Human Resources Resource

Anna Avelar PH: 216-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Objective: A forward thinking strategic Human Resource Business leader with years of experience aligning HR strategy and tactical solutions to achieve business objectives. Creative, results driven and customer centric professional with competency in change and innovation, relationship building and influencing, talent management and strong leadership skills.

Professional Experience

TEGNA CO., Inc (Formally Gannett CO.,INC)

Human Resources Business Partner: 2014-Present

TEGNA Media includes 46 television stations and is the largest independent station group of major network affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. TEGNA Digital is comprised of Cars.com, the leading online destination for automotive consumers, CareerBuilder, a global leader in human capital solutions, and other powerful brands such as G/O Digital, Clipper and the Government Media portfolio.

Integrate a consultative approach with client group with the ability to ask questions, deliver feedback, proactively identify and diagnose issues, provide creative solutions in support of the business objectives and maintain a trusted advisor status.

Proven ability to support the direction of change at a station level, obtain commitment of key stakeholders, develop and execute change strategies and effectively communicate plan.

Act as the first level employee contact for employee relations issues.

Ensure employee records are maintain appropriately at each location, ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations including FCC,EEO,FLSA,ADA, FMLA, Workers Comp, and OSHA as well as legal requirements relating to payroll and employee benefits.

Administer talent management processes and lead talent planning for the client group. Manage performance management process. Partner with managers and employees on development planning.

Proven project management skills

HD Supply

Human Resources Partner: 2012-2014 (Melrose Park, IL)

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance is a leading supplier of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products to owners and managers of multifamily, hospitality, educational and commercial properties. As a Human Resources Business Partner, I provide HR support to include:

Administration of core human resources programs including but not limited to staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits and performance management

Partner with management on the interpretation and administration of human resources policies, programs and procedures.

Partner with client group to provide staffing support to include, sourcing, interviewing candidates and conduct reference checks.

Provide multi property HR support for the USABlueBook division to include facilities in Boston, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Dallas and HQ in Waukegan, Il.

Manage and coach leaders through the operations of the business and optimizing engagement and productivity of our Human Capital.

Pace Bus (Arlington Heights, IL)

Human Resources Generalist: 2008-2012

Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, quickly moving people to work and school safely and efficiently. The backbone of Chicago's suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders with more fixed bus routes, vanpools and Dial-a-Ride programs.

Responsible for all aspects of human resources

Reduced time to fill performance on all active requisitions to a 30 day or less

Partnered with Directors, VPs and legal on EEOC and IDHR claims

A benefit liaison between Corporate and the Field.

Education:

Roosevelt University: Schaumburg, Illinois - Master of Science- Human Resource Management

Southern Illinois University: Carbondale, Illinois - Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Foreign Language and International Trade/Minor in Economics

Southern Illinois University: Carbondale, Illinois - Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish

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