Human Resources Supply Chain

NOWAL HAMDAN, PHR 201-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position where I can effectively utilize my

expertise in human resources within a creative environment.

SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with extensive corporate experience in the

retail and professional services industries. Proven ability to effectively

lead cross-functional teams to create solutions and achieve results.

Recognized for establishing rapport and credibility with all levels of

staff. Developed strong community and vendor relationships. Possess

experience in the following areas:

On-Boarding and Assimilations Recruiting/Temporary Staffing

Internships and School Programs Compliance Processes

Organizational Charts Employee Relations/Recognition

Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Recruiter positions

2011 - 2013

SHISEIDO GROUP USA, New York, NY (August 2013 - September 2013)

KENNETH COLE PRODUCTIONS, New York, NY (April 2013 - May 2013)

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, New York, NY (September 2012 - November 2012)

SCREENVISION, New York, NY (April 2012 - July 2012)

UNIQLO, New York, NY (June 2011 - December 2011)

MACY'S MERCHANDISING GROUP, New York, NY (April 2011 - June 2011)

NEW YORK & COMPANY, New York, NY

2003 - 2010

Compliance Administrator, Sourcing & Production (2010)

. Served as team member supporting the areas of Supply Chain Compliance

responsible for the regulatory compliance, jewelry and accessories lead

performance testing, labor standards and vendor and factory set up.

Senior HR Specialist (2008-2010)

. Fostered a positive work environment for associates in corporate

headquarters by leading a cross-functional team in developing creative

and engaging events.

. Administered and modernized the On-Boarding program for new hires,

streamlining and revamping classes, on-boarding plans, and collateral

materials.

. Directed the staffing of all temporary help utilizing agencies and

freelancers sourced through search sites and referrals; averaging 20 plus

temporaries a month throughout various departments with a

3%-5% annual hire rate.

. Negotiated recruiting agency contract pricing that reduced costs by

thousands of dollars annually.

. Conducted assimilation meetings with new leaders to provide a seamless

integration to company culture and staff resulting in a productive team

in a short period of time.

. Expanded the internship program to year round servicing the e-Commerce

and Technical Design departments.

. Facilitated the Code of Business Conduct program once a year via an

internal website resulting in

100% compliance.

. Handled exit interviews and provided documentation and recommendations to

senior leaders that were critical factors in taking action to increase

associate retention.

. Key member of the Procurement Task Force assigned to evaluate company

vendor costs and offer options to reduce expenses.

HR Specialist (2006-2008)

. Enhanced and supervised the summer internship program collaborating with

local and national universities to interview and identify a diversified

group of students; also coordinated all paperwork, logistics, on-boarding

plans, payments, presentations, outings, and reviews.

. Wrote, edited and launched staffing policies, procedures and forms

utilized to improve efficiencies, productivity and uphold consistency.

. Produced and updated weekly company announcements and documents for the

internal website relating to human resources, on-boarding, new hires and

promotions.

. Organized quarterly visits to corporate headquarters from a myriad of

schools and universities exposing our brand, attended numerous career

fairs, handled all student logistics, and tracked results.

. Worked closely with the Benefits and United Way teams with yearly events,

campaigns, communications, schedules and surveys.

. Coached associates on employee relations, career development and other

issues.

Senior Recruiting Coordinator (2005-2006)

. Assisted the recruiting team with redesigning the recruiting process and

life cycle, testing new recruiting tools: Lawson & ICIMS for its content

and efficiency. Also assisted with marketing tools.

. Effectively tracked and monitored the timely distribution of referral

bonuses and provided the associate recognition which encouraged more

referrals consequently hiring top notch candidates and reducing hiring

costs.

. Created and updated all confidential organizational charts.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (2003-2005)

. Responsible for screening resumes, scheduling all interviews, arranging

travel as needed, posting job opportunities internally and externally,

processing pre/post hiring paperwork including offer packages, and

handling reference and education checks.

. Conducted weekly on-boarding classes; over 100 new hires per year.

. Initiated a comprehensive background check process in partnership with

the Loss Prevention.

. Established relationships with staffing agencies and set up a centralized

temporary staffing process.

EDUCATION

Berkeley College (formerly The Berkeley School), Little Falls, NJ

Graduate of Business Program

Fairleigh Dickinson University (Partnership with SHRM), Teaneck, NJ

Certificate of Completion of Human Resources Professional Development

PHR certified - June 2012

AFFILIATIONS

. Society of Human Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

. Proficient in Microsoft, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Lotus

Notes, Taleo, ADP and iCIMS

. Exposure to Island Pacific, Access, Photoshop and Quark

LANGUAGE SKILLS

. Fluent in Spanish and intermediate in French

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