Human Resources Manager

Lisa A. Russell

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SUMMARY

Employee Relations Organization Development Performance

Management

Mediation and Advocacy Training and Development Talent Development

Recruitment and Selection Succession Planning

WORK EXPERIENCE

Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc., Lanham, MD

Non-Profit Health and Human Services Organization

Senior Human Resources Business Partner 6/2009 -

Present

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of personnel matters relating

to administering benefits and compensation, policies and procedures,

employee and labor relations, payroll processing and time and attendance

systems, organization development, performance management, training, talent

recruitment and retention, and succession identification, planning and

implementation. Advise and assist senior leadership and management on

human resource issues; recommend and develop human resources policy,

procedure and programs for the agency; and assist with attainment of human

resource objectives, including helping to manage employee communication.

Develop and implement management budgets, staffing model planning,

performance management and serve on the organization's Executive Management

Team.

Key Results:

. Expand service offerings by supporting demanding recruitment

requirements

. Implemented an electronic time reporting system

. Launch an effective classroom and electronic training program

. Developed an functional Affirmative Action Plan

. Initiated and normalize an electronic performance management system

Gibbs & Cox, Inc., Arlington, VA

U.S. Naval Architecture firm

Sr. Manager, Human Resources 11/2006 - 10/2008

Provided leadership and directions for all areas of human resources

including staffing, succession planning, performance management, employee

relations, compensation, benefits and multiple pension plans. Develop

company polices and objectives. Participate in the development of the

corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner but particularly

from the perspective of the impact on employees (i.e., retention strategy).

Counseled management on content and presentation of performance

evaluations. Work with the management team to define staffing plans.

Determine and implement advertising budget. Serve as a plan administrator

and fiduciary for certain benefit programs and enrollment process. Advise

management on disciplinary process and monitor employee relations between

management and staff. Develop and administer employee orientation program.

Manage the human resource information systems database and necessary

reports for critical analyses of the HR function and the people resources

of the corporation. Maintain current knowledge and understanding of

regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and

applicable laws regarding human resources.

Key Results:

. Streamlined the recruiting process - reduced on-boarding time

. Developed and implemented an succession plan

Comtech Mobile Datacom, Germantown, MD

C2 Solutions Organization

Senior Manager, Human Resources

4/2003 - 8/2006

Provided management and oversight of the comprehensive functions of all

areas of HR for a satellite telecommunications company with more than 100

employees. Position included both strategic and operational

responsibilities in the areas of employee relations, benefits, training,

and recruiting and performance management. Assessed the competitiveness of

programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies,

industries and markets. Developed company polices and strategic

objectives. Participated in the development of the company plans and

programs as a strategic partner but particularly from the perspective of

the impact on employees. Designed and evaluated the Performance Appraisal

system to meet the needs of the company. Developed staffing strategies and

implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the

organization for positions of responsibility. Developed progressive and

proactive compensation and benefits programs to provide motivation,

incentives and rewards for effective performance. Supplied coaching and

guidance to managers in the execution of progressive discipline,

terminations and resolution of employee issues to ensure fair and equitable

treatment. Conducted investigations for internal employee complaints (EEO,

Sexual Harassment, OSHA, etc). Managed the HRIS database and necessary

reports for critical analyses of the HR function and the people resources

of the company. Managed the budget and other financial measures of the HR

department. Accountable for the development, interpretation and

enforcement of company policies as well as company compliance with federal

and state laws governing human resources.

Interliant, Inc., Vienna, VA

Web Hosting Organization

Senior Manager, Human Resources

5/2000 - 4/2003

Addressed employee and management questions regarding policy issues,

benefit programs and workers' compensation cases. Made decisions and

provide guidance on performance problems, formal counseling, terminations

and outplacement coordination. Conducted employee exit interviews and

developed employee surveys to evaluate effectiveness of the company and

departmental human resources practices. Prepared job descriptions and

coordinated new hire/internal promotional salary actions. Researched and

developed job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and salary surveys for

corporate management. Designed the interactive New Hire Orientation

presentation for the company's Intranet. Created a Career Management

Database to assist the employee with their career assessment and

development. Acted as the Affirmative Action officer for the entire

organization. Ensure compliance with multi-state and federal regulations

governing employment and EEO. Recruited for senior level technical

positions for the organization, using various websites and media

advertisement for high-level customers.

Trinet VCO, McLean, VA

Human Resources Manager 3/1999 -

5/2000

Responsible for the set-up process for several start-up companies with

Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration and provided strategic

Human Resources. Implemented and customized policies and procedures

exclusively for each client. Advised management on the employment laws

governing employee relation issues. Ensured all clients were in compliance

with multi-state and federal regulations governing Employment and EEO.

Provided training classes on Sexual Harassment and Workplace Safety.

Cybercash, Oakland, CA

Human Resources Manager 7/1998

- 3/1999

Responsible for the implementation of the policies and procedures, employee

relations and benefits administration. Developed the recruiting strategies

for technical and staff positions of all levels through Direct Sourcing,

Job Fairs, and Internet recruiting. Ensured compliance with state and

federal regulations governing Employment and EEO.

Core Personnel, Inc., McLean, VA

Corporate Recruiter (Vialog Group Communications) 6/1997 -

7/1998

Staffing Manager

HECHT'S, Arlington, VA

Manager, Human Resources 4/1992

- 6/1997

Benefits Coordinator, Corporate Office (1992 - 1994)

Department of Energy, Washington, DC

Task Analyst (Contractor)

1991 - 1992

Eastern Computers, Inc., Lorton, VA

Facility Manager

1988 - 1991

UNITED STATES ARMY 1981 -

1988

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

ADP/HRB, Net Suite, Kelly Payroll, MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Schedule

+, ADP, NetSuite, Ceridian, PeopleSoft HRIS, ABRA, Onyx,

CERTIFICATION

CPR/First Aid Instructor; Mediation

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BS, Business Management, University of Chicago

Practitioner in Human Resources Management (PHR) Certification, SHRM

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