Dalina G. Tobar-Rottman
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Phone: 513-***-****
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Talented, results-focused, driven, diverse human resource professional with over 16 years extensive experience in the consistent alignment of corporate strategies, vision, mission, goals and objectives while demonstrating significant improvements in key business metrics. Extensive generalist background including performance management, training & development, employee relations, recruitment strategy, policy & process management and succession planning. Detail oriented, articulate communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Professional Experience:
Cinmar, LLC Cincinnati, Ohio 45069 2008-Present
Human Resource Director
• Responsible for providing a full spectrum of HR services including (but not limited to) recruiting, employee relations, performance management, policies and procedures, benefits and compensation.
• Support company growth and effectiveness by developing recruiting plans in order to find top-notch candidates
and managing all senior level recruiting.
• Budget and monitor actual HR related costs to the organization, including compensation, benefits, payroll taxes, unemployment, workers compensation and training, etc.
• Provide leadership for all performance management functions, including annual reviews, talent assessments and individual performance improvement.
• Develop standardized training programs as well as internal career path programs and benchmarks to
assess progress.
• Partner with the senior and executive leadership teams to improve the organization culture through improved work ethics, clear expectations, reward and recognition, team building, incentives, and overall employee engagement.
• Manage complex employee relations issues in a fast paced environment while partnering with leadership to minimize future employee relation issues.
• Consult, advise and provide guidance to leadership on reorganizations, compensation and structure
changes to include: promotions, equity adjustments, reassignments, and reductions in force.
Global HR Strategies, LLC Cincinnati, Ohio 45039 2007 - 2009
Principal/Managing Director
• Independent HR Consultant bringing HR solutions to small and medium businesses by focusing on building relationships which are both compatible and collaborative by identifying opportunities to develop optimal HR strategies.
• Providing a wide range of services to clients in the areas of research, sourcing, and preparation of a candidate slate that allows the client to choose the best fit for their organization.
Lane Bryant Columbus, Ohio 432**-****-****
Human Resource Manager
• Managed the performance management, succession planning, management assimilations, general associate relations/investigations recruitment protocol for 13 critical business units.
• Consulted with the leadership and executive teams on employment issues, regulatory environment and competitive trends as it relates to human capital.
• Developed and managed the HR annual budget to include relocation, marketing, travel, training, recruitment and conducted periodic audit and productivity analysis.
• Participated and executed the organizational re-design and developed staffing strategies to meet changing business needs.
• Managed the Leadership and Development strategy and strategic training for client group.
• Evaluated process and technology solutions to improve Human Resource data management.
• Human Resources Liaison between Lane Bryant and the Charming Shoppes Inc. Corporate Headquarters.
o Recommended the development and execution of corporate policies and procedures to meet regulatory and competitive market needs.
o Recommended and implemented short and long term HR goals, objectives to meet the needs of the business.
o Evaluated alternative HR service providers and assessed cost effectiveness.
o Evaluated HR best practices of competitors and sister brands and made recommendations that would enhance overall business performance and objectives.
Polo Ralph Lauren Inc. New York, NY 100**-****-****
Human Resource Manager – Recruitment & Performance Management, Retail/Wholesale Division
• Partnered with the retail and wholesale senior executive team in the areas of performance management, individual/team development, succession planning, diversity and the analysis of manpower needs and strategies.
• Developed and executed field recruitment and human resource strategies for the company’s new retail concept.
• Developed and executed the recruitment and human resources strategies for the Merchandise Sales Coordinator program to meet the needs of the Wholesale Division.
• Assisted in the amendment, design and the execution of the company selection processes and HR systems.
• Maintained high visibility in the market through store visits, investigations and exit interviews to proactively identify opportunities and develop strategies to ensure the organization provides a productive and positive work environment.
• Partnered with all members of the Sr. Human Resource function corporate wide to review, asses future strategies as it related to policy and procedures, liabilities and development.
Williams – Sonoma Inc. San Francisco, CA 94109 2002 – 2003
Human Resource Contract – Manager of Recruitment & Performance Management, Retail Division
• Designed, developed and implemented a Talent Acquisition Team for field stores that resulted in the sourcing and the hiring of all levels of management for 5 retail concepts domestically and internationally.
• Designed, developed and facilitated recruitment training programs for the field management group in the areas of assessing great talent, networking and succession planning.
• Partnered with the field executive leadership team in the areas of performance management, individual development planning, rehabilitating behaviors and analyzing manpower needs.
• Developed and managed a team of recruiters to build teams and partnership with the field organization to facilitate the talent acquisition process in various geographic areas across the country.
• Developed and maintained “Best Practices” for the recruiting department and facilitated technical training to maximize internet resource systems.
Gap Inc. San Francisco, CA 94109
Manager, Human Resources Diversity & Recruiting, Distribution Division 1999-2002
Midwest Human Resources Search & Diversity Sourcing, Field Stores
• Managed the performance management, succession planning, management assimilations, and general associate relations/investigations recruitment protocol.
• Employee relations responsibilities including benefits, investigations, corrective action administration, training, staff development and project management for the Distribution Division and Midwest Region Field Stores.
• Designed, developed and implemented a Staffing and Recruiting Department for the Distribution Division that resulted in sourcing over 4,600 candidates and 468 hires and minimizing turn over by 43%.
• Drove recruiting strategies that sourced over 1,500 retail executive candidates for Future Talent Database.
• Strategically directed the Distribution Division Recruiting Task Force and Global Diversity Management.
• Managed and negotiated HR service contracts for exempt and non-exempt seasonal/full-time positions.
• Analyzed turnover trends, compensation and human resource policies and procedures.
Citibank, Florence, KY 41042
Human Resource Recruiting Assistant Manager 1997 - 1999
• Drove recruiting strategies that sourced over 5,500 candidates resulting in 372 hires for 1998 and minimized early service turn over by 23%.
• Developed and maintained “Best Practices” (policy/procedure manual) for the recruiting department.
• Responsible for recruiting exempt and non-exempt staff in compliance with Affirmative Action Guidelines and EOE policies.
• Facilitated manpower meetings and retention strategies with executives.
• Executed project management in a variety of HR initiatives; analyze turnover trends, compensation and HR policies and procedures.
• Facilitated the set up and implementation of a state-of-the-art on-line screening tool which increased the number of “qualified” candidates a recruiter can screen by 100%.
• Developed/Implemented recruiting concepts and techniques and sourced candidates by creating a network to access talent.
Prudential Preferred Financial Services, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
Human Resource Specialist, Ohio District 1995 - 1997
• Managed a significant range of Human Resource and Developmental responsibilities for the Ohio District.
• Accountable for recruiting exempt and non-exempt positions and making job recommendations in compliance with Affirmative Action Guidelines and EOE policies.
• Performed compensation calculation and tracking, training and development, benefits administration; counseled employees and managers on employment laws and compliance.
• Acted as liaison with Home Office and District office management.
• Communicated department objectives to all levels of management.
Education:
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Bachelor of Arts; Magna Cum Laude - 3.9 GPA
Organizational Leadership & Development
Other: Certified DDI and Achieve Global Facilitator, Fluent in Spanish