Akela Johnny

ad3gre@r.postjobfree.com

347-***-****

Brooklyn, NY

Education

The Chicago School for Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA

Masters of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology

Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Professional Experience

The Independent Digital News and Media, New York, NY May 2022- October 2023

Human Resources Business Partner

●Managed the U.S Human Resources division for a global digital media publication by providing expertise in HR related laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.

●Liaised with global HR team to execute multiple HR programs related to the employee life cycle, such as talent acquisition, contract management, onboarding, and employee development.

●Partnered with senior leadership to define best approaches and methods to complex problems, including coaching, succession planning and feedback for key stakeholders.

●Advised managers and provided solutions to employee relations problems, workplace emergencies, and training and development.

●Implemented new business strategies including career conversations, team building exercises, and organizational culture initiatives.

●Focused on day-to-day support of employees and leaders with manager coaching, employee engagement, and DE&I initiatives.

●Consultant to managers for performance evaluations, policy interpretations, and employee engagement activities.

●Assisted managers and employees with operational needs i.e., benefits, policy questions, and escalations from the management team.

●Helped lead various HR projects within the U.S to improve processes, service delivery, and manager effectiveness.

●Lead agency compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and so forth.

Flourish Ventures, Silicon Valley, CA; Washington, DC July 2021- September 2023

Human Resources Generalist

●Provided HR expertise by partnering with the Human Resources department and executive team to design and develop operational projects for global venture firm.

●Led continuity planning initiative by collaborating with outside firms and internal teams to determine best course of action for business, technology and disaster recovery including BIA, strategy development, and staff trainings.

●Built out extensive onboarding process that integrates goal setting and performance management from an early stage.

●Designed and revamped the 360-performance management system to promote accountability and consistency amongst employees.

Essence Communications, Brooklyn, NY November 2019- February 2022

HR Generalist

●Served as key implementation and subject-matter expert for the Human Resources department of a global media/publication company.

●Facilitated organizational and change development initiatives by analyzing and assessing staff needs and maximizing organizational effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency through learning and development opportunities, technology improvements, and employee engagement.

●Planned, directed, and coordinated work activities for staff relating to employee relations, benefits, development, and compliance.

●Coached senior executives and managers on leadership and performance.

●Advised managers on organizational policy matters, such as sexual harassment, and employee handbook procedures, while recommending needed changes.

●Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems.

●Managed employee communication and feedback through avenues as agency meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.

Creative Artists Agency- Mills Entertainment, Century City, CA November 2017- August 2019

Human Resources Coordinator

●Responsible for the overall functioning of the Human Resources Departments for a national entertainment company.

●Created a new recruiting process using HRIS, shortening the average post-to-hire rate by 20 days.

●Executed payroll administration while working with vendors, employees, and accounting to provide essential reports and ensure accuracy.

Creative Artists Agency- Mills Entertainment Continued

●Initiated and supported all HR functions including onboarding, benefits, recruiting wellness, and all other departmental

objectives.

●Performed ACA auditing, reporting, and upkeep.

●Designed and developed company survey and formulated feedback initiatives.

New Hope Academy, Brooklyn, NY September 2016- July 2017

Human Resources Associate

●Guided and managed the Human Resources department of a New York charter school.

●Served as a link between leadership, the board, and school employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.

●Analyzed and modify compensation and benefits policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

●Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, mediating disputes, termination, and administering disciplinary procedures.

●Created federal and state compliance reports, administer surveys, and acted as a consultant for employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health.

Skills

HRIS Systems: Little Bird, Zenefits, Paylocity; ADP, PRISM, PlanSource, Vanguard, Employee Navigator, BambooHR, Oracle, Greenhouse; SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, Google Spreadsheets

●Employee Engagement

●Organizational Development

●Onboarding

●Recruitment

●Payroll

●Leadership Development

●Coaching

●HR Policies & Procedures

●Project Management

●Succession Planning

●People Strategy

●Labor Law

●Job Analysis

●Adobe Research Methods

●Mac/PC Proficient

SPSS

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