Human Resources Business Partner

Chandra Scott

*************@*****.*** 504-***-**** Humble, TX linkedin.com/in/chandrascottphr

SUMMARY

Strategic HR professional with experience driving talent management, employee engagement, and change management initiatives across diverse industries. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business objectives, providing data-driven insights to support decision-making. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, coaching leadership, and workforce solutions that enhance performance and retention.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Reliance Inc. Remote

Human Resources Business Partner Dec 2021 - Apr 2024

•Leveraged data analytics and workforce insights to drive strategic decision-making, effectively addressing complex people-related challenges and aligning talent strategies with business objectives.

•Synthesized key talent metrics into actionable narratives, identifying areas of success and risk in short- and long-term talent strategies to guide leadership decisions. Collaborating with leadership to launch talent strategies to include; mentorship, coaching, and skills training to align with both employee aspirations and business needs.

•Directed the workforce planning program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimizing talent allocation to meet business demands.

•Successfully implemented strategic initiatives for assigned business units to include ATS implementation, organizational redesign, onboarding process enhancement, and retention strategies. These efforts involved delivering training, coaching, and communications, leading to a 15% improvement in manager satisfaction and a 16% increase in filling vacant roles within the first year.

•Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design and implement an employee engagement survey across 16 locations. Analyzed survey data to identify key areas for improvement. Utilized data to create manager training sessions, resulting in a 22% increase in employee satisfaction.

San Jacinto River Authority Hybrid

Human Resources Business Partner/ HR Generalist II Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

•Facilitated change management processes to enhance staff collaboration and innovation, contributing to the execution of workforce and human capital strategies.

•Delivered complex employee relations support, consulted with leaders and partnering with HR leadership on engagement initiatives and policy updates.

•Led compliance investigations and advised leaders on resolutions, while providing training to their managers on various HR best practices.

•Managed HR functions for over 1650 employees, driving performance management, talent development, and risk management across multiple locations.

Actuant- Hydratight Deer Park, TX

Human Resources Business Partner/ HR Generalist Nov 2016 - Jan 2019

•Analyzed workforce trends and delivered data-driven insights to optimize headcount planning and organizational design, improving operational efficiency by 18%.

•Streamlined performance management processes, achieving a 95% on-time completion rate for annual reviews.

•Provided comprehensive training and development to 36 Operational Managers; covering legal compliance, employee relations, effective feedback, building trust within their teams, and talent management.

Houston Community Newspapers Conroe, TX

Human Resources Manager Oct 2005 - Jul 2016

•Spearheaded HR operations at Houston Community Newspapers, overseeing recruitment, training, and employee relations, while ensuring compliance with labor laws and implementing strategic HR initiatives to align with organizational goals.

•Managed and developed a team of HR professionals, driving the implementation of strategic HR programs and promoting operational excellence.

•Strategic advisor to leaders on performance management and organizational development, ensuring effective onboarding, offboarding, and talent assessments.

EDUCATION

Arizona State University

B.A., Organizational Leadership

Phoenix, AZ

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification, HRCI May 2021

SKILLS

Building Trust • Leadership Coaching/ Consulting • Communication • Compensation/Benefits Analysis • Critical Thinking • Employee Engagement • Employee Relations • Employment Law Compliance • Facilitation • Succession

•HR Data Analytics • Investigations • Workforce Planning • Organizational Design • Legal Compliance • Performance Management • Policy Implementation • Retention Strategies • Talent Development • Conflict Resolution • Team Collaboration • Trend Analysis • Strategic Guidance • Development • Talent Management • Metrics Reporting

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