Dana V. Barrett, MBA

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Email: ad0rba@r.postjobfree.com

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE specializing in building the Company's human capital capability – aligning structure, building staff/skills and systems/processes to drive growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Employee Engagement High Performing Talent Acquisition

Compensation & Benefits HR Compliance

Performance Management Succession Planning

Employee Relations Process Improvement

Kaizen Program for Operations Policy Development & Administration

ACHIEVEMENTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES

Entered a company undergoing rapid expansion as the first ever VP, Human Resources Manager; built the HR department from inception to implement HR standards and compliance, revamped employee handbook, policies and procedures, job descriptions and introduced a performance management system and recruiting applicant tracking system.

Restructured recruiting efforts for multi-state locations through the creation of an interview guide, applicant guide and recommended channels for candidate recruitment. Integrated to intranet for easy accessibility by all directors which streamlined the process and saved 25% in recruiting costs.

Managed RIF plan, resulting in 30% cost savings. Oversaw change process during the reorganization/downsizing activities by providing guidance and input on business unit restructures, developed HR strategy to efficiently deploy realignments.

Designed an employee engagement strategy that improved morale, retained talent and helped build a team 1st culture while in high growth mode.

Recognized by executive leadership team for excellence in community/ labor relations.

Reduced turnover by 40% by training management staff on retention techniques, committee creation, morale-boosting activities and recognition initiatives. Improved new employee experience.

Reviewed and analyzed the compensation and benefits market to determine employee needs, trends, regulations and practices, and developed competitive compensation and benefits programs and services to align with company goals.

Cureatr – New York, NY June 2021 – present

Vice President, Human Resources

Successfully lead the recruiting efforts of U.S. based remote workforce.

Strategic business leader with Board-level experience specializing in human capital leadership.

Trusted advisor and partner to CEO / C-suite with significant Board-level interface and exposure to company governance protocols and executive compensation practices.

Apply Lean principles to streamline HR processes including integrating performance, career planning, and compensation reviews.

Reduced performance review cycle time and improved quality of one-on-one reviews.

Championed new HRIS system (Ceridian Workforce) with a focus on analytics and human capital decision support.

Analyze wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.

Curant Health - Smyrna, GA August 2012 – June 2021

Corporate Senior Human Resources Director

Designed and presented ongoing management training programs for supervisors and senior management teams to effectively utilize human resources KPI’s, employee relations, employment law, recruiting and organizational development.

Used HR metrics to monitor, analyze and plan improvements to the performance of the human resources team at two locations. Provide recommendations and implement strategy action plans.

Managed relationships with insurance broker, review benefit plans quarterly in preparation for annual election plans, annual claims analysis and national trends. Responsible for all benefit plan design changes and cost management recommendations. Develop open enrollment communication and implementation.

Managed payroll administration through ADP in compliance with State and federal laws

Streamlined processes and capitalized on organizational growth opportunities.

Graphic Packaging Int’l Inc. Marietta, GA July 2008 – August 2012

Corporate Human Resources Manager III/ Recruiter

Managed recruiting, sourcing and screening candidates for open positions throughout the corporate division. Successfully filled exempt and non-exempt positions within 30 days.

Managed new hire orientation and mandatory training for 350 employees’ campus wide.

Provided oversight and guidance to managers on performance management process.

Ensured compliance of all HR audits, postings and procedures in adherence to state and federal regulatory law.

Responsible for completing and administering Affirmative Action plans for corporate and three divisions.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, minor in Marketing • Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA

Master of Business Administration • Keller Graduate School of Business, Duluth, GA

Women’s Business Leaders in Health (WBL)

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) - Senior Certified Professional/ SCP - certified

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