive experience in all functions of human resources, including strategic planning, HRIS, talent management, employee engagement, employee relations, benefits administration, labor relations (CBA), compensation, training & development, mergers & acquisitions, policy & compliance, change management and performance management. Respected for integrity, sensitivity and timely response to employee problems & concerns while supporting management policies/processes and goals. Experienced HR professional in supporting federal contracts and a strong understanding of SCA and DBA requirements.

Work Experience:

Sr. HR Business Partner (Consultant) August 2016 to Present Siemens/Ameresco

• Partner with Business Leader in each segment to provide HR guidance on HR policies and procedures; support key HR initiatives in each segment and demonstrate competencies in leading change; develop and implement performance management and employee development programs

• Develop/train/implement innovative performance management system throughout the organization resulting in improving employee performance and aligning performance with organizational goals and objectives

• Enhance employee relations training and improve communication between employees and management by facilitating intervention plans, which includes employee engagement and 360 employee feedback

• Lead project team to develop new policies and implementation of new HR programs (Workday, ADP, Fusion, Taleo, iCIMS, SuccessFactors and PeopleSoft)

• Conduct special investigations, studies, projects and other HR initiatives as needed to meet overall company and department strategic goals and initiatives

• Develop strategies to meet staffing needs and supervise recruiting process; building a strong pipeline of candidates through various internal and external resources; manage candidate experience through onboarding and new hire orientation

CBRE

Johnson Controls Inc (CBRE acquired JCI GWS)

Human Resource Manager (HRBP) November 2008 to June 2016 Provided strategic direction to South East Region’s 50+ business facilities; customized a distinctive HR approach by providing guidance on business acumen, compensation, HR policies, practices, and initiatives

• Employee Relation/Performance Management: Coached managers on conflict resolution techniques, succession planning, performance management, career development opportunities, talent management, performance improvement plans; held exit meetings which provided data to aid in retention strategies; provided coaching and counseling on highly sensitive employee relation matters; determined training and development needs to create an environment of continual learning and growth; coached managers on creating and delivering performance improvement plans and probation documents

• Leadership: Supported Human Resources activities for assigned Facility Management Accounts to ensure the standardized application of policies, procedures, and practices; served as key staff support person by providing counsel, advice, recommendations and actions relating to HR matters; collaborated with managers to assess talent and build comprehensive succession plans for the region

• Training: Partnered with managers to determine training needs and organized monthly/quarterly training opportunities; trained managers on developing effective Performance Improvement Plans, administered programs such as service awards, tuition reimbursement, special recognition, safety awards and newsletters to drive positive employee morale including employee recognition, attendance, production and team player awards and incentives; counseled employees and managers on FMLA and STD leaves to minimize the impact on business; provided ongoing training on HR policies to include harassment training, employment laws, recruiting & hiring, compensation, performance management and employee relations.

• Recruitment: Developed strategies to meet staffing needs and supervised recruiting process. Built a strong pipeline of candidates through various internal and external resources; screened candidates on their technical skills, experience, and education: performed reference check, background checks, and completed the full hiring/onboarding process

• Represented the company at unemployment hearings or at other legal claims

• Supported HR activities on account mergers and acquisitions process Provident Bank

HR Generalist May 2002 to April 2006

Administered and coordinated Human Resources activity and fulfilled all staffing needs; provided hands-on training on employee development and helped resolve employee relation matters at all levels (exempt and nonexempt)

• Strategic: Facilitated strategic discussions with leadership monthly; identified and provided solutions for HR challenges within the line of business to include marketing/sourcing strategies, turnover/staffing strategies, employee relations and general employment law issues; counseled management on HR programs, practices, policies and initiatives

• Employee Relations: Led employee relations investigations and made recommendations for issue resolution; provided advice and counsel to employees and managers as appropriate to resolve employee issues and minimize exposure and risk for the company; understood and proactively identified potential issues that could affect employee retention, the company’s reputation as an employer, or profitability

• Performance Management: Coached management on performance and behavioral issues while protecting the important relationship between supervisor and employee; ensured that performance management systems added value and encouraged clear feedback on performance and career development

• Recruitment: Based on business needs, sourced, recruited, screened and interviewed qualified candidates for non-exempt and exempt positions; conducted new hire orientations and ensured all new hire paperwork was filled completely and accurately and oversaw onboarding process

• Banking Support: Led the financial center employees in establishing an environment that achieved all sales and service performance objectives, facilitated teamwork and retained the best employees; served as a leader by exhibiting professionalism, promoting service awareness, being operationally sound and possessing strong leadership and teamwork skills

Education:

• PHR certification obtained from SHRM

• Kumaun University, India – Bachelors in Commerce (HR)

• West Springfield High School, Springfield, VA

Skills:

HRIS Software: WorkDay, People Soft, HRIS, Taleo, Fusion, PeopleFluent, 4Success, SuccessFactor, ADP, iCIMS Microsoft Office

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