Audrey Washington

Human Resources Professional

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Mobile-510-***-****

ad2hhm@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience with MBA in Human Resource Management. Specializing in Full-cycle recruiting, employee relations (union/non-union) and benefits management. Manage performance metrics and organizational management processes. Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for all organizations. Support and implementation of HRIS technologies to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Education

Masters Degree MBA- Human Resource Management

Trident University - Graduated 12/2018

Bachelors in Science BSBA- Human Resource Management

DeVry University - Graduated 10/2008

Skills

oFull Cycle Recruiting

oRegulatory Compliance

oTraining & Development

oEmployee Relations/Investigations

oUnion Management

oLabor Relations

oWorkers Compensation

oLeave of Absence/Disability

oBenefits Administration

oChange Management

oManager coaching/mentoring

oCollective Bargaining Agreements

oState/Federal Compliance

oCompensation Management

Software

ADP

Workday

Oracle

Paycom

Fidelity finance management

Bamboo

UltiPro

SAP

Advance skills will Microsoft Suite

Most all other Systems

Experience

11/2022-Present Human Resource Manager- Neotech Manufacturing (Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing)

Led and provided direction for recruitment activities for exempt/non-exempt employees.

Implement scalable recruitment and headcount management practices to ensure positions are filled with the best candidate wit the best fit. Collaborate with the management team and a broad range of senior stakeholders across the organization.

Research talent acquisition solutions, manage vendor relationships and service suppliers, understand proactively their services to have key resources in hand when needed based on our global talent acquisition strategy.

Lead communication efforts around performance metrics related to talent acquisition and ensure reporting is tailored to the needs of company goals and standards.

Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth and staff team building and motivations.

Streamlines HR efficiencies for recruitment, testing and hiring of new employees from 40 to 30 days.

Increased referrals by 30% by building productive partner networks.

Promoted employee buy-in of organizational objectives by conducting orientations, onboarding of new team members and regular meetings for employees and managers.

Manager ERISA and retirement programs

Successfully led company talent management initiatives partnering with Senor management, completing reviews and goas on time.

Monitored and managed employee programs to assess effectiveness and strategically make proactive suggestions and changes to meet industry demands.

Managed benefit programs including Pension, 401K, EAP, medical, dental, and vision packages.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees from c-suite to front line manufacturing,

Promoted and reviewed employee programs supported process changes to align operations objectives with company goals.

02/2020 02/2023 Sr. Human Resourced Business Partner-Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Healthcare)

Managed Human resources function for 2000+ union and no union employees ensuring compliance with federal, state and collective bargaining agreements.

Provided labor relations consulting with collective bargaining unit unions.

Showed 90% reduction of grievances from 2020-2021 by managing CBA and developing good working relationship with union reps and officials.

Provided education and guidance on new and old policies implementation and updates, provided appropriate investigative actions to reach resolution of grievances/employee complaints.

Led and provided direction for HR Team on special projects.

Responsible for HR matters including employee lifecycle, employee relations, employee engagement for all

Fostered cross functional relationships to connect with managers, employees, and c-suite executives.

Managed disputes, employee termination and disciplinary procedures.

Met with managers annually for processing of performance assessments and merits.

Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.

Demonstrated effective communication skills through positive interactions with managers, executive staff, outside and on-site contractors.

Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.

12/2016- 01/2020 HR Manager- Top Talent Solutions (Healthcare Staffing Agency)

Industries served Healthcare, Biotech, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, and semi-conductors.

Positions held: Lead Talent Acquisition Manager, Sr. Recruiter, HR Business Partner and HR consultant.

Manage Retirement and ERISA plans.

Benefits Management of health, dental, vision, 401K and all other employee benefit programs

Employee Relations investigations and resolutions.

Workers Compensation management of all claims, return to work programs, investigations, documentation and communication with adjusters and workers comp staff.

Regulatory Compliance of all state and federal laws

Leave of Absence/Disability Management of FMLA/CFRA/PDL/PFL/ADA programs and compliance

Training & development-create content and run specific management development programs.

Full cycle recruiting, and on-boarding, Manage the full recruiting life cycle process which includes creating job specification, interviewing, extending, and negotiating offers, and on boarding. Develop, lead, and execute a scalable talent acquisition function to establish successful criteria and KPIs that demonstrate ROI.

Drive organization design, workforce planning, sourcing & staffing (including supporting recruitment process)

Exit/Terminations/Off boarding/ Lay off’s/RIF’s documentation and coordination.

Managed staff included in HR departments receptionist, facilities, HR reps and generalist.

Manage Immigration documents and assist with case status.

Provide HR support and coaching to managers on HR policies and processes, people management, career development and. Succession planning.

Managed SEIU, CNA and UFCW Union labor relations, contract negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements.

05/2007-08/2016 Lead HR Business Partner - AR Consulting (HR PEO)

Support HR Departments with all aspects of HR including Benefits administration, compensation management, sourcing and recruiting, Open enrollments, Lay-offs and all other special projects.

Human Resources Business Partner role for clients, coaching management, and training staff.

Full cycle recruitment for retail, biotech, semi-conductor, manufacturing, and engineering and technical positions. Conducted screening, interviewing, on boarding and document collection.

Identified new, cost-effective resources for recruitment, and tracked and reviewed effectiveness of advertisement sources.

Assisted with Reduction in force creating and coordinating forms, put together employee severance packages, inform employees, explain procedures and next steps in lay off process, Point of contact for Human Resource questions.

Project Manager or lead on many projects: software implementation, Relocation moves, change management and company events.

Manage and administer benefits enrollments, terminations, and changes.

Manage leave of Absence programs in compliance with HIPAA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA and other related applicable laws, tracking, reporting, investigations, and follow-up

Develops and provides training and development plans and processes.

Union Consultant for various unions managing employee relations, collective bargaining agreements and investigations of all employee relation issues.

06/2002-09/2007 Sr. HR Generalist- Abgenix, Inc (Biotech)

Started out as manufacturing administrative assistant for Director of Manufacturing then promoted to HR Generalist.

Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.

Negotiated approximately 50 salary offers and dozens of sign-on bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt and nonexempt level.

Reconciled benefit statements-Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.

Manager employee manual covering and updating issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.

Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories engineering, office, facilities and management. "Shadowed" and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.

Full cycle sourcing and recruiting.

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