Gwendolyn C. Hearns ***************@*****.***
SENIOR LEVEL HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE
Transforming Cultures, Building Corporate Infrastructure and Engaging Employees Proactively
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, who has shaped high performing cultures at Fortune 500 and major growth brands with progressive technical resources, prolific communications and robust development programs that results in double digit growth. Employs current human capital practices that attract and retain entry level - high potential talent. Develops executable strategy that motivates teams individually and financially to exceed the corporate objectives through various economic cycles
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & EXPERTISE
HILTON, INC Memphis, TN 2016 – Present
Human Resources Benefits Analyst
Monitors eligibility, limitations, and restrictions of plan participation and ensures compliance with both plan provisions and government requirements.
Responds to questions, issues involving al benefits programs
Oversee processing QMSCO responses / Conduct Benefits orientation /Workflow processing
Compiles, analyzes and reports benefit data including employee, benefit plan and financial for Benefit's strategic planning and evaluation, best practices and benchmark surveys.
RANDSTAD STAFFING Memphis, TN (Contractor) 2015 - 2016
HR Staffing Consultant
Planned and implemented strategic objectives, including full cycle recruiting using applicant tracking system
Gained new accounts for Randstad to achieve new accounts averaging 13% growth
Result oriented in business, sales and customer service and client services (Awarded for overall Client Satisfaction)
Led and directing the newly selected employees to understand the working environment and culture, with the required flexibility
JESSIE B’S WORLD FAMOUS RESTAURANT AND FOOD PRODUCTS Petal, Oak Grove and Hattiesburg, MS 2011- 2015
Senior Human Resources Business Partner (3 locations)
Served as the HR Business Partner
Guided leaders and associates through performance, change management and organizational design initiatives
Identified and diagnosed problems to drive solutions and alignment with culture, values and business needs
Collaborated with leaders to acquire and develop top talent from within the organization
Implemented and assessed the needs of associate training and development based on business strategy in order to help close gaps between current and future skill sets
Reduced costs per year by collaborating closely with legal department to create an in-house total comp statement including implications for taxes and social security; produced a better-quality analysis at lower costs
Responsible for payroll, benefits administration
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN, AMERSIPEC & FURNITURE MEDIC & INSTAR Memphis, TN, 2009 - 2011
Senior Regional Human Resources Manager Level II
Served as key member of Leadership team & HR leader to corporate headquarters with dual reporting to Pres. & HR-VP
Quickly establish rapport with employees; balance client-relationship needs with organizational goals, cost controls, and compliance requirements to create a positive work environment.
Implemented corporate values identified by President and senior leadership that transformed a passive workforce into performance based workforce that produced more revenues for the organization and more income for themselves
Co - facilitated annual succession planning and organization review sessions with the management team
Advised on change management initiatives and initiated a 360 – feedback session for senior leadership and field team mates
SERVICEMASTER MERRY MAIDS (Promoted) Memphis, TN 2008 - 2009
HR Manager Level I
Member of executive management strategic planning team
Guided and advised branch managers on budget preparation and approvals
HR point of contact for field Operations and Fleet Maintenance needs offering guidance to over 500 + service centers managers and employees
Oversaw routine and complex investigations
KM LOGISTICS Memphis, TN 2004 - 2008
Organizational Training Director
Eliminated company liability to lawsuits by creating policies and culture resulting in fair and lawful work environment adhering to state and local employment law, saving company multiple legal action and expenses
Designed, planned and executed the ISO process using flow charts
Developed employee training program and materials resulting in increased customer service and sales growth of 8% annually
Created employee performance based evaluations and materials for all positions, conducted exit interviews
Introduced Organizational Survey and 360o Assessment processes. Lead organizational development initiatives resulting from survey to improve employee satisfaction by 7%.
Developed and implemented a safety system to exceed OSHA requirements, minimize recordable, control costs, and reward employees
EDUCATION
B.S in Health and Human Science (Education) - University of Southern MS, Hattiesburg MS
MA Business Management (to be completed) Online studies
SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
Application Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Workforce, Workday, Timekeeping, SAP, Time Guard, ICIMS/Recruiter, Forecast, PeopleSoft, Kronos, Lotus Notes,Taleo, Oracle, HRIS, Workflow .
Strategic Human Resources Planning
High Performance Talent Acquisition
Training and Development & Facilitation
Change Management & Reengineering
Succession Planning & Development
Performance Compensation Programs
Merger & Acquisition Restructuring
Full Cycle Recruiting
Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion
Benefits Analyst