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Summary of Qualifications Senior Human Resources Professional with 18 years of demonstrated ability to counsel, consult, and direct at all levels in multiple business settings. Trusted advisor to leadership on organizational strategic projects and a dedicated implementation resource for all development and change management initiatives. Proven competencies in strategic human resource management, policy development, complex compensation structure, health and welfare benefits, training and development, employee relations, leadership, risk management, safety and employee engagement. Thrives in fast and ever-changing pace in a variety of multi-unit, State, and international human resource department operations through consistent purposeful interactions and driving for measurable results. Bilingual English- Spanish. Vice President of Human Resources & People Operations- CEA, Study Abroad Global August 2017 - Present- Global Study Abroad Organization operating in 11 countries 22 cities and domestic locations in nine states-For Profit. Providing leadership developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization for North America specifically in the areas of recruitment retention performance management Compensation & Benefits leadership and talent management succession planning Learning and Development and HR information technology management (HRIT). * Leading a comprehensive human resources department by aligning our organizational development through HRIS analytics FTE forecasting job structure/design performance management (through positive coaching) and HR practices/policies. * Conducted job analysis on all departments to align key competencies and revise all Job descriptions. * Conducted equity pay analysis and provided recommendations for compensation structure and bonus alignment to Key Strategic Objectives for 2018 goals. GPHR * Complied and assisted with the preparation of labor arbitration cases. Advised and participated in collective bargaining with TAAAC (Teachers Union) bargaining team to reach a collective bargaining agreement in record time. * Assisted in operational/labor law dealings with potential labor disputes i.e. potential, strikes and other concerted and protected activity as deemed by the NLRB/NLRA. * Developed and implemented the AACPS annual recruitment plan to promote and retain a diverse workforce- as a result the Teacher Diversity Recruitment Weekend & Job Fair was initiated and fine-tuned. http://aacpsschools.org/diversity/events/ * Hired over 250+ teachers in the 2012-2013 school year for 78 different schools in a six-month period. Entire team reached 900+ mark. Created partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), community organizations, and other sources to assist in the identification of qualified minority candidates reviews statistical hiring data and develops reports to update senior management on the success of recruitment strategies reviews policies and procedures and makes recommendations to ensure consistent recruitment practices. * Managed internal investigations into allegations of employee misconduct, discrimination, and harassment and the subsequent disciplinary process represents AACPS regarding Department of Social Services and local law enforcement matters involving employees. * Served as a resource for administrators and other managerial employees district-wide, regarding employee discipline and performance management at the local level, ensuring compliance with negotiated agreements and relevant AACPS protocols. * Managed the administration of unemployment claims and background investigation process for prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors. and CA for approval. * Created recertification audit process as well as notification for all individuals selected. Review approved provider programs (AP) as well as Approve for Credit (AFC) for processing and consistency. * Created and developed "Recert Connect" Blog for all current and future certificate holders. Participated in certification and recertification handbook review for content changes and updates. Lead HR-Certification Institute Audit Webinars trainings as well as Strategic Business Management chats blogs and webinars for our client base. * Competed item writing for the SHRM Assurance of Learning Assessment for Graduating HR Students. Hosted multiple professional development training sessions to SHRM Members and HR Leadership for the "HR Essentials" training session held in Alexandria -SHRM Headquarters. held-