RONA ORBOVICH
Address: *** ******** ***** ~ Pataskala, Ohio 43062
Contact: (H) 614-***-****
(C) 614-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Focus of Interest: ~ DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ~
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dedicated, proactive, and dynamic human resources professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of human resources management. Highly skilled at managing employee relations,
benefits, internal consulting, executive coaching, and change management. Expert at providing critical support in the development and implementation of HR strategies that achieve optimal business
results. Offering proven track record of success in streamlining HR processes cost control measures, while maintaining high level of employee morale. Adept at effectively balancing organizational
and employee needs, complemented with exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic and Tactical Planning
Coaching and Mentoring
Policies and Procedures Development
Needs Analysis and Identification
Team Leadership and Motivation
Relationship Building and Service Management
Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution
Continuous Process Improvement
Recruiting Techniques
Benefits and Compensation
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Provided significant contribution in establishing the Human Resource Department from ground up by providing keen oversight in line with the transition process of payroll and HRM system;
creating a call center environment and Payroll Department; and streamlining staffing-related operations
- Led the team in exerting great efforts in creating new policies, processes, and tools
- Applied expertise in developing and implementing new company-wide performance management processes and system toward achievement of company’s goals and objectives
- Played a vital role in creating most comprehensive talent assessment processes, including bench strength assessment and succession planning
- Successfully delivered top-notch Human Resources support to more than 5,000 employees
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Limited Stores New Albany, OH
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 2008–Present
Proactively participate in various practices related to the development and implementation of strategic human resource initiatives as well as its organizational planning and development; staff
recruitment, training, and retention; performance management; leadership development; compensation; benefits; legal compliance; payroll; and employee services. Play an important role as a member of
the Executive Team, providing advises and leadership toward the development of top talents. Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal government regulations. Demonstrate effectiveness
in managing 18 human resource associates while initiating the realignment of the field and home office organization structures. Hold accountable for budgeting within the HR Department.
SENIOR REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER 2007–2008
Headed the daily operations of the business associated with strategic human resource support to Store Operations Department, Visual Field Department, Finance, Marketing, Planning, and 250 stores
across the US. Conducted necessary counseling for high-level business leaders on associate relations, performance management, succession, and destination programs. Facilitated team-building
activities with both leadership and mid-level management teams. Implemented year-end performance management program, including review board meetings, and appropriate ratings and compensation to all
levels of management. Supervised two HR coordinators, one HR manager, and the rest of the team members. Held accountability for budgeting within the entire HR Team.
REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER, Limited Store Division 2004–2007
Proactively handled wide-ranging duties including overseeing one human resource coordinator while mentoring the rest of the HR Team. Strategically created and conceptualized business solutions and
plans in dealing with critical challenges within the organization.
The Longaberger Company Newark, OH
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER 1999–2004
Demonstrated expertise over numerous human resource activities for more than 1,300 employees within multi-site corporate and hospitality divisions. Assumed full responsibility over the execution of
various tasks such as recruitment, orientation, training, employee relations, procedures and policies, employee grievances, benefits administration, and unemployment claims. Exerted great efforts
toward management of numerous job eliminations and employee layoffs. Initiated start-up of human resource service center and executed comprehensive department policies and practices. Utilized
strong analysis in industry compensation standards while developing and implementing new salary structures and job codes.
EARLIER CAREER
Consolidated Stores Corporation Columbus, OH
REGIONAL FIELD MANAGEMENT RECRUITER 1998–1999
Management Recruiters International Columbus, OH
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (RETAIL) 1996–1998
EDUCATION
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Franklin University | Columbus, OH | In Progress (Expected Date of Completion: June 2013)
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Jefferson Community College | Steubenville, OH
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Situational Leadership II, Ken Blanchard
- Keirsey Temperament II
- Activating Change, Achieve Global
- The Laws Impacting the Hiring Process, Employers Resource Association, Inc.
- Leveraging the Internet, Right Management Consultants
- Leadership Training for Supervisors, Blanchard Training and Development
- Diversity Training, Block and Associates Inc.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Franklin Covey
- Crucial Conversations, VitalSmarts
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO)
Philanthropic Committee Member, The Limited