Sr.Human Resource Business Partner

Aleksandra S. Nikolovski

Los Angeles, CA **********.***********@*****.*** 661-***-****

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-nikolovski-7b580581 Human Resources Executive HR Director Business & Workforce Strategy Leader

Seasoned HR Executive with over 15 years of experience in human resources strategy, risk management, project leadership, multi-site workforce planning, compliance, and organizational development. Proven ability to design and implement HR initiatives that align with business goals, reduce operational costs, streamline HR processes, and enhance employee engagement. Skilled in reducing workers' compensation costs, mitigating legal risks, and implementing safety programs to create a high-performing and compliant workforce.

• Business & HR Leadership: Reports directly to CEOs and executive teams, leading multi- site workforce operations with up to 10 direct reports.

• Multi-Site & International HR Strategy: Managed HR operations across U.S., Mexico, Ukraine, and Israel, providing HR solutions for legal compliance and restructuring.

• Workers’ Compensation & Legal Risk Management: Reduced workers’ compensation costs by 35% by enhancing safety programs, return-to-work processes, and claims handling.

• Project Management & HRIS Implementation: Spearheaded HR technology upgrades, automating HR workflows, and cutting administrative costs by 30%.

• Cost Optimization & Workforce Planning: Delivered $1M+ in savings through benefits redesign, risk mitigation, and strategic workforce planning.

• Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement: Boosted employee engagement by 40%, implemented leadership training programs, and increased internal promotions by 25%.

• HR Technology & Digital Strategy: Expertise in HRIS platforms (Bullhorn ATS, BambooHR, ADP, Paylocity, Gusto, Monday.com) for data-driven HR optimization.

• Currently pursuing SPHR Certification to further solidify expertise in strategic HR leadership.

Professional Experience

Senior HR Manager HR Business Partner

Jonathan Louis International Los Angeles, CA August 2022 – Present Furniture manufacturing company with 500 employees in the U.S. and 1,550 in Mexico.

• Directly reports to the CEO, managing a 10-member HR team responsible for multi-site and international workforce operations.

• Led cost-saving initiatives that reduced hiring costs by 35% through talent pipeline optimization and enhanced employer branding.

• Implemented leadership training programs, improving managerial effectiveness and increasing internal promotions by 25%.

• Launched an enterprise-wide HRIS system, streamlining payroll, benefits administration, and compliance tracking, cutting administrative overhead by 50%.

• Developed a benefits and wellness strategy that lowered healthcare costs by 20% while increasing employee satisfaction and engagement.

• Workers’ Compensation & Risk Management: Reduced claim volume by 35% by implementing proactive safety training, injury prevention programs, and return-to-work initiatives.

• Legal Compliance & Cost Savings: Implemented proactive OSHA, EEOC, and wage & hour compliance audits, reducing legal exposure and potential litigation costs by 40%.

• Developed workforce engagement and branding strategies that reduced turnover by 30% and improved organizational culture.

HR Director (Consulting & Contract Roles)

IT Staffing Fintech B2B Marketing Construction Global Clients May 2021 – July 2022

• Provided HR strategy consulting for businesses in the U.S., Mexico, Ukraine, and Israel, guiding companies through COVID-related workforce restructuring.

• Designed and implemented workforce compliance policies, reducing legal risks by 40% through regulatory audits and documentation improvements.

• Reduced time-to-hire by 45% by implementing ATS optimization strategies (Bullhorn, LinkedIn Recruiter) and restructuring hiring processes.

• Led the integration of HRIS solutions (Gusto, ADP, Paylocity), improving payroll and benefits administration while reducing operational costs by 30%.

• Developed and launched leadership development and career growth programs, increasing employee retention by 25%.

• Workers’ Compensation & Risk Management: Reduced injury claims by 30% by implementing proactive safety programs and workplace risk assessments. HR Manager Leadership & Training Specialist

The Classic Catering People Owings Mills, MD September 2018 – October 2021 Hospitality business with over 350 employees across Washington, Virginia, and Maryland.

• Managed multi-site HR operations across three states, supporting full-cycle HR functions for 350+ employees.

• Designed and implemented a performance management system that increased employee retention by 30% through leadership training and structured career progression.

• Workers’ Compensation & Risk Management: Reduced claim costs by 25% through injury prevention programs and modified duty return-to-work processes.

• Reduced recruitment time by 30% by restructuring the hiring process and enhancing onboarding workflows.

• Implemented a compliance and employee relations strategy that lowered labor law violations by 25%.

HR Director Compliance & Workforce Strategy

Priority Construction Corp. Baltimore, MD February 2016 – September 2018

• Established and scaled the HR department, introducing policies for workforce planning, recruitment, payroll, and safety compliance.

• Workers’ Compensation & Safety Compliance: Decreased claim costs by 40% through injury prevention training and OSHA compliance programs.

• Led compliance efforts that reduced legal risks by 80%, ensuring adherence to EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and wage & hour laws.

• Developed executive reporting dashboards to provide leadership with actionable workforce insights.

HR & Risk Management Assistant Executive Assistant SAGE Automotive Group Los Angeles, CA March 2013 – January 2016

• Reported directly to the owner, managing HR and business operations across 12 auto dealership locations.

• Oversaw business managers across all locations, implementing workforce strategies that optimized efficiency and compliance.

• Workers’ Compensation & Risk Management: Reduced workers' compensation costs by 30% by enhancing injury prevention programs and claims management strategies.

• Automated payroll and benefits administration, improving compliance tracking and reducing administrative errors.

• Implemented workforce restructuring plans that improved operational efficiency and profitability.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Finance California State University – Northridge December 2013

• Associate of Science in Accounting College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA August 2011 Certifications

• SPHR Certification (In Progress)

• Gallup Clifton Strengths Certified Ambassador

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