Human Resources Director

Cecilia Raines

************@*****.*** 504-***-**** Spring, TX

Summary

Seasoned HR professional with 18 years of diverse experience, including a previous role as Human Resources Director at Metalogic Inspection Services. Expert in aligning HR strategies with business goals, enhancing organizational culture, and developing talent. Seeking to leverage extensive background in employee relations, strategic planning, and HR program management as a Human Resources Director.

Work Experience

CLR Staffing and HR Consulting Agency

Human Resources Consultant/ HR Business Partner (Contractor) Spring, TX Sep 2007 - May 2024

• Delivered comprehensive training programs in areas such as diversity, sensitivity, and safety, tailored to meet the needs of multiple industries.

• Partnered with senior leadership to integrate HR strategies with organizational objectives, fostering a cohesive culture and people-focused approach.

• Developed and executed a diversity and inclusivity initiative, enhancing cultural awareness and competency within the organization.

• Established HR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), collaborating with management to refine performance review processes and improve team evaluations.

• Conducted compensation analysis and crafted HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Metalogic Inspection Services, Inc.

Human Resources Director Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

• Fostered collaborative relationships with leadership to enhance conflict resolution, employee morale, and productivity, leading to improved organizational culture and engagement.

• Partnered with the executive team to align human resources strategies with business objectives, focusing on talent acquisition, development, and retention to support company growth.

• Conducted comprehensive compensation and benefits analyses, ensuring informed decision-making, and managed benefits administration, including 401K oversight and benefits reconciliation.

• Developed and delivered a broad range of training programs, including leadership, ethics, and sensitivity, and oversaw the recruitment process from job postings to onboarding. Interfaith, The Woodlands- Texas Workforce Solutions Personal Service Representative Cypress Station Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

• Provided comprehensive guidance to clients in setting career objectives and navigating Workforce Solutions and community services to facilitate goal attainment.

• Cultivated and sustained productive relationships with a network of employers to match clients with suitable job opportunities.

• Monitored and supported clients throughout their employment journey, ensuring consistent progress tracking within the Management Information System (MIS).

Nexus Health Systems

Human Resources Director, Healthbridge Children’s Hospital (Reduction in Force) Houston, TX Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

• Streamlined HR operations and prepared for DNV Survey, ensuring compliance with no corrective actions required during the evaluation process.

• Managed comprehensive HR functions, including payroll processing for over 300 employees using ADP Workforce Now and reconciliation of benefits invoices, while also auditing 401K plan contributions.

• Coordinated with executive leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals, fostered a culture of diversity and inclusion, and delivered training to promote cultural awareness and competency. StaffMark

HR Administrator (Contractor at Noble Energy – Completed Successfully) Houston, TX Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

• Managed comprehensive HR administrative tasks for Noble Energy, including processing employee updates related to job roles, supervision, cost centers, transfers, pay adjustments, and terminations; contributed to payroll operations and maintained accuracy in employee records.

• Coordinated logistics for HR functions by scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, aiding in recruitment, organizing training setups, and updating the company intranet with policy and organizational changes. ResCare Workforce Services

Human Resources Manager New Orleans, LA May 2015 - Aug 2016

• Managed comprehensive HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS for over 100 employees, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

• Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to optimize organizational processes and communication, implementing effective policy changes.

• Developed and executed training programs, risk management policies, and compliance audits, contributing to strategic and succession planning initiatives.

Ochsner Health System, Elmwood

Human Resources Representative, Employee Services New Orleans, LA Aug 2011 - May 2015

• Managed onboarding, personnel changes, and termination processes, ensuring accurate payroll and benefits administration through Taleo, Oracle, and ADP systems.

• Led a cross-functional team in a strategic project that achieved $10 million in cost savings for the organization.

• Supported the System Director in strategic planning and played a key role in the development of Healthcare Reform and Quality programs, contributing to organizational goals and earning recognition from executive leadership. Ochsner Health System

Special Services Coordinator, ACO (Ochsner on Call) New Orleans, LA Aug 2011 - May 2015

• Facilitated the development and implementation of Quality programs, supporting Managed Care and Healthcare Reform initiatives to enhance departmental and organizational objectives.

• Contributed to reporting and analysis, presenting findings and recommendations to the Regional Director to inform strategic decision-making.

• Collaborated with key payers, including Peoples Health and Humana, to improve risk scores and HEDIS measures, optimizing patient care outcomes.

Kelly Services

Outreach Project Supervisor (Contractor at British Petroleum Company - BP Oil Spill) New Orleans, LA Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

• Managed a team to provide meal services for over 1,000 emergency personnel and oil spill responders, maintaining safety and efficiency in high-pressure conditions.

• Acted as a key point of contact coordinating communication and operational integration among team members, catering services, and executive management.

Archdiocese of New Orleans

Human Resources Generalist New Orleans, LA Sep 2006 - Jul 2010

• Managed the implementation of comprehensive Human Resources programs, ensuring alignment with organizational policies in areas such as staffing, compensation, and benefits.

• Administered payroll and benefits processes, including time report analysis, payroll processing, and management of enrollment for FMLA and disability programs.

• Oversaw HR compliance, maintaining adherence to Department of Labor regulations and EEOC guidelines through effective HRIS database management and employee relations practices. Christopher Homes, Inc.

Human Resources Director

• Facilitated the integration of a new timekeeping system with existing HRIS, enhancing payroll accuracy and compliance across multiple facilities.

• Developed and conducted training programs for management and staff, and played a key role in policy formulation and benefits administration, contributing to improved employee relations and retention. Education

Capella University

B.S., Human Resources Management

Lamar University

M.S., Business/Port and Terminal Management

Certifications

PHR

Texas Notary Public

Honor Society (member) Lamar University M.S. Port and Terminal Management Business Program International Honor Society in Business (member) Capella University B.S. Degree Society for Human Resource Management (member)

SHRM, Texas Bay (member)

Skills

Analytical and Critical Thinking, Leadership, Communication (Verbal and Written), Audits, Risk & Compliance, Strategic Planning, Training and Development Facilitation, Analytics, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adp, Workforce Now, Sap Abra, Oracle, OBIEE Reporting, eTime, Kronos, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Paychex, Hris, Cornerstone (Talent Management Software), Insperity, OrgPlus, TWIST (Work in Texas Online System), Tiers, Facs, Gazelle, CRM, DocuWare, FundWare, HRIS Database Management, Payroll Processing, Ar/Ap, Balancing Ledgers, Compensation Analysis, Payroll Administration, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Telecommunications, Office Management, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Management, Oil and Gas, Energy

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