Diane S. Ekins
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Human Resource Professional
Extensive Human Resource Management Experience with Emphasis
in Associate Relations, Training, and Recruiting
Expertise in associate relations, making recommendations for management and associates in employment practices, policy violations, legal liabilities, and conflict resolution. Customer-service focused and known for being responsive to employee needs. Consultative and insightful approach with a focus on developing and managing relationships. Detail-oriented, organized, and consistent.
Legal Compliance Employee Relations Accommodations/Leaves Training
Professional Experience
Associate Relations, Consultant 2016-present
Landed Travel
PayPal, Draper UT
eBay, Draper UT
HOME DEPOT, Atlanta, GA 2005 – 2016
Associate Advice and Council Group, Manager 2010 – 2016
Oversaw National Corporate Associate Relations.
·Achieved top performer awards for 6 years by exceeding both quality and quantity during handling of investigation cases with monthly scores of 98 – 100%.
·Chosen as dedicated HR manager for high-risk California store, concurrently performing regularly assigned investigations.
·Reduced corporate litigation on discrimination cases by making recommendations based on federal and state laws as well as compliance with corporate policies.
·Recognized for achieving highest number of investigations in the first 5 years of department's organization.
·Received Top Investigator award for 1st quarter of 2015.
HR Manager 2006 – 2010
Performed HR generalist functions for 15 Utah stores.
·Leveraged training and corporate relations expertise, overseeing and facilitating training, new-employee orientations, benefits, recruiting, and associate relations.
·Selected out of 23 HR professionals as 1 of 6 to advance in position when the corporation laid off all others, based on high achievement of duties, knowledge of corporate policy, and dedication to the organization.
·Known for creatively reaching 100% in 401K enrollment; over 95% achievement in associate training; and top performer results in Employer of Choice surveys.
Additional Experience
SUTHERLAND INSTITUTE, Salt Lake City, UT
HR and Corporate Manager
TEKLUTION, LLC, Salt Lake City, UT
Human Resource Director
FRANKLIN Covey, Salt Lake City, UT
Training Coordinator
Senior Employment Specialists
SUCKER SHAPERS INTERNATIONAL, Salt Lake City, UT
Owner / CEO
Education
Organizational Development, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Software Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products; experience in Microsoft and Macintosh design programs.