Rebecca Sweeney, SPHR

Cellular 818-***-****, acv407@r.postjobfree.com

Career Profile:

Dynamic, soundly fresh-thinking, Human Resources Executive with sixteen years of experience leading diverse organizations. Demonstrated strategic partnerships with all levels of management over multiple geographies, including nationwide and global interaction. Adeptly balances corporate objectives with an eye to people & culture. Effective in providing vision and counsel to steer organizations through accelerated growth as well as careful and meticulous guidance during reductions in force. Superior consultant to management in all types of personnel issues and organizational development.

Areas of Expertise:

Talent Attraction & Employment Management

Leadership Training & Development

Benefits & Compensation

HRIS Analysis & Delivery

Employee Grievance & Counseling

Compliance and Regulatory Issues

Reorganization & Culture Change

Business and Succession Planning

Employee Relations and Retention

HR Policies & Procedures

Acquisitions & Mergers

ACCOMPLISHMENTS and HIGHLIGHTS

Delivered Human Resources strategy that enabled the company to grow 334% percent over a five-year period with a 63% increase in employee headcount.

Produced talent attraction and development strategies which indirectly contributed to 170% increase in revenue per person.

Developed and implemented diversity and inclusion program to bolster organizational multi-culturalism.

Successfully transitioned company during pre and post acquisition phase, including complex due diligence process, all while caring for people and culture impact which assured steady attrition levels.

Implemented Human Resources strategies which led to a 90% employee satisfaction rating.

Successfully spearheaded and oversaw implementation and migration of HRIS, ATS and payroll systems, including Workday, ADP, and Taleo. Change yielded substantial operational savings and consistency & scalability across multiple geographies.

Created and implemented employee total rewards programs, which lead to a reduction in turnover by five percent and cost per exempt hire by fifteen percent.

Highly effective Human Resources leader whose support and management recommendations have yielded 100% successful arbitration and multiple EEOC dismissals.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Vice President of Talent Attraction and Enterprise Services, Dimension Data 2013 to June 2016

Formerly Nexus IS Inc., which was acquired by Dimension Data in 2013

Global organization, with direct oversight of US, Canada, and indirect oversight of LATAM

Revenue- Over 5 Billion

Approximately 3000 employees in-region

oLead a team of twelve individuals, directing their capabilities to advance talent attraction initiatives aligned to company’s objectives.

oDeveloped and implemented holistic talent attract strategies with consideration for brand, candidate experience, assessment, selection, sourcing, on-boarding and compliance.

oCultivated and delivered complex staffing and on-boarding plans resulting from client engagements. Plans custom-tailored to client needs, vary in scope and size and may require global consideration (i.e. ARD/TUPE).

oUtilized of both pragmatic, and un-orthodox approaches to deliver the best in class talent attraction strategies.

oEnsured organizational scalability and efficiency in processes, procedures, and technical attraction systems (includes- ATS- Taleo, social media platforms, migration and integration, etc.).

oCrafted both short-term and long-term initiatives, including programs related to graduate and diversity and inclusion.

oCreated one of a kind social attraction methods, utilizing gamification and leveraging internal & external social networks.

oLiaised with global counterparts in the delivery and implementation of talent attraction strategies.

oDeveloped global talent metric dashboard to provide real-time analysis of talent deliverables.

oHigh interaction with leadership team to consistently assess SWOT and respond accordingly.

oProvided counsel to leaders related to talent attraction, including a unique understanding of how to spur change within the organization.

oEnsured compliance with EEO, Affirmative Action plans and other regulatory compliance.

Vice President of Human Resources, Nexus 2004 to 2013

National footprint (Southwest to East coast)

In Manager role from 2004 to 2007, and Director role from 2007-2010

oOperated at an executive staff level, directing staff of seven (7) in the design and delivery of human resources programs, including talent attraction, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits.

oDelivered human resources strategies that met the company’s sky-rocketed growth in reaching $1 billion in revenue.

oProvided expert HR guidance to all levels of management, including C-level, and the first line of response regarding complex employee issues.

oResponded to complex grievances and arbitration, such as harassment, pay equity and discrimination. Guidance resulted in 100% successful arbitrations.

oCreated and deployed recruiting strategies in line with company’s accelerated growth plan, special consideration given to highly technical recruiting and succession planning.

oSelected and deployed ATS Taleo system as part of talent attract strategy to meet YOY human capital growth of 25%.

oPartnered with broker to renegotiate, and restructure cost effective comprehensive benefit programs, which resulted in over $250,000 in savings.

oDeveloped technical training programs aligned with Company’s vision while limiting company expenditure

oSought and awarded funding with the California State Employment Training Panel in excess of $500,000.

oCreated and fostered positive company culture throughout all areas of the business across multiple geographies and microcosms. Programs resulted in a 90% employee satisfaction rating.

oCrafted mentorship programs and OTJ training initiatives to best utilize workforce while at the same time allowing less experienced engineers to gain knowledge from SME’s.

oCollaborated with management to provide guidance and expertise in the creation of compensation strategies, special insight provided in relation to commission and bonus plans.

oEnsured regulatory compliance with all Federal and State agencies.

oFormulated Human Resources policies, procedures and programs.

Group Human Resources Manager, Power Automotive Group 2003 to 2004

Automotive Industry

Revenue- $5.7 Billion

Company Size- 50,000 Nationwide- (Area of Responsibility- 1,500 Employees- Southern California Region)

oKey contact for associates to report alleged misconduct, grievances or other issues.

oProvided expert guidance to management in regards to complex employee issues including harassment, theft and discrimination.

oConducted management training on topics including harassment, employee coaching, candidate interviewing and selection.

oProvided guidance to management regarding unionization.

oProvided recommendation and support to General Management in recruiting objectives.

oMonitored and ensured compliance of employment regulations (i.e. FMLA, ADA, CFRA, EOE).

oManaged safety programs and worker’s compensation. Given areas of potential for high claims and loss; and hazardous equipment, special provisions were implemented to promote safety as well as compliance with OSHA regulations.

Human Resources Generalist, Meridian Healthcare Management Inc. 2001 to 2003

Healthcare Industry- Company Defunct

Company Size- 1,000 Employees Based in Southern California

oInvestigated and resolved complex employee issues, including those surrounding discrimination and privacy rights.

oManaged the entire recruiting process, from the open job requisition to new-hire orientation.

oCollaborated with management to increase applicant funnel, including utilizing recruiting strategies for filling nurse practitioners and other healthcare positions.

oHandled benefits administration, leave management, regulatory compliance including coordination of leave and benefits in regards to FMLA, CFRA and PDL.

oProvided key support to VP of HR and entire company during mass layoffs, while ensuring ERISA compliance.

oDeveloped and created progressive, user-friendly H.R. Intranet site, a green initiative which yielded company savings.

EDUCATION

University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, Alabama

B.A., Communication; Minor- Psychology & English

CERTIFICATIONS

SPHR Certification

LinkedIn Certification

AFFILIATIONS

SHRM

PIHRA

COMMUNITY SERVICE

City Org

Habit for Humanity

Make a Difference Day

MS- City Ride

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