Ida Harris, PHR

acs0vj@r.postjobfree.com

**** * ***** **, *** 301

Richmond, VA 23220 908-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-focused HR professional, offering 12 years HR experience and 5 years of management experience. I display a strong HR knowledge, leadership and communication skills, ability to prioritize, delegate tasks, and make sound decisions quickly. I also have strong communication skills that enable me to successfully communicate across multiple levels of the organization.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

The Hertz Corporation, Virginia

June 2006 – Present

Regional, Sr. Human Resources Business Partner, January 2011 to present

Responsible for providing management and oversight of all Human Resources functions for 3 divisions and 5000+employees across 13 states

Manage a team of 12 HR Business Partners

Oversee compensation rates for all hourly and exempt employees within the region. Collaborate with the compensation department.

Updated policies at regional level as well some for the division.

Manage union labor relations throughout the region

Provided advice and strategic direction to operational management and employees on employee relation issues to ensure the consistent application of policies in compliance with legal requirements and company practice.

Use data from, Heat Charts, DDI assessments and internal Hertz assessments to elevate workforce standards and talent acquisition

Created talent development programs that enhanced bench strength and then managed progress through succession planning

Oversee a variety of employee relations functions, including unemployment hearings, worker’s compensation, skip level meetings, FMLA, FLSA, and EEOC charges

Collaborate extensively with the corporate legal team to reduce company’s liability

Human Resources Business Partner August 2008 to December 2010

Serviced multiple divisions across multiple states

Assisted in a corporate culture change in regards to HR practices

Assisted in preparing the area to be HR compliant

Authored a quick reference guide for performance appraisal system

Engaged in full life cycle recruiting

Administered new hire orientation and subsequent training of current employees

Completed employee investigations with all levels of management

Planned employee morale boosting events

Employee Relations Representative, June 2006 to July 2008

Assisted with recruiting, prescreening, and training approximately 250 employees within 3 different operational divisions

Maintained employee files, applicant tracking tool, discipline log, FMLA log and I-9 forms

Assisted with benefits, payroll, harassment cases, union grievances, and policy regulation

Genetics & IVF Institute, Fairfax, VA

December 2003 – April 2006

HR Director, March 2004 – April 2006

Responsible for preparation and administration of the HR department budget

Update employee handbook annually to conform to new laws in all states we have locations (CA, TX, PA, VA, MD) and to support the companies values and goals

Designed, established and implemented HR procedures and policies

Recruited for all open positions and screen applicants

Provided guidance and advice to executives and management on employment law and company policies

Facilitated resolution of employee concerns and disciplinary actions by management

Sole fiduciary responsibility for retirement plans (401k and ESOP)

Worked with broker to annually develop the employee health benefit program

Developed and implemented performance appraisal system

Chairman of Safety Committee. Ensure OSHA compliance

Provided overall strategic HR leadership to the company

Manage Executive Assistant/HR Assistant

HR Coordinator, December 2003 – March 2004 to July 2008

Covered HR Department during HR Director’s maternity leave

Conducted exit interviews

Advise managers on employee issues, and resolve employee concerns

Facilitated new hire orientation

Plan and implement HR hosted events

Resolve employee questions and concerns regarding benefits and HR related issues

Approved departments monthly invoices

Enterprise Rent- A-Car, Rockville, MD

January 2002 – December 2003

HR Administrator, September 2002 – December 2003

Coordinated new hire process and maintained personnel files

Compiled monthly HR management reports for the group which included five regions and submitted them to General Manager and HR Director

Facilitated diversity training to employees

Conducted benefits orientation to employees

Served as primary contact for employee HR related questions (FMLA leave, benefits, pay)

Designed and implemented vacation tracking system that is now used by the region

Designed and implemented employee rewards program that is now used by the entire DC/VA/MD group

Management Trainee, January 2002 – September 2002

Provided customer’s services to all customers at the branch and over the telephone.

Responsible for completing rental contracts and rate negotiation

Passed three stage tests within five months time (On average takes 1 year)

Reconciled daily report

Spherion, Montgomery AL,

November 2000 – May 2001

Client Service Representative Intern

Directed a broad applicant base through the application process.

Tested applicant’s skill level for job placement.

Accurately maintained HRIS database.

EDUCATION

B.S. in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, May 2001

Major in HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Auburn University at Montgomery

PHR Certificated since May 2006

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