HRBP & Labor Relations Leader

Yulan A. Grant

HRBP Labor Relations Employee Engagement Talent Management HRIS

********@*******.*** 910-***-**** Raeford, NC

Professional Summary

HRBP with 17+ years of experience aligning talent strategies, labor relations, HRIS, and employee engagement initiatives to organizational goals in manufacturing, technical, and blue-collar environments. Proven success resolving employee relations issues, streamlining HR processes, and driving retention and engagement through data-driven HR solutions and strategic HR initiatives. Adept at fostering inclusive workplace cultures and advising leadership on workforce planning, policy, and compliance. Professional Experience

HR Business Partner (Contract)

NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jan 2024 – Present

• Developed and launched a new onboarding program, reducing first-day disengagement by 20% and improving new hire integration.

• Advised leadership on labor relations and employee engagement strategies, enhancing team cohesion and retention.

• Led workforce analysis to identify satisfaction gaps, implementing initiatives that improved engagement survey scores by 15%.

• Implemented targeted recruitment strategies while promoting inclusive practices, strengthening labor-management collaboration.

• Monitored, analyzed, and corrected complex HRIS transactions related to new hires, transfers, terminations, and leaves, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Sr. Recruiter / HR Business Partner (Remote)

Manpower Group RPO Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 (Clients: Atrium Health, Prysmian Group, Samsung, Harbor Freight Distribution, Hitachi Vantara)

• Led end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar and technical roles, reducing time-to-fill by 30% for critical positions.

• Managed labor relations issues, mediating conflicts and maintaining positive workforce relations while supporting business goals.

• Partnered with leadership to develop employee engagement programs, increasing retention by 15% over 12 months.

• Troubleshot and resolved complex HRIS errors, interpreting policies and standardizing solutions across multiple users and departments.

• Generated HRIS queries to audit and identify self-service issues, supporting data integrity and actionable insights.

• Developed training materials for HR and leadership teams to optimize self-service HRIS use, enhancing adoption and reducing errors.

• Recommended process improvements for transactional HRIS processes, streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency.

Senior HR Generalist

ACS Technologies Oct 2019 – Jan 2021 Florence, SC

• Administered benefits and engagement initiatives, increasing overall employee satisfaction by 25%.

• Partnered with managers to resolve labor and employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

• Coordinated cross-departmental training programs to enhance skill development, engagement, and team collaboration.

• Managed payroll with 100% on-time accuracy while maintaining transparent communication with employees.

Sr. Technical Recruiter

The Boeing Company Mar 2019 – Oct 2019

• Led end-to-end executive and senior technical hiring processes, managing candidate pipelines, interview scheduling, assessments, and selection decisions.

• Built and maintained external candidate relationships to create a strong talent pipeline for critical technical and executive roles.

• Oversaw offer formulation, negotiation, and candidate close, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and compensation frameworks.

• Coordinated onboarding and integration of new hires to drive retention and seamless workforce entry.

• Provided strategic insights on market trends, candidate availability, and talent acquisition strategies to optimize recruitment outcomes.

• Mentored junior recruiters on best practices for executive and technical hiring processes, enhancing team capability.

HR Coordinator / HRBP

PepsiCo / Tropicana Sep 2017 – Mar 2019 HRBP Fort Pierce, FL PepsiCo / Tropicana Sep 2009 – 2017 HR Coordinator

• Streamlined onboarding and engagement initiatives, reducing turnover and improving integration efficiency.

• Ensured HR policy consistency and compliance across local operations, reducing risk and promoting standardized HR practices.

• Provided career coaching and development support to local talent, with emphasis on mentoring new managers and building leadership capabilities.

• Partnered with Talent Acquisition to identify local talent sources and evaluate candidates, improving recruitment quality and alignment with business needs.

• Collaborated with Global HR Centers of Excellence to implement engagement programs, internal communications, and succession planning initiatives.

• Played an active role in promoting PepsiCo’s values, culture, and engagement initiatives, translating global programs into locally impactful actions. Education

MS in Human Resources Management – South University (Graduated with Honors) BA in Business Administration / Minor in HR Management – South University HR Systems

ADP Kronos Kenexa SAP SuccessFactors Taleo Workday Greenhouse PeopleSoft UltiPro Paycor

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