SIMEEKA

RAMDIAL

Miramar, FL *****

954-***-****

ad4loe@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/simeekaramdial

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a strategic, purposeful HR leader with progressive experience leading human resources teams and developing human resources frameworks and strategies in demanding environments. I bring well developed interpersonal skills to organizations along with my ability to defuse sensitive situations. As a business partner, I have a proven history of supporting large and diverse workforces of over 5000 exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple states. I possess diverse knowledge in the hospitality, entertainment, and higher education sectors and exhibit a growth mindset with an unwavering ambition to surpass organizational goals. As a trusted advisor to senior management teams, I prevent and solve critical HR issues to reduce risk to the organization. EXPERIENCE

Sr. Regional Human Resources Generalist & Payroll Manager IPIC Theaters, LLC Boca Raton, FL

January 2021 - Current

• Supported all regional and corporate HR activities aligned with the employee lifecycle

• Conducted complex and sensitive workplace investigations including determining appropriate investigation strategies, leading witness interviews and document review, and determining findings and recommendations for appropriate resolution

• Responded to employee complaints with federal, state and local administrative agencies, resulting in reduced legal costs by ensuring fair treatment, compliance, and coaching of managers on policy adherence

• Advised business partners on intricate employee relations matters, resulting in a 24% decrease in employee grievances and a 15% increase in employee satisfaction scores

• Participated in senior management recruiting efforts, identifying talent gaps, and implementing onboarding compliance which led to a $35k reduction in recruiting cost

• Analyzed wages and job evaluations to ensure competitive pay practices and compliance with FLSA/EEOC requirements thereby preventing compliance issues

• Developed operational policies, procedures, and training manuals, ensuring consistency and adherence to regulations

• Administrator of HRIS platforms: ADP Workforce Now, Smart Compliance, Recruiting Management, HotSchedules

,Career Plug, Case builder, Navex Ethic Point etc.

• Managed Workers' Comp program, creating standard operating procedures for reporting work injuries

• Developed an Injury and Illness Prevention Program, aligning with OSHA standards and reducing workplace hazards

• Managed complex situations related to Leaves of Absence, FMLA, ADA Accommodations

• Coordinated Open Enrollment with benefit vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators

• Processed bi-weekly payroll for the company including wage garnishments ensuring accuracy and timelines. Human Resources Generalist

IPIC Theaters, LLC Boca Raton, FL

January 2018 - January 2021

• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures

• Conducted Corporate level employee onboarding, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion

• Managed employee information and records in the HRIS system

• Took ownership of payroll processing and coordinated employee benefits administration which reduced manual processes.

• Administrator for 401(k) Program, Health Benefits, ADP, and HR audits

• Led employee relations matters and investigations, ensuring timely resolution

• Implemented data reporting and analytics of ER cases for themes, trends and root causes to provide insights and recommendations for decision making and ER risk prevention.

• Implemented HR compliance activities and created fresh job descriptions for corporate and site level positions Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami, Miramar, FL January 2013 - January 2016

• Managed a team of 20+ Admissions Representatives across all phases of operations & catered over 1200 students

• Improved preparation procedures for audits resulting in exceptional compliance results with the Department of Education and Accreditation agencies

• Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, workplace issues and time-off requests

• Managed the hiring process: resume screening, interview, background check and offer letters

• Facilitated new-hire orientations, training, and onboarding over 500 employees

• Slashed administrative cost 23% by negotiating service contracts with vendors and professional services

• Promoted organization and actively recruited career service partners by attending state, national and community events

Team Lead / Senior International Advisor

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami, Miramar, FL January 2005 - January 2013

• Led student recruitment efforts while concurrently training national, military, and high school recruitment departments

• Established new training processes to strengthen daily departmental compliance; brought forth a zero-regulatory compliance finding during all internal and external audits

• Obtained required documentation to secure Department of Homeland Security I-20 eligibility for student visas EDUCATION

Master of Science - Human Resources Development

Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Management American Intercontinental University, Schaumburg, IL SKILLS

Employee Relations & Complex Workplace Investigations, Conflict Resolution, Employee Development, Employee Experience, Team Building, Performance/Talent Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Compensation & Benefits, Employment Law/Compliance, Training & Development, Workforce Planning, Talent Strategy, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Hearings, HR Policy, Payroll Management, and Process & Systems Design

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