Monica R. Morris, MBA

**** ******** ****, **********, ** 75007

(M) 214-***-****

acx3u8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

OBJECTIVE

Collaborative and innovative Human Resources professional with 14 years experience, driven to positively impact an organizations’ value through strategic planning and talent development.

To continue growth within the field of Human Resources that utilizes my knowledge, international experience, and passion for cultivating an engaging culture. EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Masters Business Administration

Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, December 2011

Bachelors of Science, Human Resource Development

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Graduated Cum Laude, May 2002

Director, Human Resources August 2015 - Present

Benefitfocus Inc.

Charleston, SC

Design, creation and implementation of Goal Alignment and Performance Coaching program. Extensive leadership and management training to shift mindset from performance management to performance coaching principles.

HR Business Partnership to the Sales & Marketing teams including effective creation of sales compensation plans to incent the achievement of financial targets.

Successful organizational design optimizing multiple business units to most effectively support the customer life cycle. Aligned business leadership and functions to create the largest business unit in the company.

Effectively leading HR projects: Overtime final ruling compliance including modeling financial impact of new regulations, handbook policy revisions, culture & engagement initiatives, Manager Toolkit, merit cycle, exit & retention strategic planning and career architecture initiatives. Sr. Manager, Human Resources April 2007 – August 2015 Thomson Reuters Corporation

Carrollton, TX

HR leadership and support to multiple business units, approximately 300 employees, providing innovative HR solutions and approaches, focused on driving the success of each business.

Effectively prepared and supported the presentation of two Technology Talent Reviews with CTO of TRTA in 2015 & 2014. Partnered closely with CTO to calibrate technology talent cross-BU.

Active consultation with business leaders & managers in understanding and applying Human Resources tools to maximize employee performance, achieve organizational effectiveness, improve employee engagement, and ensure legal compliance.

Strong focus on developing talent strategies and solutions. Active core team member of the Leadership In Action management development program and the Women@TR DFW Chapter. Consult with business leaders to identify and facilitate talent training opportunities.

Successfully supported the opening of Thomson Reuters’ first office in Costa Rica. Led global alignment of employee benefit programs, established aggressive recruiting strategy and achieved hiring goals of 100 employees during a three month temporary assignment period (2012).

Effectively led the TRTA LatAm Talent Exchange Pilot Program 2013, establishing two short term assignments in the US with clear learning plans and program outcome deliverables.

Launched the Women@TR – DFW Chapter in 2013. Member of the initiative core team focused on the learning & development of Women at Thomson Reuters.

Collaboratively coordinated the talent acquisition, workforce planning and global expansion processes to India within six business units, in coordination with the business’ strategic goals and initiatives (2008 – 2012).

Actively support the talent acquisition and compensation programs to ensure optimal human capital spend and support operating income goals.

Led strategic performance assessment workshops to identify top talent and synchronized experiential development opportunities cross organization. Coordinated program efforts throughout larger business units for consistency and overall impact.

Provide guidance and successful execution of business transformations including acquisitions, divestitures and organizational restructurings.

Work effectively with business leaders at a tactical level to resolve employee relations conflicts and manage performance. At a strategic level to address long term issues including: organizational design, talent development and change management. Human Resources Manager March 2006 – February 2007 East Coast Fire Protection, Inc.

Richmond, VA

Formulated and implemented corporate personnel policies, procedures and initiatives including: orientation program, employee handbook, recruiting strategies, equal opportunity employment and retention guides for nine districts located in five states.

Successfully administrated all employee benefits including: 401k plan, medical/dental, STD, LTD & life insurance company-wide. Negotiated annual benefits renewal to maximize individual coverage for over 750 employees while maintaining budget guidelines.

Mediated employee relations grievances, thoroughly investigated claims and presented recommendations with legal compliances to CEO and VP-HR.

Designed and trained recruiting strategies to effectively recruit executive and hourly employees, increased hiring rates 30%.

Group Campus Recruiter

Target Corporation

June 2002 – March 2006

Richmond, VA

Effectively trained eight district teams to successfully recruit interns and executives, achieving 120% of first year goals.

Presented to college classes throughout Mid-Atlantic area on topics including: networking, diversity, interviewing, motivation and post undergraduate professional opportunities.

Developed and implemented a group-wide campus recruiting program for 65 existing stores. Expanded company involvement from 7 to 19 top Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland universities, including inroads into two Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Executive Team Leader – Human Resources

Target Corporation – Internal Promotion

Charlotte, NC

Counseled employees & executives as in-store Human Resources department on topics including: Performance management, recruiting, selection process, training, development, scheduling, and performance evaluation.

District Trainer: Conducted training seminars to district executives executing classes including: Union Response, Harassment Free Workplace, Managing Inclusion, Managing Execution and Communicating Effectively.

Achieved #1 District HR – 2003 & 2004; planned and successfully completed new store openings and training seminars ensuring brand consistency.

SKILLS Talent Development

Succession Planning

Strategic Planning

Talent Acquisition

Organizational Design

Policy Formulation

Performance Management

Workforce Planning

Project Management

TECHNOLOGY Proficient in:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Workday

PeopleSoft

Taleo

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