M. Teresa Pesina
Senior Human Resources Executive
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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/m-teresa-pesina/10/88b/4b8
SUMMARY
Human Resources Professional, who has shaped high performing cultures across multiple business industries, mixture of start-up and corporate environments….seeks opportunity where experience will enhance a company’s overall strategic plan and direction. Proven ability to function as a Strategic HR Business Partner and develop and implement successful human resources management strategies to support corporate mandate. Creative and innovative thinker with effective management and goal setting abilities combined with superior leadership, team building, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; communicate effectively at all levels; manage competing priorities; and adapt readily to new challenges.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic HR Planning
Change Management & Reengineering
Merger & Acquisition Restructuring
Operational Performance Management (OPM)
Staff Development & Training
Policies & Procedure
Boolean Search String
High Performing Talent Acquisition
Succession Planning & Development
National Employment Law Expertise
Fluent in Spanish (Verbal and Written)
Onboarding
Benchmarking
Labor Costing
Applicant Tracking Systems (i.e. Kenexa, Taleo)
Training and Development & Facilitation
Performance Compensation Programs
Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion
HR Metrics/ Scorecard
Expense Reduction
Human Resources Information Software (HRIS)
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
Concordia University-Wisconsin
MBA
Human Resource Management
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelors Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Independent Recruiting Strategist/Human Resource/Organizational Development
Rockford, IL
Jan 2015 – Current
Partnering with business owners in organizational planning and change management initiatives. Assisting business owners in designing and implementing Human Resource strategies. Leading division/business unit and human resources teams to ensure compliance with employment-related legislation/law and human resources policies and procedures.
Principal/Senior HR-Talent Acquisition Consultant
ezHire Search & Placement, Rockford, IL
September 2012 – December 2014
A management consulting group which designed and implemented customized in-house workforce solutions and employee optimization programs. Additionally provided contingent labor and retained search services for organizations across the U.S. Manage and process weekly payroll for 900 to 1000 salaried/hourly contract employees using Ceridian Insync.
General Manager/Talent Acquisition Lead
Staffing Services Inc., Belvidere, IL
May 1998 – September 2012
A provider of full-service HR Outsourcing, contingent labor solutions, contract, temporary and direct hire staffing services in professional, administrative, light industrial, manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), engineering, accounting, finance, and other labor categories to leading organizations, including Fortune 1000 companies and government entities.