Human Resources Business Partner

Dawn M. Vazzana

PHR, SHRM-CP

412-***-**** *******@*****.***

*** ********* *****, **********, ** 15205

www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-vazzana-phr-shrm-cp-6788345/

SUMMARY

Progressive HR Business Partner/Manager experience in both corporate and field settings, including manufacturing, oil & gas plus previous recruiting experience in oil & gas, telecommunications, and headhunting firms

Recognized ability to manage high headcount client groups while strategically partnering with employees from senior management to the front-line including employee relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

O’Neal Manufacturing Services

Senior Human Resources Business Partner April 2021-present

Utilize knowledge of various human resources functions to provide tactical and strategic support to line managers to support 100+ plant team members.

Screen, interview, and on board new team members

Serve as the lead trainer and reference point for co-workers and serves as the leader for special departmental projects.

Provide daily guidance, coaching, and other solutions for team members and leaders that meet organizational goals

LIVESMART wellness ambassador

Diversity Equity & Inclusion committee member

Implemented retention tactics such as a perfect attendance bonus

Assist team members in FMLA/STD procedures

Act as a liaison with other corporate and HR shared services functions to include assisting other plant locations when needed

Contribute to the development of workforce plans and has a solid understanding of external customer trends and issues in the industry that could potentially impact the business

Provide change management support, succession planning, retention work, and workforce planning development

Recruit, interview, and attend career fairs in the local area

Oversee the UKG/UltiPro talent acquisition system

Conduct employee relations investigations as needed

Responsible for coordinating various engagement activities on site and off site

Lead of annual HR virtual conference

DPS Land Services, LLC December 2019-April 2021

HR Manager

Oversee, refine, and execute employee standards and procedures, using and improving HR existing and recommended systems and processes

Administer payroll via Paycom and 401K deferrals on a bi-monthly basis

Partner with management to ensure strategic HR goals, policies, and programs are aligned with business initiatives

Support managers with performance management, recruiting, hiring and exiting employees

Run necessary headcount, salary, and other relevant employee data reports for management as needed

Manage employee relation issues and complaints

Act as the leave administrator to monitor statuses and resolve issues with employees on disability or FMLA

Successfully corrected over 100 employee HSA deposits and other healthcare entries single handedly within my first month on the job

Recommended and implemented FOB key entry systems for all employees to enter the office

Noble Energy March 2012-December 2019

HR Business Partner- Business Support Functions

Senior HR Representative-US Onshore Marcellus Business Unit (First year as a contractor)

Provided daily HR support for various client groups including Operations, Finance/Accounting, and IT employees domestically and globally

Partnered with client group executive leadership teams to provide direction on HR initiatives and ensure consistent application of HR programs, policies, and processes

Completed exit interviews and compiled, analyzed, and reported statistics to management

Analyzed and reconciled monthly financial operating report as it related headcount planning

Participated in interviews for key positions within client groups

Liaised with the leave administrator to monitor statuses and resolve issues with employees on disability or FMLA

Prepared and administered employee notices and actions including separation, performance plans, and discipline

Facilitated annual performance review processes and succession planning discussions with executive and line leaders

Coached leaders and employees through management of performance, behavior, and career development

Lead employee relations investigations and determine appropriate resolution

Presented employee briefing sessions on annual processes such as performance review and benefits enrollment

Successfully led and planned a 2 day in house HR conference which included executive team members

Team member of the HR conversion of Oracle EBS to Cloud initiative

Worked closely with leaders such as the CFO/VP of Marcellus to assess talent across each asset and execute people movements to ensure human capital is placed strategically and in consideration of future business opportunities

Chevron May 2010 – February 2012

Resource Advisor/Recruiting Manager

Conducted compensation analysis/market pricing for new positions

Conducted strategic staffing and conferred with upper management to determine the business unit’s staffing needs as well as planning for the organizational capability of the business unit

Built and maintained effective working relationships with management and employees to provide advice and counsel to both on employee-related and organizational matters

Selected and implemented the applicant tracking system as well as maintained compliance and function of it (iCIMS/Virtual Edge)

Created and fostered relationships with colleges and diverse professional organizations to attract and recruit alumni and diversity candidates

Conducted quarterly Behavioral Interview training courses for hiring managers

Managed the presentation, selection, offer negotiation, closing, and administrative components involved in full lifecycle recruiting

Educated employees on HR policies and procedures including benefit information as necessary

Reviewed pre-employment background checks

Stayed informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in state-of-the-art recruiting practices including social networking such as Facebook and LinkedIn

Implemented and managed the relocation program

Created and distributed a recruiting report to management on a weekly basis

Recruiting group employed over 200 professionals in 2010 and 63 in 2011

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Duquesne University – Pittsburgh, PA

Major: Human Resource Management GPA: 3.76

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Member

Behavioral Interviewing Techniques

Korn Ferry TLP 360 Certified

Birkman Certified

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