Rana P. Dunn

Irving, Texas

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Human Resources Executive/ Business Partner

HR Executive /Business Partner adept at aligning business objectives with those of management and employees throughout designated business units. Addresses and anticipates any human resources-related needs. Specialize in serving as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues Directly responsible for formulating partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, midrange plans, culture, and competition. Proven ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization to set and exceed corporate objectives. Proficient in payroll management and implementation using Orbit, HRIS Pro, Ceridian, ADP WFN, Paychex, Enterprise, ERP System, Orbit full suite (Oracle System) Concur, Check SCM, Sun System (Global Accounting/ ERP system), EDI implementation across several carriers

Human Resources Management

Full cycle payroll ADP WFN /EDI Implementation

Strategic Planning/Analysis

Benefits & Training

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Cultural Awareness Campaigns

Risk Management

Budget Forecasting

New Business Development

Payroll Management

Legal Compliance

Risk Management

Start- Up businesses

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Compensation Structures

System Improvements

Union Environments

Lead the Immigration process

Professional Experience

IKS Health HQ, Mumbai, India Home office: Dallas, Texas

Human Resources Director,

Human Resources Business Partner USA (August 2021 -Present)

Led, developed, and implemented policies, processes, and initiatives to support the human resource strategy Administers and manages the administration of human resource programs including Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Risk Management, Talent Management, and Compliance.

Provided guidance, and coaching, developed and implemented policies, processes, and initiatives to support the human resource strategy.

Consulted and advised the executive team on promoting equal opportunity for an increasingly diverse workforce.

Fostered high employee engagement and retention.

Helped enhance and update procedures governing annual performance reviews.

Co-developed a new HR mission statement underlying six key workforce initiatives in 2021.

Administered and managed the administration of human resource programs including Payroll, Benefits, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, and Compliance. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to supervisors and managers in dealing with employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations, as necessary.

Managed payroll processing, including ensuring correct and efficient payroll processing (taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, health, and welfare contributions)

Analyzed the annual benefit plan design, and manpower cost planning, in line with company budgets and philosophy.

Structuring employee compensation, setting salary ranges and pay grades based on market data and job roles.

Acts as Plan Administrator for all employee benefits programs such as retirement plans; health care, term life insurance; short-term disability; accidental death, and long-term disability, Fiduciary Trustee for the 401K.

Managed the 401K annual compliance including plan audits, regulatory filings, non-discrimination testing, and annual disclosures.

Conducted risk analysis to manage organizational risk profile from reliable control systems and monitor legal issues

Oversaw preparation and filing of periodic regulatory reports such as Forms 1094, 1095-C, and 5500 and any other filings required by ACA, Audits COBRA, ERISA, and other applicable laws related to benefit plans.

Oversees absence and disability programs and is the point of contact for Leave of Absence, FMLA, and ADA accommodation reviews.

Facilitated immigration casework including L1, H1B, and PERM cases from start to finish, including assessment, documentation collection, case submission, and monitoring progress.

Developed and delivered training on effective management practices, coaching, process, and compliance issues, where the need is identified and requested.

Facilitated HR processing including terminations, severance packages, ESOPS, unemployment claims, and third-party requests for information.

Partnered globally with colleagues to execute business priorities by establishing, cultivating, and maintaining ongoing relationships with leadership in the US and India to understand specific needs.

Maintained various HR records and data and provided reports and statistics on this data.

Ensured that data within all relevant Human Resources Information System (HRIS) systems was accurate, conducted periodic audits, and data maintenance (e.g., PTO calculation matches PTO policy, etc.)

Supported supervisors and managers with employee relations issues and conducted effective, thorough, and objective investigations, as policy

Plaza Premium Group, HQ, Hong Kong Joint Billion NY, LLC, Jamaica, NY

PPL Holdings, LLC USA Dallas, Texas

Regional Human Resources Director, Americas, (March 2018 -August 2021)

●Created and led a team of HR professionals to provide a streamlined and efficient HR Operation and Risk Management across multiple current, and future locations and sites in America’s regions, which include the USA, Canada (Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto), and Brazil (Rio)

●Instrumental in the set-up and opening of, the USA, including most recent JFK, Denver, and Dallas operations.

●Working as the Regional lead to partner with Headquarters and Country management teams to translate global standards to regional/local policies and procedures and drive best practice HR.

●Plan and oversee the direction of regional hiring initiatives to cultivate and attract top talent.

●Building out an internal talent pipeline for future leaders and globally mobile colleagues

●Explore and where possible roll out efficient technologies to enable, engage and empower our colleagues.

●Provided analytics and consultation to developing and implementing effective total reward solutions achieving business needs and maintaining market competitiveness.

●Identified and drove employee development initiatives. Partner with HQ Learning and Development on the design, and delivery of training programs

●Maintained and developed company legal compliance standards, across US, Canada, and Brazil

●Create and implement employee retention initiatives, including Succession Planning, Employee Engagement ideas, best practices.

●Monitor legal updates to stay abreast of compliance requirements and propose internal control standards; Make recommendations for policy, procedure, and process modifications, implementing and communicating on approved changes.

●Promoted employee relations and built a company culture with local leadership.

●Manpower Planning development and analysis in preparation for the Americas Region RFP process.

●Primary Company representative in the facilitation of all Union negotiations to CBA ratification, Union environments include, Local 638, NY, AFL-CIO, and UFCW, Canada

●Support global HR to implement global HR programs and initiatives., India / US

DONNELLY MECHANICAL CORP. Queens Village, NY

Human Resource Director, (March 2015 -Feb 2018)

Oversaw Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), ensuring that system integrity and security are maintained (for all components and modules for ADP). Assess the relevance of upgrades, additional features, customizations, and alternative products to address organizational needs.

●Developed HR policies and procedures, and developed onboarding & orientation, training, and incentive programs. Administer payroll and benefits. Administer HR budget and oversee all HR workplace situations.

●Advised all levels of management as it relates to conflict resolution and all employee relation issues.

●Key decision maker and manager of benefits plans, such as insurance and pension plans, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.

●ERP implementation lead relates to export and import to ADP Workforce Payroll / HRIS and time and Labor distribution.

●Played a key role in ensuring high employee retention rates.

●Authored and published employee manual covering review and dispute processes, salary and commission structures, disciplinary procedures, codes of conduct, and all internal/external compliance policies and procedures.

●Managed all payroll functions and staff including weekly payroll administration, computing commissions and bonuses, federal and state reporting, and end-of-year reporting.

●Recruited, hired, and promoted with EEO principles in mind, by implementing practices designed to widen and diversify the pool of candidates considered for employment openings, including openings in upper-level management.

●Audited and managed complex benefit programs for union and nonunion employees. I.e., Local 638

●Implemented HR programs and policies as needed by the organization.

●Identified, evaluated, investigated, and/or resolved all types of employee issues, employee morale, work performance, and organizational productivity concerns.

●Maintained and developed company legal compliance standards, and benefits laws for union and nonunion staff i.e., ERISA, EEOC-1 reporting, IRS, DOL, FMLA, HIPAA, PFL, and Cobra, etc.

●Created employee training and organizational development programs.

●Conducting performance reviews with personnel managers and monitoring employee attitudes, productivity, and performance outcomes.

●Implemented and maintained the human resource management and payroll system, while providing staff and directors with the essential reporting to assist them in managing their employee resources.

●Reviewed, designed, and communicated Group and ancillary benefit recommendations to Partners.

●Created compensation plans and provided administration for employee welfare.

●Ensured every aspect of human resources incorporates the organization's vision, values, and culture.

●Developed and maintained the risk management work functions and assisted in developing health and safety programs for the volunteers and staff.

●Participated as a senior management team member in weekly Director Meetings to develop and discuss organizational procedures and policies.

ACS SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES, Mt Vernon, NY

TRITON CONSTRUCTION, NY, NY

Human Resource Director, (2014-2015) Consultant

Work with Partners to create and develop HR policies and procedures, recruit employees, and develop orientation, training, and incentive programs. Administer payroll and benefits Administer HR budget and manage all HR generalist workplace issues.

●Played a key role in ensuring high employee retention rates, all employees are professionally trained and oriented when hired, and safety practices are adhered to in every department.

●Developed and implemented team training programs and goal setting. Negotiate salaries and bonus packages for all new hires.

●Updated and republished employee manual covering review and dispute processes, salary and commission structures, disciplinary procedures, codes of conduct, and FMLA policy.

●Managed all payroll functions and staff including bi-weekly payroll administration, computing commissions and bonuses, federal and state reporting, and end-of-year reporting.

●HRIS Implementation lead, Performance Management (metrics), Benefit ACA compliance, benefits management, Time and Attendance, custom reporting, and more.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE PROPERTIES CORPORATION, Manhasset, NY

Knightsbridge Design + Construction 2006 – 2014

Vice President, Human Resources /Corporate Operations (2013 – 2014)

Director, Human Resources (2010 – 2013)

Manager, Human Resources (2008– 2010)

Human Resource & Office Manager (2006 – 2008)

Led the development of the Human Resources department from the ground up, including the administration and management of employee benefits (FSA, 401(K), Cafeteria Plan, and voluntary employee benefit programs); implementation of operational policies and practices; creation of recruitment and training guidelines, as well as pre-employment screenings, onboarding procedures, off-boarding procedures, and key performance indicators; management of payroll processes; budget determination; review and recommendation of risk management procedures; and design and deployment of employee and manager self-service tools and workflow to support HR record management and transactions.

Handled all benefit laws compliance i.e., ERISA, IRS, DOLFMLA, HIPAA, and Cobra

Credited with developing and enhancing the company’s entire technological infrastructure, including spearheading the migration of the company’s local server to a Microsoft cloud-hosted solution, evaluation and hiring of IT Company, ROI testing, and implementation of new computers.

Responsible for all areas of employee relations, including management of worker’s compensation claims, identification of training needs and coordination of training sessions, and investigation and recommendations for problem resolution.

Manage the Open Enrollment Period for three regions and provide continuous training and education to all staff regarding company benefit plans.

Collaborate with company executives regarding long- and short-term decision-making, business objectives, and operational and budgetary forecasting.

Manage all payroll activities, including preparing and submitting federal, state, county, and local tax reports; ensuring proper administration of deductions and benefits programs; and completing year-end payroll operations.

FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES, Brooklyn, NY

Executive Human Resources Administrator to CFO (1/2006 – 6/2006)

Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Consultant (6/2005 – 1/2006)

Key in implementing corporate governance and financial practice standards as required by passing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Oversaw a full facet of the Global Human Resources function, including payroll, recruitment, training, professional development, benefits compensation, and legal compliance.

Served as liaison for all employee benefits, training, payroll, processes, and attendance issues.

JB INDUSTRIES/MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, Long Island, NY

Human Resources Administrator 2001 – 2005

Key Manager credited with the creation of a comprehensive Human Resources Department at a company where no such department existed, as well as the research, design, and authoring of the Human Resources manual 2002-2003.

Implemented E-time online time and attendance application and oversaw all hand scan technology.

Assisted in a full facet of HR and operational activities surrounding the relocation of the manufacturing facility, including coordinating and facilitating all tours to promote relocation and retain employees.

Responsible for Benefit communication, open enrollment, and reconciliation

Responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal Cobra legislation and all related issues.

Memberships & Affiliation

Dr. Rita Dunn Education Foundation, President

Non-profit designed to certify teachers through the patented learning style The Dunn & Dunn Model

Society for Human Resources Management, Member Vistage Executive Leadership, Member Landmark Forum /Advanced Graduate

Education & Certification

Human Resource Management, Certified Worker Compensation Management, Certified Graduated Interfaith Counseling Program 2010

Bachelor of Science, Health Care Management & Human Services, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY

Associate of Arts, Physical Education & Dance, Sullivan County Community College, Lochsheldrake, NY

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