Employee Relations Human Resources
Resume:
Grace A. Jibril
Bowie, MD ****0
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 19 years of Human Resource management including employee relations, training and recruitment experience.
Expertise in strategic management, employee relations, rewards, employee training and development, and risk management.
Over 15 years of experience overseeing HR functions in organizations with 150 plus employees.
Expertise in implementing staff training programs and effective team building exercises.
Strong knowledge of the structure of various rewards and benefits plans and programs.
General knowledge of the development and preparation of organization policies and procedures
Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
Proven leadership, problem solving and analytical skills.
Self motivated, results driven and goal oriented.
Demonstrated strength in working independently and as a team player to accomplish established goals.
Proven work ethic with ability to execute multi tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent communicator and customer service driven.
Expertise in event-coordination, workshop preparation, symposia, and management training.
Fluent in Swahili, Moderate French and Spanish; with some knowledge Arabic
WORK EXPERIENCE
State of Maryland - Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Annapolis, MD
05/16 – Present – Human Resources Director
Directs and oversee all HR functions for State Merit employees, 400 State and County Contractual employees, 80 County Merit employees, and 30 Consulltants.
Direct the hiring of all contractors and medical staff that require special licensure.
Use expertise in Employee Relations, Benefits/Compensation, Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the development of policies and procedures.
Manage department of 11 HR and Payroll professionals and a departmental budget of 30 million dollars
Oversee all classification, policy development and interpretation, payroll and timekeeping, licensing, training, staff development and EEO and Affirmative Action related matters
Act as subject matter expert and point of contact for all human resources personnel and employee relations matters.
Ensure compliance with FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, and all other related rules and regulations under Title VII.
Monitor legislative trends and articulate to management on how to recognize the benefits of understanding legal and regulatory processes as they relate to the the day to day operations.
Objectively coach staff and management through complex and difficult issues. Provide guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action.
Develop and implement employee leadership and professional development training programs such as New Hire Orientation and Supervisory Development Training.
Make recommendations to senior management on policies and procedures.
Work with County and State agencies on the development of system-wide policies and procedures.
Create, generate and update Salary pay scales in accordance with the Maryland Code of Regulations.
Chugach Alaska Corporation (DOL Contractor)
Washington, D.C.
09/07-5/16 – Sr. Human Resources Manager
Act as subject matter expert and point of contact for all human resources personnel and employee relations matters.
Manage a department of five HR professionals to ensure efficient implementation of all HR policies.
Oversee the Human Resource Department and all HR functions for 140 employees including all Recruitment, Employee Relations, Benefits/Compensation, Strategic Management and Organizational Development matters.
Provide expert HR related consultation to management at the strategic, administrative and operational level.
Partner with senior management on various HR Policies, procedures and relevant government regulations to ensure litigation avoidance and equitable treatment of employees.
Ensure compliance with FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, and all other related rules and regulations under Title VII.
Monitor legislative trends and articulate to management on how to recognize the benefits of understanding legal and regulatory processes as they relate to the the day to day operations.
Objectively coach staff and management through complex and difficult issues. Provide guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action.
Develop and implement employee leadership and professional development training programs such as New Hire Orientation and Supervisory Development Training.
Oversee talent activities through the use of performance management systems and work with management in the implementation of policies that enhance performance and morale.
Manage the administration of wage and salary programs, including labor grades per SCA (where applicable), the development of position descriptions and all other exempt/non-exempt (wage & hour) related matters.
The Home Depot – Regional Corporate Office
Baltimore, Maryland
10/05 – 09/07 – Regional Human Resources Manager
Oversee all HR functions for 3 Home Depot stores with over 300 employees located in Owings Mill, Eldersburg and Westminster, Maryland.
Oversee all recruitment and retention programs and ensure compliance with all federal and state laws related to pre-employment drug testing, background checks, personell files, I-9, public postings. Etc.
Provide In-house training to regional store employees on company policies & procedures, ethics, risk management and leadership and EEO.
Manage all company sponsored programs and conduct outreach to veteran and various no-profit organizations.
Ensure compliance with FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, and all other related rules and regulations under Title VII.
Provide expert consultation to store managers on organizational initiatives such as compensation, recruitment and benefits programs geared towards increasing morale and reducing attrition rates.
Develop and implement morale-booster programs through the creation of employee incentive programs such as staff social events, fundraisers and bonus programs.
Oversee the administration of staff benefits programs. Manage and implement the health, life, retirement and long & short term disability plans for all full and part-time employees in accordance with federal law.
Manage and coordinate all company sponsored community events such as Kaboom, DIY programs and the Home Depot Kids Workshop.
Act as liaison between the community leaders, corporate office, store management and staff on all employee relations and community related matters
The Justice Project Education Fund (A program of Campaign for a Landmine Free World)
Washington, DC
7/2003 – 9/2005 (cont.)
Human Resources Manager
Provide Human Resources management services or over 50 employees located in Washington, DC, Chicago Ill., and Nashville, TN
Oversee 6 local and regional HR Administrative staff to ensure optimal customer service is provided to regional sites.
Consult with company president and department VP on all HR related issues
Work with president on drafting budget for HR and Admin departments and ensure that spending is within budge parameters.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and jurisdictional laws as they relate to employee relation, wages and benefits.
Work with the company president in drafting budgets for all departments to ensure that departmental spending is within budge parameters.
Draft, amend and implement new company policies and procedures.
Manage and coordinate events including workshops, meetings/symposia and conferences.
Coordinate the submission of reports to funders – Ford Foundation and Pew Charitable Foundation
VVAF-Campaign for a Landmine Free World
Washington, DC
2/1998-7/2003
Human Resources and Administration Manager
Monitor and support the Director of HR and Administration with all hr and administrative procedures that ensure the smooth operation of the Foundation and its partner organizations.
Work with HR Director in the implementation of policies & procedures, and manage all staff benefits for 150 employees.
Effectively manage and monitor organizational culture and employee morale levels in all project country offices (Kosovo, Yemen, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Vietnam, Cambodia and Mozambique).
Coordinate the debriefing of US HQ staff at the State Department upon their return/re-entry into the US from project countries.
Manage all internal HR and Admin Functions/activities, including large meetings, social events and symposia.
Work with funders (US Aid, UNMAP, UNDP and Ford Foundation) to ensure grants are effectively implemented and periodic reports are submitted in a timely manner.
Generate proposals for all organizational related purchases and manage bidding process for various contractors.
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Master’s Degree in Employment Law – 2015
Univ. of Maryland at Bowie (Formely Bowie State University)
Bowie, MD
B.S. Journalism/Public Relations – 1997
Member of the Society for Human Resources
Certified - PHR
References
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