Human Resources Manager

DeSHAWN BARRETT

Chicago, IL ( 614-***-**** ( **********@*****.*** (

www.linkedin.com/in/deshawnb

SUMMARY

Results-oriented, detailed, certified, and passionate Human Resources

professional with over 10 years of comprehensive experience. Background

includes consistent promotions to positions of increased responsibility.

Skilled in associate relations, associate engagement, performance

management, onboarding, recruiting, contingent labor management, associate

surveys, change management, interpretation of company policies, benefits,

and compensation, and knowledge of federal employment laws.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AFN, LLC, Chicago, IL 2012 to Present

HR GENERALIST

Provide Human Resources support throughout the talent life-cycle for over

200 exempt and non-exempt associates in Sales, Operations, Customer

Service, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Finance, Loss Prevention,

Claims, and Legal Services.

. Manage the development and success of 1 non-exempt direct report while

providing counsel to leadership, managers, and team members on issues

related to associate relations, change management, organizational

structure, career development, performance management, disciplinary

actions, benefits, compensation, and interpretation of company policies

. Lead the implementation of the Paycor HRIS through system configuration,

creation of policies and procedures, and system training

. Partner with the VP, Human Resources in the configuration,

implementation, and training of the online performance management system

. Manage the quarterly and yearly review process and administration of the

bonus program and annual merit increases in partnership with the AFN

Leadership Team

. Developed, implemented, and manager the branded recognition program which

includes formal and informal recognition avenues

. Create and facilitate the new manager onboarding program which consists

of Writing Performance Objectives, Conducting 1-on-1 Conversations, HR &

Talent Management for Managers, and Crucial Conversations

. Conduct investigations with executives, managers, and individual

contributor team members on associate relations issues

. Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding in partnership with the

Learning & Development Specialist; Conduct exit interviews and provide

relevant feedback to managers; Create and maintain organizational charts;

Maintain HR metrics and process payroll in partnership with the HR

Operations Manger

. Create a fun, open, and comfortable work environment through positive

associate relations

Limited Brands, Columbus, Ohio 2007 to 2011

SENIOR HR GENERALIST, Victoria's Secret PINK (2009 - 2011)

Provided Human Resources support throughout the talent life-cycle for over

100 associates in Business Operations, Design, Product Development,

Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Deployment, Marketing &

Creative Services, and Visual Merchandising in Columbus, OH and New York,

NY. Managed the seasonal HR budget of $4,000,000 in partnership with the

Director of HR and Finance.

. Partnered with hiring managers and agencies to oversee the contingent

labor hiring process for over 60 temporary/freelance workers.

Participated in agency rate negotiation discussions and a temp labor

reorganization which resulted in savings of over $200,000 to the budget.

Partnered with Procurement Services in the rollout of a new contingent

labor management system.

. Provided counsel to leadership, managers, and associates on issues

related to career development, performance management, benefits,

compensation, and company policies.

. Coordinated the United Way Campaign for Columbus and New York associates;

efforts included creating different activities to drive participation,

which led to a 10% increase in campaign participation from 2009 to 2010.

The 2010 activities raised more than $12,000 towards the United Way

Campaign.

. Managed the summer internship program, in partnership with University

Relations, resulting in 13 internship hires for 2010.

. Partnered with Director of HR and Compensation in the administration of

annual merit increases.

. Participated in the administration of the annual Associate Opinion Survey

and facilitated feedback and action meetings upon receiving the results.

Led action toward Associate Recognition for 2009, which helped result in

a 30% favorable increase in associates' perception of action taken for

the 2010 survey.

. Managed and maintained regular HR reporting and metrics, including the

communication and compliance of the quarterly Manager Self Service (MSS)

Validation in PeopleSoft; Created and maintained associate files and

organizational charts.

RECRUITER, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS (2008 - 2009)

Recruited top undergraduate talent through different mediums in partnership

with universities and student organizations which included career fairs,

panel discussions, networking events, and internship/full time job

postings.

. Coordinated interviews and events in partnership with the various

enterprise functions. The Limited Logistics Services interview event

yielded 35 candidates to hire for 9 positions.

. Conducted enterprise overview presentations at panel discussions with

university student-led organizations.

. Created and fostered relationships with over 20 Limited Brands functional

leaders, hiring managers, university career services, and student

organizations.

. Planned and organized the Enterprise Internship Program and all materials

in partnership with the Learning & Development team.

SENIOR HR COORDINATOR, Mast Industries (2007 - 2008)

. Managed the Service Award and Seasonal Recognition Program for over 10

countries/locations while partnering with Mast Global Leadership, Robbins

Co. and American Express Incentive Services to ensure timely arrival of

awards.

. Coordinated the US and Far East permanent and temporary requisition

approval process in partnership with Finance.

. Managed the Mast US University Relations program which produced 4

undergrad hires for 2007-2008; 6 internship hires and 3 converts upon

graduation in 2008-2009.

. Managed the Tax Equalization payments for expatriates in partnership with

PricewaterhouseCoopers.

. Facilitated quarterly onboarding sessions, monthly associate events, and

managed and maintained regular HR reporting and associate files.

. Coordinated philanthropic events, as well as, managed the production and

sale of the Mast Cares Cookbook raising approximately $6,000 for the Mast

Cares Fund.

Cheerleaders of America, Inc., Columbus, Ohio 2002 to 2007

SENIOR STAFFING COORDINATOR (2005 - 2007)

. Provided departmental leadership through advising and training team in

the organization's HR processes, procedures, and policies.

. Managed the Staffing Assistant through coaching and monitoring attendance

and performance.

. Recruited and sourced candidates through cold calling, attending

conferences, job postings, and internal referrals.

. Screened applications for over 300 national events, created interview

schedules, and conducted interviews with hiring managers.

. Processed all new hire paperwork with initial benefits administration and

conducted new hire orientations for over 500 employees per year.

. Ensured timeliness of submitted payroll and bonuses for over 70

employees, contract labor payments, and expense reimbursement to the

Accounting Department. Processed payroll for the instructional staff

during the summer of 2006 using the ADP payroll system.

. Addressed general employee issues regarding compensation, benefits, and

company policies.

. Assisted the Vice President of Operations with Worker's Compensation

Claims & Programs.

. Created Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Reports and complete forms to

ensure OSHA compliance and employee health and safety.

. Coordinated travel, schedules, and managed staff for national events with

over 7,000 participants.

STAFFING COORDINATOR (2004 - 2005)

STAFFING ASSISTANT (2003 - 2004)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS ASSISTANT (2002 - 2003)

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

VitalSmarts 2013

Crucial Conversations Certified Trainer

Human Resources Certification Institute 2012

Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR)

Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Illinois 2001

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational/Corporate Communications

SKILLS

. Microsoft Office

. Microsoft Outlook

. Microsoft SharePoint

. Microsoft Visio

. Adobe Acrobat Professional

. Taleo

. MicroStrategy Reporting

. PeopleSoft HRIS

. Lotus Smart Suite

. ADP Payroll

. IQ Navigator

. Kronos

. Paycor HRIS

. Timeforce

. WingSpan

. Google Docs

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

2012 Employee of the Year, AFN LLC 2013

August Employee of the Month, AFN LLC 2012

African American Resource Network, Member, Limited Brands 2009 - 2011

Friends of St. Jude Young Professionals Group, Membership Committee Member

2009 - 2011

CLGSA Softball League, Digital Media Manager & Athlete 2008 - 2011

IGBO Bowling League, Athlete 2008 - 2010

Heyman Talent Agency, Model/Actor 2005 - 2009

EventCo Productions, Dancer/Choreographer 2002 - 2004

NFL Baltimore Ravens Organization, Cheerleader 2002 - 2003

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