Human Resources Management

MARCHELLE A. LAND

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HR / S TA F F I N G S P E C I A L I S T / C O M P E N S AT I O N S P E C I A L I S T

GENERALIST

Dynamic, results-focused HR professional with commitment to client service and creative

recruitment.

Extensive background in HR generalist affairs including experience in employee recruitment

and retention, benefits and compensation, HR records management, job classification and

development, HR policy development and legal compliance

Proven ability to self-manage multiple positions by sourcing, screening, qualifying, coordinating

interviews, negotiating and closing pipelines.

Core Competencies

Human Resource Staffing and Recruitment Practices HR Policy Development

Management Compensation & Benefits Career Counseling

Labor & Employment Law Administration Strategic Planning

Performance Management Employee Retention/Relations Leadership & Management

ATS/HRIS Tools Organizational Development &

Training

Professional Experience

Howard university, office of Human resources Washington, DC

Senior Compensation Analyst, 2/2014 to present

Provide technical support in conducting wage surveys, evaluating positions using established systems, preparing records of validity

of the evaluations, analyzing jobs, writing position descriptions, assisting in the administration of the University’s compensation

program, conducting job audits, assisting in the coordination of the University’s performance evaluation program, and coordinating

and completing transactions in the PeopleSoft Compensation and Position Management modules.

• Conduct ad hoc reviews of Compensation and Performance Management processes and systems to determine whether

improvement is needed.

• Create process workflows for all aspects of Compensation and Performance Management processes.

• Conduct job analyses and market pricing to determine salary grades according to compensation guidelines and policies.

• Review proposed salary actions to ensure conformity with established guidelines and policies.

• Actively partner and consult with key stakeholders on pay decisions, policies, and guidelines in order to strengthen and ensure

consistency with Howard University’s Compensation & Performance Management philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Cobb systems group, llc Rockville, MD

HR Manager/Talent Acquisition Specialist, 10/2013 to 02/2014

Implemented and managed human resources programs by providing HR related services, including talent acquisition, staffing,

employment processing, compensation and benefits, training and development, payroll, records management, succession planning,

employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.

• Completed special projects including writing whitepapers and contributing articles to company blog.

• Provided marketing and event planning support in coordination with company and client events.

• Worked with a team to implement key recommendations and guide clients in developing HR priorities as well as lead key

implementation efforts.

Clients: Guggenheim Investments, ASHLIN Management Company, Earth Networks/WeatherBug, FINRO

Accenture development partnerships Washington, DC

Global HR Resourcing Analyst/Internal Staffing Specialist, 11/2012 to 10/2013 (Contract)

Responsible for end-to-end recruitment in line with client requirements, liaising with hiring managers and business-based HR to fill

approved open positions in alignment with business objectives within the global HR core team.

• Interacted on a timely basis with the client to understand specific hiring requirements and develop

hiring and sourcing approaches in consultation with the client and Accenture subject matter experts

• Acted as a Staffing subject matter expert and champion Accenture standard delivery solution, while

enforcing ADP Global Policy.

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• Executed and monitor HR policy activities across a variety of channels, including leveraging

shared service sourcing capabilities

• Performed daily HR Assessment calls with employees to discuss ADP HR policies and terms and

conditions.

Professional Experience (continued)

• Conducted weekly briefing Q&A sessions to detail ADP HR program and policies.

• Other duties as assigned: Performance Management, HR Policy Development, Compliance,

Training, Payroll.

Industries Recruited: HR, Talent & Organization, Change Management, Business Process Management,

Strategy/Sustainability, Operations, International Development, Procurement/Finance, Supply Chain, IT

hrss, Kelly services, beacon staffing Rockville, MD

HR Generalist (Contractor), 2010 to 2012 (Contract)

Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; and

develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits

enrollment and programs; administer HR budget; and handle HR generalist workplace issues.

• Collaborated with management to align recruiting efforts with business and leadership goals: Technology relocation, cost and

time efficiencies, diversity hiring, redeployment of technical resources, and job description creation and evaluation

• Facilitated and attended college/campus job fairs to recruit students to fill entry-to mid-level technical and non-technical

opportunities.

Industries Recruited: IT/Engineering, Financial/Accounting, Administrative, Healthcare, Education, Creative

Clients: Johns Hopkins University, AOL, Millennial Media, Georgetown University, Baltimore City Community

College, Proposal Development Consultants

Baltimore city public schools-ofc of the chief human capital officer Baltimore, MD

Compensation Analyst, 2009to 2010

Worked with Compensation Manager on a variety of projects including program design, analysis, budgeting, implementation of new

programs, configuration of pay grades and evaluation of new employee titles and ongoing reclassification.

• Implemented wage and salary programs and ensured internal equity, external competitiveness, and accurate payment of City

Schools’ personnel through Oracle and PeopleSoft HRIS.

• Conducted and participated in salary surveys regarding pay, policies, procedures, salary structures, and organization.

• Created and applied improved incentive plans as a means to maintain and attract top talent.

• Conducted studies, analyzed data, and prepared reports and projections for annual salary reviews and special needs.

• Collected and prepared internal and external market data and individual job analysis to determine appropriate job classification

and determination of appropriate pay grade assignment / salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy.

• Conducted internal salary equity salary studies and determined placement of employees on salary schedules.

• Entered data and prepared spreadsheets / reports that represented an accurate picture of pertinent data, information, and

recommendations through internal Oracle and PeopleSoft systems.

• Researched and analyzed occupational data and position information and assisted Compensation Manager in the development

of standardized job descriptions.

• Prepared manuals and documentation as well as provided training and assistance to supervisors and principals.

• Assisted other managers in the Human Capital Office with compensation related issues.

Education & Certifications

University of Maryland university college Adelphi, MD

Master of Business Administration (MBA), May 2011

University of maryland university college Adelphi, MD

Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resource Management, May 2010

Activities: Served as President of UMUC SHRM Chapter #5578.

HR Designations:

GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources), anticipated May 2014

Foundations of Human Resource Management certification, 2009

Bowie state university Bowie, MD

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sociology/Criminal Justice (with honors), 2004

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Minor in English

Of Note

Professional Development:

Completed ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee and labor

relations, EEO/AA/Title VII Laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigation Certified

Mentoring Partnerships: YearUp Baltimore, CUSP (Coaching Undergraduate Success &

Persistence), Steve Berlack Method, Women to Work/Dress for Success, New Endeavors by

Women

Affiliations:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

National Association for African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR)

Chesapeake Human Resources Association (CHRA)

Prince George’s County Human Resources Association (PGCHRA)

Women in HR/HR Girlfriends

Taproot Consulting – Pro Bono HR Consultant

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