Human Resources Management

Portia V. Osby, CDP

**** ********* ****. * **********, AL 35242 n 205-***-**** n ****.******@*****.***

Summary

Motivated, dependable and highly-skilled professional with 12 years of experience in providing support toward accomplishing the goals and objectives of the organization. Efficient management and preparation of projects and assignments. In depth collection, analysis and integration of information. Proven success in the development and implementation of improved processes and interventions. A reputation as a self-directed professional who leverages initiative and strong work ethic to get the job done in a work environment with demanding deadlines.

Key Skills

nProject Management

nTraining Facilitation

nEmployee Relations

nCommunication Proficiency

nTechnical Capacity

nConfidentiality

nPresentation Proficiency

nProblem Solving/Analysis

nLeadership/Management

Experience

HealthSouth Corporation - Birmingham, AL

Diversity & Inclusion Manager, 2013 - Present Diversity Coordinator, 2008 - 2010

Diversity Specialist, 2010 - 2013 HR Assistant, 2004 - 2008

Worked in several positions responsible for various aspects of Human Resources and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and efforts in accordance to meeting company strategic goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

nManage the development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of HealthSouth’s overall Diversity and Inclusion strategy, program and initiatives, diversity communication and messaging enterprise-wide

nPlan, design, manage, and execute process and project plans and budgets that deliver on declared Diversity and Inclusion intent and high level strategy; revising to meet changing requirements and leveraging problem solving skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent

nConsult with executive and senior leadership/management throughout various levels of business, facilitating high-visibility meetings and working sessions to ensure that our organization’s leadership are committing to and delivering on initiatives that empower their teams to thrive in an environment inclusive of all employees

nWork and collaborate with Diversity Council, Hospital Diversity Committees, and other internal and external resources to carry out programs and activities in establishing program priorities and formulating annual project/action plans

nConduct workforce audits, assessments, research, benchmark surveys, analyze best practices and trends, and provide information, advice and recommendations on program parameters, roles and responsibilities

nProvide support to generating relevant internal and external demographic reporting analysis through internal and external reporting resources; formulates and recommends program enhancements

nDevelop, monitor, and enforce diversity and Human Resources policies to attract, retain and promote a diverse workforce throughout organization to ensure compliance with EEO laws and regulations

nDevelop and deploy diversity training through various blended learning approaches (facilitation and e-learning) to educate employees and managers about diversity issues to increase awareness and build an inclusive workplace

nDevelop metrics for measuring the effectiveness of enterprise-wide diversity initiatives implemented and prepare quarterly reports to leadership/sr. management on the ROI of the initiatives

nAssist with employee investigations and compliance issues

nTwo years experience effectively supporting executive Chief HR Officer

General Dynamics Network Systems, Fairfax, VA

Staffing/Human Resources Assistant, 2003 – 2004

Provided general administrative support to the Recruiting/Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities:

nPrescreened candidates for interviews and coordinated interview scheduling with the hiring manager; checked candidate's references and verified credentials

nTracked all interviews and outcomes and entered data in the Applicant Flow Log into Excel spreadsheet

nGenerated offer letters using Microsoft Word and assembled and prepared offer packages with pertinent paperwork and forms for new employees

nManaged and researched employee files with confidentiality

nResponsible for submitting open positions to appropriate Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC Employment Commissions

nUpdated and broadcasted new hire notifications to pertinent parties on a daily basis

nPerformed and assisted in other administrative office duties as needed

Additional Skills and Abilities

nProficient Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook

nKnowledge/navigation of PeopleSoft application database, SharePoint, Adobe

nAbility to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detailed-oriented manner

nAbility to manage projects and engage teams to produce results that are on time, on budget and on strategy

nSkilled in cultivating positive relationships with all stakeholders on all levels within an organization and community

Education, Certifications and Memberships

Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL

Attended 1991 - 1994

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations

Certificate Program in Human Resources Studies – 2005

Institute for Diversity Certification

Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) credential – Dec. 2012

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Member since 2008

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

BS, Business Management – Human Resources Concentration - 2017

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