Human Resources Business Partner

Oletha Collins

Mabelton, GA *****

*************@*****.*** 404-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/olethacollins

Human Resources Business Partner

Equipping organizations, teams, and individuals with the discipline to move forward in navigating change.

Bring a pragmatic, relational, and disciplined Human Resources approach to support leaders, managers corporate and field / front-line, employees in navigating change. Specializes in building and implementing HR strategies cross-divisionally, coaching and developing new leaders to manage teams effectively, and consulting with senior-level leaders on HR practices to help influence employee engagement. Design and foster a culture of inclusivity, equity, and belonging within their organization.

Onboarding Recruitment & Talent Management Staffing Benefits Programs Executive Compensation

Incentive Designs Total Rewards Program Development Performance Management Succession Planning

Legal Compliance Regulatory Compliance Risk Mitigation Performance Management M&A Assessment & Integration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Blackstone Consulting, Los Angeles, California 2023-Current

HR Business Partner (Remote)

Devised and executed HR, Recruitment, Employee Relations, for Kaiser. Established regional plans for HR, labor relations, and healthcare security operations. Developed virtual HR support, conducted investigations, and mediated disputes involving SEIU and BCI operations leadership. Managed corporate social responsibility across various business lines, including security, environmental services, administration, janitorial, customer service, food service, and military support staff.

Overseeing metrics, workforce analytics, staffing and onboarding, employee relations investigations, and established programs and strategies to attain engagement and retention goals.

Orchestrated effective oversight for investigation tracking impacting over 5,000 full-time and temporary healthcare security officers and administrative staff within the Kaiser line of business.

Pioneered the creation and facilitation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) tailored to align seamlessly with business objectives, enhancing the acknowledgment and celebration of our diverse workforce.

ARXADA, Alpharetta, GA 2020 – 2021

Associate HR Director (Contractor)

Developed and implemented strategic processes for the organization, ensuring alignment with Global HR business strategies.

Established and developed strategies, improving employee engagement.

Led successful comprehensive compensation review that included title, compensation, and grade level.

Partnered with senior leadership, addressing critical HR needs that include performance management and developed a succession planning pipeline.

FUTURE FOUNDATION, Atlanta, GA 2020 – 2021

HR Director (Contractor)

Onboarded to an interim position to establish the HR structure required to achieve the mission of the non-profit organization.

Identified and closed gaps, impacting employee retention.

Conducted qualification survey to appropriately re-org based on employee skill set.

Partnered with a publicist, building relationships with community leaders and improving internet presence.

Established minor ops department for data management, site content development, and campaign / fundraiser support.

FUTURE FOUNDATION – Continued

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Executed vendor analysis process before securing payroll application and campaign / donor applications, serving the non-profit industry.

DELTA AIR LINES LLC, Atlanta, GA 2006 – 2019

HR Manager, International & Domestic, 2011 – 2019

Provided HR guidance to various levels of leadership and directly supported 650 salaried employees in multiple functions: Alliance, Network Planning, Revenue Management, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Communications. Supervised 2 HR Generalists indirectly. Served as a critical member of the Field Human Resources Leadership and Executive Team at Delta Corporate.

Built connections, relationships, and trust across all stakeholders, from leadership to managers and employees.

Managed complex situations, including leading Delta’s Global Services divestiture change efforts from conceptualization to closure, resulting in flawless transition and responses to business and employee needs.

Developed critical strategies for the corporate and commercial divisions, assessing compensation-related recommendations and ensuring implementation would result in a sustainable business model.

Designed learning programs, optimizing knowledge transfer and increasing employee engagement.

Coached 2 human resource professionals, cultivating a unified, value-based culture aligned with Delta’s business practices, with assignments in salary analysis and recommendations, succession planning round table, and yearly survey data analysis.

HR Generalist, 2006 – 2011

Supported In-Flight Service, which consisted of 6K non-exempt Flight Attendants. In-Flight Service Corporate Division (on-boarding, call center, training) and Technical Operations comprised of 2K industry-leading Technicians charged with the maintenance of all Delta planes.

Delivered independent HR / Organizational Development consulting. Focused on general HR disciplines, organizational diagnosis, executive coaching, transition management, and employee counseling.

Cultivated a learning environment and built leadership capabilities through key talent mentoring.

Implemented organizational development strategies for the region, resulting in a performance-driven culture.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Sterling Heights, MI 2005 – 2006

Human Resources Business Partner

Managed Human Resources function for hourly and salaried employees in a manufacturing facility employing over 3.2K hourly UAW Master Agreement represented employees and over 400 salaried employees. Supported leadership and employee development attendance.

COLLINS & STONE FUNERAL HOME, Rockford, IL 2021 – 2024

Head of Staff

Managed Human Resources function for family business.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration (MPA), Human Resources Concentration, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science (BS), Health Administration, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

CERTIFICATIONS

Management by Strengths (MBS) Certified Trainer

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project SAP – Success Factors PeopleSoft

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