Sonya S. Gant

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216-***-****

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SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Project Director, Human Resource, Workforce Development and Talent Acquisitions, with extensive experience and progressive functions including but limited to partnership growth, directing all aspects of recruiting, staffing, site operations, employee/labor relations, compliance, benefits, compensation, payroll, employee training, onboarding, unemployment compensation claims and FMLA while demonstrating direct communication and relationship building qualities. A passion and drive for connecting the right talent to the right employer. Solid visionary that aligns both external/internal partners, hands-on leadership to facilitate business growth, strategic market analysis, talent management, key account management, and financial administrative initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

● Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals, strategy, and future needs related to staffing, recruiting, succession planning, retention, training and development

● Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs, DEI initiatives

● Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; wellness; and training and development

● Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources

● Maintains pro-active relationship with union representatives to resolve issues and grievances as expeditiously as possible. Re-negotiates Collective Bargaining Agreements prior to expiration EXPERIENCE

United Labor Agency OMJCC, Cleveland, OH 2015-Present Project Director Business Services Manager Job Center Site Manager

● Effective Non-Profit leader with strong interpersonal, and communicative skills

● Develop, and analyze fiscal reports highlighting hiring metrics to measure overall recruiting/hiring success including cost per hire, applicant flow, time to fill, and hiring satisfaction through PCR Applicant Tracking System & OWCMS and ARIES – Manage budgets more than $4.72 million and smaller individual budgets of $2.5 million that manage the day to day operations

● Grant Writer Union Negotiations Contracts Mergers & Acquisitions

● Strategic alliance with the Workforce & Economic Development Boards, Serve as a DEI Board member driving a diverse-focused talent acquisition strategies

● Community engagement/outreach – Develop and drive community partnerships, evaluate program effectiveness,

● Provide leadership and support by creating an environment of respect, outcomes, accountability, innovation, professional growth, diversity, equity and inclusion

● Manage Business Services Consultants, Economic Development Liaison, Recruiters, Data Processor and Recruiting Supervisor

● Manage Full Cycle Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Process

● Create and integrate predictive recruiting/onboarding metrics and community development strategies

● Develop and implement external and internal recruiting events, career fairs and networking events

● Successfully manage employer branding and a strong social media recruiting presence on several platforms

● Develop and integrate comprehensive EEOC/OFCCP compliance, applicant tracking processes

● Review and manage agency contracts to reduce cost, ensure quality, and monitor insurance requirements are met

● Lead and manage the workforce planning strategies, end-to-end talent acquisition activities that support both short-term and long-term strategic growth plans initiatives

● Leverage social media, artificial intelligence tools and best-in-class recruiting technologies to connect with a diverse talent network - Create and execute high volume talent acquisition strategies with focus on ROI

● Build relationships and partner with business unit leaders and executive team members to provide strategies and support for a candidate- centric experiences of the one-stop system, coordinate and track the implementation of all negotiated cooperative agreements (MOUs) and Resource Sharing Agreements with required partners of OhioMeansJobs Cleveland Cuyahoga resources via the cost sharing agreement of the one-stop partners ensuring the integration of services between the core WIOA partners

(WIOA Title I, Title II Adult Education and Literacy, Title III Wagner-Peyser Employment Services, and Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation) as well as mobile “pop up” One Stops 1 of 2 Sonya S. Gant

Volt Agency – Nestle’, Solon, OH (Temp Agency - Seasonal Assignment) 2014-2015 SAP HR Roles and Reporting Analyst/Leaves Administrator

● Developed and implemented Standard Routines, SOP’s and New Hire Process through SAP

● Created, and tracked leave documentation for FMLA

● Performed data analysis for Benefits

● Developed, process and maintained new hire tickets

● Completed work orders and project assignments through At-Task CEC Combustion Safety, Cleveland, OH 2012-2014

Human Resources Manager

● Designed high-performing strategies and executable solutions to support organizational design, performance management, recruitments, compensation, and leadership development and employee engagement

● Develop and facilitate training sessions on HR topics as part of the new hire orientation, Harassment Avoidance, Diversity, Employee Development, and others according to expertise/specialization

● Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain employee data, recordkeeping, EEO/AA compliance, reports, and candidate tracking.

● Implemented recruiting and hiring process for non-resident employees

● Developed and implemented HR Business Partner role leading to organizational change, leadership development, succession planning, recruitment, employee relations and compensation plans

● Developed and implemented job descriptions and requisitions

● Developed and maintained HRIS for tracking recruits and employees for a high-performance workforce and organizational culture that embodies innovation, employee empowerment, excellence, efficiency, and creativity

● Developed and implemented HR policies, guidelines and procedures, and safety training per OSHA standards.

● SEO Networking/Recruiting, plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs

● Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; wellness; and training and development EDUCATION and TRAINING

American InterContinental University, Masters of Education Leadership in Educational Organizations Colorado Technical University, Masters of Science in Management - Project Management Colorado Technical University, Masters of Business Administration - HR Management Colorado Technical University, Executive Masters of Business Administration American InterContinental University, Bachelors of Business Administration - HR Management CERTIFICATIONS

Achieve Global Management Leadership Development Certification Business Administration Certification

Business Management Certification

Change Management Certification

Microsoft Office Certification

Human Resource Management Certification

Multi-Task Project Management Certification

OSHA Record-Keeping Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

PAACC – Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce – Vice Chair NAACC – National African American Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors SWAG – Strategic Workforce Alignment Workgroup of the Cleveland/Cuyahoga County WIB Glenville Development Corporation - Board of Directors (Secretary) National Association of Professional Women

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