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REBECCA SORENSEN

Newport News, VA • adilcs@r.postjobfree.com • 410-***-**** • LinkedIn

HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

Organizational Development People Management Talent Acquisition High-achieving human resources professional and trusted advisor with extensive experience leading fast-paced, service oriented human resources operations. Proven track record of combining motivational team leadership skills, an aptitude for innovation and creative problem solving, and a comprehensive knowledge of full-cycle human resources functions to optimize work processes, engage employees, and create an attractive work culture. A strategic leader and change agent with demonstrated experience delivering valuable insights, commanding analytical projects, and advising on process improvements. Adept at producing key metrics and reports that promote data-driven decisions and strategic recommendations. A tactful communicator with interpersonal strengths leveraged to drive team collaboration, liaise with key stakeholders, and serve internal and external customers with poise and professionalism. Primed to apply a winning mindset and dynamic skillset to the growth of a top-tier organization in a management capacity.

— AREAS OF KEY EMPHASIS —

Team Leadership Project Management Continuous Improvement Strategic Planning Customer Service Legal Compliance Recruiting Employee Engagement Performance Management Onboarding & Orientation Organizational Communications Benefits Administration Workforce Planning Data Analytics Training & Development Employee Relations Employment Laws Compensation Succession Planning Staffing & Scheduling Business & Financial Acumen Coaching & Counseling Proficient in SAP, MyHR, SharePoint, Kenexa, Ethics Point, Incident Management, and Microsoft Office Suite. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES – NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING (NNS) Newport News, VA 3/2010 to Present HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER – HII MECHANICAL, 4/2019 to Present Oversee human resources programs for supplier of United States Navy aircraft carriers and submarines, including talent management, benefits administration, training and development, compensation, and performance management, while ensuring adherence to all local, state, and federal employment laws.

Key Contributions:

• Devise recruiting strategies for the organization and utilize analytical ability to determine staffing needs and solutions.

• Manage full life cycle recruiting operations, such as, partnering with colleges, attending job fairs, actively and passively sourcing applicants, interviewing candidates, extending and negotiating job offers, and onboarding new employees.

• Provide human resource consulting to leaders for issue and conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and performance coaching, leading to a high-performance workforce.

• Execute consistent employee relations by investigating issues, mediating conflicts, and reaching appropriate resolutions.

• Administer benefits programs, encompassing life, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, FMLA, ADA accommodations, military leaves USERRA), COBRA, and ERISA, and educate employees on benefits available to them.

• Conduct salary analysis to ensure competitive wages for workforce, and calculate compensation for offers, salary inequity adjustments, promotions, labor category changes, reclassifications, and transfers.

• Spearhead management of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) employer paid leave for organization, requiring the ability to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge on new laws and related processes. HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST HRIS ANALYST, 5/2017 to 4/2019 Executed day-to-day human resources operations from labor and employee relations to onboarding and training new HRIS Analysts to policy management and enforcement, in addition to supporting human resources organization with special projects. Key Contributions:

• Utilized analytical ability to develop forecasts of short- and long-term staffing requirements and recruitment strategies to most efficiently fill positions in a timely manner.

• Championed change management process for implementation of new MyHR system as the organizational communications lead committed to gaining buy-in from employees.

• Collaborated with partner NNS organizations to investigate employee issues with workers’ compensation, benefits, and talent acquisition.

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• Served as primary point of contact for all employment-related questions, concerns, and conflict, providing guidance to employees and managers as manager of MyHR and HRIS mailbox inquiries.

• Project-managed business strategy alignment with all divisions and departments in NNS and other business units of KSO, Savannah River, and Puget Sound.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, 12/2015 to 5/2017

Facilitated support to all Human Resources Business Partners and Director of Operations for administrative human resources operations of recruiting, hiring, terminations, and employee relations. Key Contributions:

• Anticipated leader needs, and provided diligent support of orchestrating complex schedules and travel arrangements, organizing divisional and departmental meetings, and managing company visitors.

• Maintained oversight of Dispute Resolution Program, developing keen knowledge of all aspects of investigations, terminations, and related litigations.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 3/2010 to 12/2015

Promoted through consecutive administrative roles, delivering concierge-level support to the Director of Navy Program Operations, the Director of Quality Control, and the Manager of Nuclear Quality Inspection with each department consisting of 250+ employees. Key Contributions:

• Acted as a resource for all department employees, ensuring top-notch customer service in all interactions.

• Executed heavy calendar management, complex travel arrangements, and diligent meeting preparation for leaders.

• Generated reports on workforce planning and department metrics to support development of data-driven strategies. ARBY’S RESTAURANTS Lynchburg, Williamsburg, Gloucester, VA & Elizabeth City, NC 12/2006 to 12/2009 DISTRICT MANAGER

Directed team of four general managers, twelve assistant general managers, and all restaurant staff at multiple restaurant locations, while overseeing general business functions and ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures. Key Contributions:

• Decreased district food costs by 25% through diligent inventory management and cost controls.

• Oversaw human resources responsibilities of attending job fairs, staffing, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance- managing all levels of employees.

• Drove employee engagement by providing mentoring and coaching on appropriate ways to motivate team to achieve organizational objectives, and serve as a contact to employees for any employment-related concerns. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, GPA 3.9 Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Human Resource Management, GPA 3.89 Associate of Arts in Business Management, Human Resource Management, GPA 4.0 SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY St. Leo, FL

— CERTIFICATIONS —

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