Human Resource Executive

DNELLA D A BUSOG

HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE

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Human Resource Management Experience Leadership Development Startup Operations

Strategic and innovative HR Executive that translated business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, and growth. Partner with other directors and senior executives to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement and mobilize talent. Special expertise in building and leading top performing teams, turning around troubled organizations and establishing HR departments from scratch. Adept at directing all HR functions, including recruiting, talent development, employee relations, and policy design. Competent in all payroll functions, data management and payroll reporting. From onboarding, advising to general office and risk management.

HR Operations Management** Organizational Development** Budgetary Planning** Compensation

Process Reengineering & Change Management**Employment Law**Labor Relations** Recruiting & Staffing

Training & Leadership Development**Benefits** Diversity ** Compensation**HR Policy, Process & System Design**Employee Counseling **New Employee Orientation **HR Compliance

Disciplined and flexible problem-solving approach that balances business goals with employee needs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U 1st. Business Management

Memphis, TN

Consultant 10/2017-

Outsourcing years of HR experience to different companies/ organizations as a management consultant. I help businesses improve their performance and grow by solving problems and finding new and better ways of doing things. Serving as a lead expert for strategic business initiatives, human resource management, workplace enhancement, project management, performance management, government relations, communications and other organizational functions and compliance.

Baldwin Incorporated,

Desoto TX 03/2012-07/2017

Dir Human Resources

Recruited to direct HR for turn-around organization. Executed cost effective changes to existing benefit plans and evaluated HR systems to initiate a strategic plan for improved efficiency. Came into struggling organization and initiated changes for company’s restructuring. Led a staff of 7 in the HR professionals, of 535 employees. Reduced staffing execs and instituted extensive training programs to meet compliance regulations. Labor relations included administering three union contracts negotiations, grievance, terminations and health and welfare issues Streamlined hiring process \4saving 35% in recruitment costs. Directed benefits administration for 542 salary and hourly employees, both union and non-union. Coordinated open enrollment process for health and welfare plans. Performed vendor management. Planned and managed several high-profile projects to improve benefits program, including new pension provider, pension statements for salaried employees and retiree medical reconciliation initiatives. Reporting and insights to inform business decisions Learning and development, Utilizing data, KPI’s Develop effective Change an Engagement plans to support change activities across the service line Successfully deployed approach to Workforce Planning as part of the SL financial planning cycle High resilience, robustness and an unwavering focus on delivering tough business outcomes Provide strategic support and leadership to the implementation of ADM through firm wide collaboration across the service line working with the ADM lead and CoE’s

Neovia Logistics,Joliet, IL 01/2007-03/2012

Human Resources Mgr.

Transformed HR into a true strategic business partner in the aftermath of HR restructuring. Executed all HR operations for 3500 employees for an urban planning engineering and transportation organization. Improved all sites as needed. Supervised staff of 35-40. Spearheaded recruiting, hiring, terminations, strategic planning, policy and procedure development as well as performance reviews. Managed compensation and benefits program. I was actively involved in corporate-wide programs, such as reorganizations. Enabled operational change essential to a $5M reduction in HR costs.

Automated and formalized recruiting process, expediting applicant sourcing and hiring. Developed and implemented hiring process that included training HR staff and management in interview techniques, Increased applicant flow and reduced time to hire 55%. Simplified cost by identifying and implementing new benefit plans.

Enhance compliance and staff performance by updating both company and employee handbook.

Credited for increase in productivity and employee satisfaction by leading development and corporate workshops.

Improved efficiency by centralizing disability and FMLA administration with third party. Recognized for complex project that involved several different states and laws.

Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, IL.

Transportation/HR Generalist 06/1995-12/2006

Managed HR functions including expansion of operations during a rapid growth period. Key member of executive leadership team. Actively involved in reorganization of HR operations and organizational development. Charged with transitioning employees from part-time to full-time status.

Refined hiring cycle from 63 days to 30 days and eliminated backlog of 320 open positions.

Charged with department and implementation of performance review process.

Assisted in the implementation of organizational structure, training, and recruiting programs and HRIS programs.

Conveyed knowledge and skills by verbal and written communication transportation logistics that improved service to ridership.

Assisted with new policies for regulatory compliance, safety, and community involvement.

Developed and implemented a safety system to exceed OSHA requirements, minimize recordable, control costs, and reward employees.

Streamlined employee sourcing and employee development within the company.

Influential member of team that developed new S.O.P’s and guidelines for government sanctioned leave, F.M.L.A. and all other concerns for leave management.

Identified and designed a strong leadership training program to develop and enhance the management skills of group leaders and supervisors.

Restructured the recruiting process with an emphasis on hiring the best possible candidate and streamlined and improved the orientation and training program to maximize performance and retention.

Education & Professional Credentials

2014 University of Illinois at Chicago MBA Program /BS Human Resource Technology and Concepts

2010- University of Phoenix BSACC

2009- Villanova Six Sigma (Master Certificate)

2008- South Suburban Community College AA /Human Resources and Bus. Man.

Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR)

Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Key Responsibilities Handle / Core Competency

Analyzing the requirement of organization

Maintain the existing employees and take the feedback from them.

Talent Management and Tracking

Human Capital Management (HCM)

Present the suggestions for the seniors of employees and implement their order.

Train the new employees, Performance Improvement

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Spreadsheet Software

EEOC Officer

Human Resource Information System(HRIS), Apex Business Software, Icims, Workday, Oracle

Employee Counseling and Policy Administration

Unemployment Claims

Payroll Processing, Benefits, and Appraisal

Shipping Distribution and Ordering

Office Management, Data Entry

Accounting

HR Policy an Procedure

Exit Interviews

Employee Coaching /Consultation

Conflict Resolution

Labor Law and Negotiation

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