Human Resources Manager

ROBBIN DREW ELLIOTT

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Charlotte, North Carolina 28213

(H)203-***-**** (C)203-***-**** ********@*****.***

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

Results oriented Human Resource professional who consistently demonstrates keen business acumen and ability to partner with the business to meet objectives. Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills, delivering results while acting as a change manager and strategist.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PITNEY BOWES INC. 1997- 2010

Senior Human Resource Generalist (2006-2010)

Delivered Human Resources expertise in staffing, employee relations, workforce relations, training, compensation and benefits, Recruitment utilizing Taleo, leadership development, change management, performance coaching, strategic business planning, diversity management, conflict management, and organization effectiveness.

• Partnered with business on organizational wide HR Transformation initiative in restructuring more than 100 positions with no resulting legal or employee relations issues.

• Led the workforce reduction and execution of a multimillion dollar reorganization supporting the Global Supply Chain. Including the drafting and legal review of supporting business case

• Designed and implemented mentorship component to the summer internship program

• Researched, provided human resource data for and analyzed business case regarding ROI on proposed relocation of manufacturing and logistical facilities

• Created “first ever” CEO Breakfast and Recognition event resulting in increased employee engagement despite ongoing restructuring activities

• Partnered with Total Rewards COE to create job hierarchies across Engineering and Service functions to improve business compensation alignment across business units.

• Led the design and execution of a corporate-wide immigration procedure and compliance program. This included directing outside immigration counsel, developing training materials and organizing and participating in HR management training.

• Streamlined organization wide garnishment process to deliver over $75,000 in savings for attorneys’ fees and creditor payouts

• Successfully identified and developed internal talent for which the business had invested time and educational resources resulting in increased succession planning and bench strength

Human Resource Generalist (2005-2006)

Partnered with business to deliver Human Resources expertise in performance management, training, manager coaching and conflict resolution.

• Led HR task force in change management activities surrounding the relocation of the manufacturing facility and the resulting workforce restructure.

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PITNEY BOWES (cont’d)

Advisor, Immigration and HR Legal Administration (2002-2005)

Provided Employment Law/Labor Relations expertise to internal clients enterprise wide. Partnered with in-house labor counsel to deliver immigration, expatriate, employee relations and labor law guidance. Worked closely with outside counsel to deliver best in class solutions to employment and benefit law issues, as well as negotiated with opposing outside counsel to bring matters to a favorable resolution.

• Advised internal business partners on emerging trends in employment law to limit organization exposure and liability to legal action resulting in over 1M of legal fees savings year over year.

• Supervised HR legal support staff.

Legal Representative (1997 - 2002)

Assisted with employee relations investigations. Participated in litigation avoidance for managers and senior management, project management and research regarding international labor laws and benefit issues, as well as managing and forecasting yearly departmental budget of over $4 million.

COHEN & WOLF 1995 – 1997

Legal Secretary

Drafted and word-processed legal documents and pleadings. Assisted Litigation Department Chair in seminar and meeting coordination. Assisted litigation paralegals in various litigation projects (i.e. trial preparation). Monitored client files and maintained extensive client contact. Performed legal transcription. Proof read legal documents.

DAY, BERRY & HOWARD 1986 – 1995

Legal Secretary

Billed clients. Word-processed legal documents. Prepared deposition summaries. Organized files. Drafted pleadings. Made travel arrangements. Trial preparation.

EDUCATION

BS, Small Business Management, University of Phoenix, (expected graduation: September 2011)

CERTIFICATIONS

SHRM Certification, Human Resource Management, Villanova University

AAA Certified Internal Mediator

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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