Human Resources Employee Relations
Resume:
Meredith Berens
********.******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Strategic HR professional with strong leadership in the development and implementation of human resources’ functions to achieve company objectives. Emphasis on the professional and personal development of C-level executives, key-talent and rising star employees. Uses a holistic approach to create productive work cultures by putting a priority on creativity and innovation. Highly skilled communicator who is expert at effectively navigating at all levels of results-driven, dynamic organizations. Professional Experience
Senior HR Advisor & Consultant 2017-Present
• Providing executive human resources advising and consultancy services. DreamWorks Animation 2005-2016
Head of International Human Resources
• Led team responsible for the creation of DreamWorks Animation’s international employee organizations in China, India, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, France the UK and Belgium. Built corporate structures that reflect both the unique culture of the international locale and DreamWorks’ creative spirit.
• Responsible for integration of multiple company-led M&A integrations.
• Oversaw all strategic human resources’ functions across multiple domestic and international business units. Emphasis on organizational development, including professional and leadership coaching, to support enterprise-wide effectiveness.
• Led executive-level strategic planning to identify short and long-term business goals and objectives.
• Planned and implemented domestic and international compensation and benefit programs and strategic staffing initiatives.
• Executive responsible for change-management activities due to office closures and staffing reductions.
• Responsible for studio-wide immigration and relocation services; in 2015, relocated over 100 domestic and international employees and handled over 115 immigration cases for DreamWorks’ employees.
• Head of internal employee communications and events, including Studio philanthropic and community service activities.
• Led the Studio to being featured as Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”, a list upon which DreamWorks Animation appeared in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
• Acted as Mentor and Coach to the HR team to promote positive company culture. 2
Human Resources Consultant 2004-2005
• Provided human resources consulting to clients including The Help Group (a non-profit organization) and DreamWorks Animation.
• Created company-wide recruitment processes, employee relations and training development programs.
• Implemented HRIS programs.
• Planned and executed performance review processes including 360 feedback programs. G4 Media, LLC 2001-2003
Vice President, Human Resources
• Responsible for creation of all strategic human resource functions for start-up cable television network (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comcast Corporation).
• Developed policies and procedures, recruitment programs, employee relations and counseling strategies, compensation programs and workforce performance plans.
• Created training programs to address the needs of the organization including leadership and career development, mandatory training and new hire orientation.
• Selected and implemented new HRIS system.
• Designed and implemented comprehensive benefit programs, including retirement planning, for freelance production employees.
IFILM Corporation 2000-2001
Vice President, Human Resources
• Strategic partner with executive management in the design and implementation of human resources’ infrastructure for entertainment-related internet website.
• Developed strategies for recruitment, employee retention and organizational development with a creative and diverse work environment.
• Created and managed compensation structures and developed salary analyses, benefit plans, performance evaluations and incentive stock option programs. Implemented HRIS system.
• Managed employee relations by emphasizing open communication; included counseling, supervisory training and addressing morale issues.
• Managed the integration of six acquisitions; required assimilation of people, human resources’ administration and benefit programs.
E! Networks, Inc. 1995-2000
Director, Human Resources/Benefits & Compensation
• Evaluated and designed national employee benefit programs related to health & welfare, disability and flexible spending accounts.
• Managed all retirement programs including 401(k) and executive retirement plans.
• Implemented compensation structures at all employee levels in addition to maintaining executive compensation and company-wide performance review programs.
• Developed and wrote company policies and handled employee relations issues.
• Responsible for employee training programs, new hire, benefit orientations and wellness programs.
• Responsible for employee safety, worker’s compensation, leaves of absence and COBRA compliance. 3
Education
Master of Science Degree – Human Resource Management University of Southern California
Anticipated graduation December 2018
Bachelor of Arts Degree – English/Writing
California State University, Northridge
Contact this candidate