LaTonya Olivier, ABD, SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP, CCP, GRP

Austin/San Antonio Area

408-***-**** adc6ub@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonya-olivier-b7b6318/ HR Director VP of People and Talent Strategic HR Partner Proven HR Leader and trusted counselor for business executives. I am a change agent. I have over 20 years of strategic HR experience in a range of organizations including public sector, insurance, manufacturing, consulting and agriculture support. I’m seeking a new opportunity to affect strategic change and support within an organization committed to improving performance through excellence in employee management and alignment. Areas of Expertise

Performance

Management

Compensation and

Benefits

Leadership Training

Executive/Management

Search & Assessment

Employee Relations

Union Negotiations

Compliance

HRIS Selection &

Implementation

Organizational

Development

Investigations

Professional Experience

Principal Consultant – People and Organizations

BLC Partners (2010 – Present)

Provided strategic support for client initiatives related to employment requirements and setting stretch goals. Sample Notable Projects

Organization Size: 500 Employees Sector: Construction/Aggregates Project Summary: Developed Safety & Hazard Avoidance Policies, Handbooks, and assisted with requirements in the complex California legal environment. Annually provided Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace training as well as other training courses on an as needed basis. Key Achievements:

100% compliance with California standards for client companies

Developed and revised as needed HR collateral such as handbooks, agreements and other nonlegal documents

Provided consulting via phone, email and other means when emergent situations occurred

Investigated complaints from employees, outside entities and recommended corrective actions

Acted as owner representative in instances of difficult terminations Organization Size: 35 Employees Sector: City Management

Designed Assessment Center for recruitment of City Manager resulting in selection of City Manager with long term tenure. Participated actively in Assessment Center to pose a range of difficulty levels related to expected behavior.

Worked closely with City Manager and Board to develop assessment of employee positions.

Developed and revised City Handbook on as needed basis. Organization Size: 6000 Employees Sector: Agriculture Project Summary: Provided on demand assistance with complex issues related to this sector. Developed and edited training related to hazards response. Acted as final quality check for all required State and Federal Leave Management documentation.

Key Achievements:

Developed, revised and implemented policies such as Return to Work and Vehicle Use Guidelines

Provided consulting via phone, email and other means when emergent situations occurred

Worked directly with Company Attorney to assist as needed in developing new requirements and aiding supervisory comprehension for rapidly changing regulatory environment

Developed training programs for front line managers to maintain competence in supervisory activities

Established Safe Driving Program with automated training course as well as in person presentations for reinforcement

Reviewed all Leave Management documentation and policies/procedures to ensure compliance with California’s complex requirements

Organization Size: 150 Employees Sector: Roofing Contracting Project Summary: Developed Safety & Hazard Avoidance Policies, Handbooks, and assisted with requirements in the complex California legal environment Provided training related to hazards response, developed and maintained all required Leave Management documentation and served as final quality check prior to distribution. Key Achievements:

Reviewed all collateral materials and processes for 100% compliance with California standards for client companies. Developed improved onboarding process and fully compliant handbook. Also recruited new HR Director and advised Director on ongoing issues

Worked with Safety Consultant to develop a safety program that included all aspects of roofing and construction concerns. Reviewed and revised process for intake of “casual labor”

Reviewed all forms, collateral material and processes to determine best use of manpower on an ongoing basis. Developed legally required document retention standards, required documentation for hiring, leaves and compliance

Developed standardized pay arrangements that met requirements for compliance with Fair Pay Act Education and Qualifications

University of Texas; Austin, TX

ABD for Ed. D. in Strategic Organizational Management & Human Resource Development Leadership Master of Education in Organizational Management & Human Resource Development Texas A&M University; College Station, TX

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Professional Certifications:

HRCI – SPHR-CA

World at Work – CCP

World at Work – GRP

SHRM – SHRM – SCP

Certified Administrator for Lominger System

Certified Administrator for Meyers-Briggs Type Testing

Licensed Private Investigatory Firm in State of California (Previously) Additional Credentials

Professional Memberships

Member of World at Work

Member of Next Concept HR Association (NCHRA)

President of Board (Emeritus) for NCHRA

Member of Austin Human Resource Association

Former President of Central Texas Compensation and Benefits Association

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