PYRIS RENEE LEMON

C: 404-***-**** aczill@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A visionary Human Resources Leader with experience in designing and leading strategic human capital development efforts that increase employee engagement, heighten productivity and retain key talent. A respected leader that facilitates change initiatives that are aligned with the objectives of the business.

Organizational Development

Union Negotiations

Leadership/Mentoring

Teambuilding

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Benefits Administration

Complaint Resolution

On-Boarding & Retention

Succession Planning

Compliance Administration

Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRIMEREVENUE/BANK OF AMERICA/MERRILL EDGE 7/2015 to Present

HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

Perform HR Generalist duties for a financial company

Performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, onboarding and payroll

SEARS HOLDINGS KMART, RSC 5/2013 to 5/2015

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Served as a trusted advisor to the DVP, AHRM, GM, AGM and senior leaders to support the business unit goals and strategies.

Managed administration of HR policies at multi-sites in adherence to state and federal regulations.

Improved the management and labor relations through intentional communication, engagement, negotiation and accountability in a union workplace.

Planned and implemented effective talent management strategy to achieve organizational goals.

Exceeded target date on two years of non-compliance training to 100% compliant.

Reduced EBITDA expenses by $737K on an annual budget over fifteen million dollars in 2014

Formed a committee to increase productivity, community involvement – donations to St. Jude and March of Dimes increased 250%.

Reduced OSHA claims by 73%, accidents by 55%, and no LTA in over two years.

LIFESCIENCE LOGISTICS LLC. 8/2011 to 9/2012

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Trusted advisor to CEO, CFO, Directors and Sr. Management on “start-up” of the Atlanta facility.

Planned recruiting strategies for talent pipeline while establishing and maintaining professional relationship with the 3PL business unit.

Exceeded and met daily, monthly and quarterly goals in adherence to government contract.

Managed hiring process, exempt, non-exempt and temporary staff reduced cost savings by 15%.

Analyzed cost per hire and proposed solutions.

Maintained legal compliance, benefits, payroll, safety, terminations, training/SOP’s, associate relations and key/badge access for the facility including DEA controlled products.

Managed office administration to provide the highest level of support to 50 on-site clients.

Hired and supervised 45 member Surge Team/Emergency Response Team.

LUXOTTICA 3/2003 – 1/2011

HR GENERALIST/SR RECRUITER/CORPORATE CULTURE SPECIALIST

Oversee all generalist support to the distribution center; filled exempt and non-exempt positions.

Source candidates through applicant tracking, headhunting, networking and job board methods.

Promoted safety awareness which aided in lowering our recordable rate by 40%.

Advisor on succession initiatives, internal promotions, compensation, employee relations, employment law and turnover issues.

Negotiated new and renewal contingent workforce contracts in compliance with approved vendors. Managed and approved temporary staffing invoices – 1.5 million annually.

Managed temporary staffing, RFP’s and negotiated rate from 48% to 31%.

AON CONSULTING 7/1999 – 5/2004

Team-based approach serving as a liaison to a broad domestic client base including GM, Chrysler, Ford, Delphi, GE Capital, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Labs, Pfizer, Sepracor and Phillip Morris.

HR OUTSOURCING CONSULTANT

End-to-End Outsourcing nationwide - Implement business process model.

Gain a thorough understanding of client, business, including product, structure, vendors, internal systems, SOP’s and work instructions.

Projects include talent acquisition, performance excellence, HR alignment, strategic rewards, call center performance and workforce talent development.

Support for full-life cycle recruitment process in a high-volume environment; participated in focus groups and pilots which yielded additional contracts worth over 1.2 million in revenue.

Administer skills assessments, training, pre-employment tests, interview, role playing and OJT

Analyzed data and provided expertise in reporting for all selection.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ARTS – PSYCHOLOGY INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY MINOR – COMMUNICATIONS

Dean’s List, Member of SHRM, Epsilon Pi Tau and Human Resource Club

GA MLS REAL ESTATE SCHOOL

Completed all coursework for Real Estate license

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Society of Human Resource Management

Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certification

Board of Directors – TWSmith Boys Group Home

Board of Directors – Greater Kingdom International

Labor and Employment Law/Constangy, Brooks & Smith

OSHA 30 Hour - Recordkeeping Training

Pursuant of Organizational Development Certificate

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

HRIS database, PeopleSoft, MS Office, Paylocity, Taleo, Springboard, Workday, JIRA, Atlassian, Confluence, Trinet, Trakstar,Kronos 6.0, Lawson, Adobe Photoshop, BrassRing (Kenexa) and Matrix

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