Sr Human Resource Business Partner

Lorie Dinkins

Results-Driven Leader Dedicated to Optimizing Human Resource Operations

Atlanta, GA. 470-***-**** *********@*****.***

Profile of Qualifications

Accomplished HR Generalist and Senior Business Partner with 10+ years of experience in Staff Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Wage &Payroll Compliance, Employee Engagement and Program Management

oOversaw the development of a New Hire Online Training Integration Program in Feb 2020 that significantly boosted staff skills, knowledge, and understanding of company standards

oAchieved over a 28% increase in employee morale through the implementation of surveys and monthly employee participation company events

oDrove a decrease in turnover by 30% by designing and conducting post-training assessments

oSuccessfully reduced attrition by 27% at Borg Warner Inc.

Proven ability of producing strategic, improvement, and incentive plans that streamline HR processes and enhance organizational growth opportunities, employee workflow, and workforce safety

Expertise in quickly reconciling moderate to complex employee disputes, arbitrations, and compensation claims

Strategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple large-scale HR projects to optimize productivity and achieve critical goals in employee morale, retention, engagement, performance, compliance, competitive advantage, and satisfaction

Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a continual commitment to recruiting, training and development, evaluating, implementing change, and developing high-performance teams

Offer an in-depth understanding of administering pay, benefits, compensation, and leave, in accordance with company policies, procedures, legal contracts, and local state / federal regulations and compliance.

Education & Professional Development

MBA in Human Resource Management Candidate, American InterContinental University; June 2022

BBA in Human Resources, American InterContinental University; Oct 2019

Emotional Intelligence Certification, 8/2017

Employment Law Certification 1/2024

Professional Experience

Altium Packaging LP, Atlanta, Ga.

SR. Regional Human Resource Business Partner -Currently

●Strategic Business Partner, Advisor, and coach to VP’s & Directors of business units on all people strategies and issues.

●Collaborate with Human Resources Accountability leaders to define support needed in regions regarding people strategies and wage analysis

●Partner with Business Unit leaders, HR teams, Legal, and other stakeholders to build people strategies for the region to include Talent Acquisition & Development, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, and Engagement that achieve business goals.

●Manage and Develop field HR team members

●Ensure both HR and Business Unit leaders remain in compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation, labor, and employment laws.

●Lead change management efforts including restructuring culture transformation, employee engagement, workforce planning, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

●Utilize data trends and metrics to assess program effectiveness and provide strategic insights for decision making on a regional executive level.

Borg Warner Inc. Seneca, SC.

SR. Human Resource Business Partner; 2021-2024

●Manage advanced-level practices and procedures in areas such as recruitment, employee and/or labor relations, workers compensation, payroll, compensation, and benefits, and managing business partnerships with cross-functional groups.

●Partner with Safety on incident investigations from initial claim to a resolution.

●Manage staffing and recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried employees.

●Facilitate a collaborative environment and implement appropriate change management initiatives to maximize employee engagement.

●Provides customer service to support the business through the consistent application of HR policies, recruitment strategies, performance management, data analysis, team progress and taking initiative on challenging assignments.

●Identify business goals and recommend innovative approaches, policies, and procedures for continual improvement in business objectives, productivity, and development.

●Conducts investigations, prepares investigative reports, and makes recommendations to resolve employee issues based on policy, past practice, and legal justifications.

●Consults with and advises managers and employees regarding employee relations issues including investigation and problem resolution, disciplinary action, and termination.

●Conducts exit interviews and makes recommendations based on trends or notable comments for advising management for improvement.

●Partner with groups to reduce turnover, build employee relations, and drive employee engagement.

●Establish, administer, and manage employee rewards and compensation policies, salary increments, and bonuses.

●Determine appropriate job level, salary grade, and FLSA classification for open positions and/or new positions.

●Conduct reviews of payroll and timekeeping records to identify and correct discrepancies

Ackerman Security Systems – Norcross, GA

Sr. Human Resource Generalist; 2015 – 2021

●Recruit, interview, and hire qualified talent that meet position requirements and long-term objectives

●Remain in constant contact with vendors / external benefit providers to communicate issues or resolutions relating to compensation and benefit annual enrollment packages

●Review, approve, or deny all leave administration requests (short / long-term disability, etc.)

●Relocation assistance-Created letter of agreements for relocation packages and adhered to all tax laws and regulations including multi state filings and other appropriate needs of relocation assistance for both permanent and temporary relocations requests.

●Utilize performance management systems to thoroughly evaluate staff performance; administer disciplinary actions or additional guidance to underperforming employees when necessary

●Consistently ensure operations follow COVID-19 testing schedules and CDC regulations

●Strategically coordinate, plan, and manage company events, annual benefit enrollments, HRIS updates, organization meetings, and monthly / quarterly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reports

●Maintained accurate and updated records of recruitment, staffing, and certifications

●Proactively identified and addressed issues relating to attendance payroll, developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures across the enterprise to ensure fair and legal compensation practices

●Collaborated with team members in developing short and long-term end-to-end customer experiences for boosting company performance.

●Provided dynamic HR support to team members by managing training assessments, new hire training manual and material development, on-boarding badges, and employee dispute resolutions

●Advise, mentor, and guide all levels of management to develop positive employee engagement, create high performing teams, and develop leadership skills

Racetrac Petroleum, Duluth, GA

HR ASSISTANT, 2007-2015

●Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties

●Provide clerical and administrative support to employees

●Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies)

●Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc.)

●Coordinate projects (meetings, training, surveys etc.) and take minutes

●Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations

●Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc.)

●Communicate with public services when necessary

●Effectively manage complaints and grievance procedures

●Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews

●Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees

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