Employee Relations Talent Acquisition

Marva Morgan-Bimbo

205-***-**** ***************@*****.*** 5404 Clubhouse Lane, Trussville AL 35173

Professional Summary

Accomplished HR Leader with 15+ years of experience, specializing in HR compliance, risk management, and employee relations. Proven expertise in ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, managing audits, and developing compliance training programs. Strong background in implementing HR policies and procedures that support organizational goals and minimize legal risks.

Core Competencies

Organizational Development

Employee Relations & Culture

Compensation & Benefits

Compliance Auditing and Reporting

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Performance Management

Labor Laws (state and Federal)

Policy & Procedure

Internal Compliance Audits

Professional Experience

University of Alabama, Birmingham Birmingham, AL

Administrative Director January 2020 to Current

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's mission and goal. Advise, consult, and coordinate with Division Directors and Executive Leaders on business and organization plans, succession plans, leadership and staff development.

Works with Executives and leadership to design and implement changes to division structure and support management for staff and workplace culture.

Develops and implement staff leadership, development and skills training programs; ensure divisions are developing talent at all departmental levels; supporting a learning culture.

Design and oversee employee onboarding, training, and development programs.

Administer compensation and benefits programs.

Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.

Manage employee relations and address workplace issues.

Implement performance management system and merit process for faculty and staff annually.

Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for all positions across the department for staff and faculty.

Ensure that compensation and benefit programs are in alignment with the organization and department philosophy and in place to attract and retain key talent in all divisions.

Support and ensure leadership is proactively managing staff and team performance; facilitates appropriate responses to performance issues and mitigate organizational risk.

Identifies legal requirements and government-reporting regulations affecting personnel and the organization (e.g., FLSA, EEO, ADA, ERISA, Wage & Hour, etc.); monitor legal and compliance activities to mitigate risk; ensure all required reporting is completed on time; acts as the primary contact.

Assists with developing and coordinating policies and procedures.

Responsible for implementation of company-wide training programs for FMLA, ADA, and other key HR compliance topics.

Viva Health LLC Birmingham, AL

Sr. Employee Relations Manager September 2017 to January 2020

Collaborated and advised Vice President of Human Resources on critical personnel issues.

Provided appropriate advice, feedback and development to improve the effectiveness of individual leaders and their teams.

Provided and guided leadership in addressing issues that pertain to engagement, compensation, performance and merit management, workforce planning, training, and other areas of Human Resources.

Served as a thought partner to directors, hiring managers, and supervisors. Focused on development, collaboration, and assessments; coached leaders and employees at all levels on a variety of topics such as management skills, conflict resolution, risk management, and communications.

Oversee disability and FMLA, in compliance with all Federal and State laws, agency regulations.

Act as a liaison between management and employees, ensuring effective communication and addressing employee concerns.

Interpret company policy and procedure. Analyze, develop and review policies and regulations for personnel matters. Respond to management and employee issues on HR matters and provide appropriate counseling to employees and management.

Create and Implement Employee programs, processes and initiatives such as performance review cycles, diversity and inclusion, compensation, employee development, and succession planning.

Monitor key HR metrics (e.g. turnover, hiring, training effectiveness).

Conduct investigations into disciplinary matters, write reports regarding the investigations and make discipline recommendations. Maintain discipline/investigation files. Served as facilitator and applied interventions to resolve employment-related issues.

Borger’s USA Corporation Vance AL

Human Resource Manager September 2016 to September 2017

Managed and supported full-scale HR processes for two non-union employee plants.

Developed, implemented and administered compensation & benefit programs for hourly and salaried employees.

Conducted benchmarking gap analysis and made recommendations to ensure the competitiveness and cost efficiency of all benefit programs.

Responsible for annual benefits open enrollment implementation process.

Responsible for performance management and merit processes for all staff employees.

Collaborated with vendors with benefit changes, processes, and implementation including renewals, and open enrollment for new self-serve benefit processes.

Manage employee relations and progressive discipline process ensuring consistency of policies and documentation.

Identify staffing and recruiting needs; developed and executed best practices for hiring and talent management.

Plant EEOC Representative.

US Pipe & Foundry Birmingham, AL.

Human Resource Director September 2013 to August 2016

Developed and implemented HR strategies that align with the company’s mission and goals. Managed full-scale HR department for both union and non-union employees across two local plants.

Conduct internal audits to identify and mitigate compliance risks.

2nd chair in union negotiations.

Create, update, and manage HR policies and employee staff handbooks to align with legal requirements and best practices.

Responsible for annual benefits open enrollment implementation process.

Collaborated with vendors with benefit changes, processes, and implementation including renewals, and open enrollment for new self-serve benefit processes.

Conduct regular reviews and audits of HR processes and documentation to ensure compliance and address gaps or risks.

Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including but not limited to wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination regulations, and employee safety standards.

Implement and enforce policies and procedures that comply with relevant employment laws across multiple plants.

Managed recruitment processes all positions across both plants, union and non-union.

Designed and oversaw employee onboarding, training, and development programs.

Administered staff compensation and benefit programs.

Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing guidance on complex compliance matters.

Gestamp Alabama LLC McCalla, AL.

Human Resource Manager January 2007 to August 2013

Partner with Leaders and their teams to align HR strategies with business objectives.

Assured compliance with company policies, and government regulations and laws concerning HR matters.

Maintained knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, risk and compliance, including FMLA, ADA, FSLA, OSHA, for organization.

Collaborated with the leadership team to carry out the organization’s mission and vision as it relates to current and future talent needs for recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Managed full cycle recruitment and onboarding process.

Coordinated and analyzed benefit plan utilization, work closely with vendors on changes and outcomes related to annual benefit changes and renewal and negotiation process.

Created campaigns on benefits eligibility to educate and communicate benefit changes, renewals, and open enrollment periods to employees.

Managed benefits workshops, webinars, and individual one-on-one meetings with employees to provide guidance and training for employees.

Primary point of contact for benefit vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators, ensuring high-quality service and cost-effective programs.

Negotiate benefits vendor contracts and conduct regular performance evaluations to maintain the highest standards of delivery service.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) 2023 Birmingham School of Law · Law

Master of Science (MSM) 2018 Colorado State University · Healthcare Management

Bachelor of Science (BS) 2003 Faulkner University · Human Resource Management

memberships

Member - Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

CUPA - College and University Professional Organization

Member - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

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