Executive Assistant Human Resources

Donna Vanderwall, SPHR

Valparaiso, IN 708-***-**** ************@*****.***

Executive Profile

Highly motivated and results driven Human Resources professional offering over 20 years of business acumen. Proven success executing Human Resources activities, including planning and integration resulting from M&A’s, HR start-ups, business reorganization and strategic talent acquisition and downsizing initiatives. Business focused leader with the ability to foster organizational growth and enhance employee engagement. Experience leading HR as a Shared Service functions across multiple organizations in several states.

Expertise

• HR Policy Design & Implementation • M&S’s & Change Management

• State & Federal Regulatory Compliance • Compensation Design & Management

• Learning & Development • Risk & Safety Management

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution • Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategies

• Succession Planning • Performance Management

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion • Employee Engagement & Communications Strategies

Professional Experience

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation 2018 – 2022 Sr. Manager, Learning & Development May 2022 – September 2022

• Collaborated with HRPB Team to conduct a training needs assessment across matrixed organization of over 20 business units internationally.

• Created a leadership development program (and content) for new to mid-level management designed as informational to reduce liable risk in areas of performance management, ADA, FMLA, HIPAA, and time and attendance.

• Created a leadership development program for mid to senior level management designed to develop skills such as communication, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution.

• Created a compliance training and tracking program to ensure that associates receive legally required training from onboarding forward.

• Merged several training programs to one shared service, at an annual savings to company of over

$150K.

Sr. Manager, HR Business Partnering January 2021 – May 2022

• Hired, developed, lead and collaborated with a team of HR professionals, 5 direct reports and 4 indirect reports, that provided HR expertise as a shared service to multiple business units on full scope of HR functions while reporting to the CHRO.

• Worked collaboratively with Executive Leadership across multiple business units and locations to effectively create policy and unify culture. Partner and provide impactful recommendations to develop, align, and execute organizational initiatives.

• Serving as HR SME, lead high volume growth thru M&A operations by managing HR team from pre-acquisition due diligence to transitioning of employees, and further leading change management efforts.

• Created and developed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion task force, mentoring a team of diver HR professionals responsible for ensuring that all business units across the organization are creating an inclusive workplace that is free of disparity and discrimination, and promoting diversity and inclusion via employment engagement initiatives.

• Developed, implemented and monitored compensation policies, programs and objectives by analyzing market trends and internal equity to create benchmarking tools to determine pay grades and ranges.

• Analyzed, developed, implemented and communicated all company policies and benefit programs to that align with organizational goals, attract and retain top talent, and comply with law.

• Investigated and responded to all employee relations issues in a fair, legal and consistent manner, following corporate guidelines and policies, and creating new framework. Partnered with Legal Department on employment litigation and dispute resolution.

• Orchestrated talent acquisition and succession planning strategies to drive workforce management, employee engagement, culture, and leadership to achieve organizational goals.

• Partnered with Payroll and Benefits Departments to ensure federal and state regulatory compliance in all policies including wage and hour, tax, PTO, FMLA, ADA, and Discretionary Leave. Collaborated on Total Rewards packages that would better attract and retain top talent. HR Manager, Talent Management November 2018 – January 2021

• Hired, developed, lead and collaborated with team of 3 HR professionals that provided HR expertise as a shared service to multiple locations on full scope of HR functions while reporting to the Director, Human Resources.

• Orchestrated job analysis and creation/maintenance of job descriptions and classifications.

• Analyzed market trends and internal equity to benchmark compensation strategies for all exempt and non-exempt positions.

• Partnered with Management and HR team in areas of talent acquisition, performance management, talent development, and managerial development.

• Supported integration of new companies acquired through mergers and acquisitions, further supporting change management.

• Presented trainings to diverse audiences in person and via online.

• Presented Open Enrollment information, in person and online. Managed benefit administration and bill pay for organizations in my region.

• Explored subject matter expertise and in-depth knowledge to resolve employee relations issues and make recommendations to contribute to a healthy working environment. Interdom LLC January 2010 – November 2018

Human Resources Generalist January 2015 – November 2018

• Lead, developed and collaborated with one HR professional and direct report to provide HR expertise to two business units in multiple locations on full scope of HR functions while reporting to the CFO.

• Transitioned both small (50 – 100 associates each), privately owned companies to corporate subsidiaries under corporate policies, focusing on retention and employee engagement.

• Worked in partnership with HR Business Partner to create, implement, and manage improved HR strategies to create better business results.

• Act as Corporate Liaison to implement and administer Human Resources policies, benefits, and payroll procedures, and Leave Management.

• Processed exempt and non-exempt payroll thru ADP Total Source.

• Implemented new HRIS, DayforceHCM, for all HR functions, including payroll.

• Managed complete employee lifecycle, from compensation benchmarking, talent acquisition and onboarding, to training and development, to termination.

• Presented training to diverse audiences on several topics, from communications to safety.

• Successfully managed DOT and OSHA audits, finding root causes and making recommendations for safer procedures, resulting in improved processes and reduced fines.

• Managed WC claims from first report of injury, collaborated with department heads to create safety promoting initiatives within OSHA guidelines.

Executive Assistant to the CFO and HR Administrator January 2010 – January 2015

• Worked closely with CFO, concentrating on accounting, cash flow, correspondence, scheduling and special projects.

• Spearheaded 3 person collections team, ensuring aging remained under 60 days.

• Created regular reports for CFO, including transactional and accounts receivables reports.

• Negotiated benefit offerings and rates with agent. Orchestrated open enrollment meetings and managed elections. Managed life events, STD, LTD, and terminations of benefits.

• Onboarded new associates.

• Introduced once privately owned company to corporate HR initiatives that were new to the employee population.

Education

Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science, Business – Human Resources Management Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL

Associate in Arts

Certifications

Human Resources Certification Institute

Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification (SPHR) Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR)

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