Sharon Obuns

562-***-**** ad03a8@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/Sharonobuns

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Highly skilled HR Professional with a successful track record in driving organizational growth and development through effective HR strategies and leadership implementation. Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, enhance employee engagement, and cultivate positive organizational cultures. Proficient in managing employee relations, organizational design, and change management to drive efficient outcomes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living California, USA Manager, Human Resource Business Partner Mar 2023 - Present

• I currently lead a cross-functional team, ensuring efficiencies in employee tasks and functions. For example, I implemented a new Leave Management system, resulting in a 35% reduction in time to productivity for HR Professionals and a 30% increase in employee satisfaction.

• Developed and execute a talent appreciation and retention strategy that has resulted in a 35% reduction in turnover rates and a 20% increase in employee reviews and satisfaction scores.

• I have Implemented a new HR analytics and reporting system, focused on data-driven insights for organizational trends that inform business decisions, and improve HR program effectiveness by 25%.

• I collaborate with corporate and business leaders to develop a leadership development program that has so far resulted in a 50% improvement in succession planning and a 30% increase in leadership effectiveness scores. Human Resource Business Partner May 2022 - Mar 2023

• Led a talent management initiative with a 20% reduction in turnover and a 15% increase in employee engagement.

• Led a change management effort during a major company reorganization, resulting in a smooth transition and minimal disruption to business operations.

• Collaborated with business leaders to align HR strategy with business goals, objectives, and performance metrics, and develop

• Provided guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and programs, including employee relations, talent management, compensation, and benefits.

• Partnered with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), such as Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, and Total Rewards, to ensure alignment and integration of HR services and programs.

• Facilitated HR training and development programs to enhance employee skills and competencies and support organizational growth, (e.g., leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and performance management.

• Built strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including employees, managers, and cross-functional teams, to understand their needs, concerns, and perspectives, and drive effective solutions and outcomes.

• Drove innovation and continuous improvement in HR practices and processes, leveraging emerging technologies, best practices, and industry benchmarks to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Skechers USA California, USA

Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist Aug 2018 - May 2022

• Administered company benefits for Skechers USA’s 10,000+ employees (including Retail Group, Corporate, and Distribution Center). Program design based on employee feedback, market research, and market trends, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Claims, LTD, STD, 401(k), etc.

• Led a benefits program redesign that improved employee satisfaction with benefits by 40% and reduced costs by 15% through increased plan utilization and vendor negotiation.

• Provided expert guidance and support to employees and managers on leave of absence processes, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rate with the leave process and a 10% reduction in leave-related issues/complaints. Coordinated a successful return-to-work program for employees on leave, resulting in a 40% reduction in lost productivity and a 25% improvement in employee retention.

• Analyzed employee utilization of benefits and recommended changes to the plan offerings, resulting in a 20% increase in participation, when additional plans were added.

Sharon Obuns

562-***-**** ad03a8@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/Sharonobuns

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• Coordinated the annual open enrollment process, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of materials and increasing employee engagement in the process by 30%.

• Successfully managed the workers’ compensation claims for a workforce of over 10,000 employees, resulting in a 30% decrease in claim costs and a 20% reduction in lost workdays. USC Gould Dispute Resolution Society California, USA Founder and Vice President Jan 2018 – May 2018

• Served as the liaison between students’ interests and the USC Gould School of Law and carried out administrative tasks. Investment Promotion Bureau Cross River State, Nigeria Senior Business Executive Jul 2013 – Jan 2015

• Managed the 4 billion Naira ($10 billion/2014 exchange rate) Songhai Cross River initiative portfolio; researched, developed, supervised, and coordinated state support for farm construction and project implementation.

• Collaborated with government agencies, ministries, and influential individuals to facilitate international business operations in local contexts, particularly surrounding land acquisition, business permits, and work authorizations.

• Provided advisory and support services to established international investors, such as General Electric and Wilmar, facilitating smooth relationships between international businesses and local communities. Attah Ochinke & Co. Cross River State, Nigeria

Attorney and Solicitor Dec 2012 – Jun 2013

• Mediated and negotiated on behalf of clients. Provided counsel to clients in Federal, State, Magistrate, and Appeal Courts.

• Handled employment issues, human rights violations, contract enforcement, etc. EDUCATION

United States University California, USA

MBA; Concentration in Human Resources (with distinction) Oct 2020 University of Southern California Gould School of Law California, USA Master of Laws (LLM) in Alternative Dispute Resolution May 2018 Nigerian Law School Abuja, Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws (BL); Bar Certification Sep 2011

University of Jos Jos, Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Jul 2010

LICENSES

• PHRi USA, 2022

• Nigerian Bar Association Licensed Attorney Nigeria, 2012

• Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediators Nigeria, 2011 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

• SKECHERS Certificate of Appreciation for hard work and support

• USC Gould School of Law Graduate and International Program Award for Outstanding dedication, involvement, and significant contribution to the International Student community at the Law School