Experienced HR professional with the ability to operate as a trusted business partner across all corporate sectors. Proven track record of delivering relevant and client specific people management solutions in the areas of talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and strategic development.
Director, HR Operations AMER @ From October 2014 to Present (1 year 3 months) Talent Operations @ From January 2014 to September 2014 (9 months) Sr. Employee Relations Manager @ From October 2011 to January 2014 (2 years 4 months) Director of Talent Acquisition @ As the Director of Talent Acquisition at TriNet, my role is to lead a team that assists our client base with workforce planning, recruitment and retention. Currently the Talent Acquisition team consists of 12 team members located nationwide and we provide consultative workforce solutions to assist our clients in building strong, productive teams.
Successfully built a service that has consistently exceeded revenue goals, attained explosive year over year growth and received excellent feedback from clients and colleagues.
Managed communication of this service to clients and team members nationwide.
Integrated talent acquisition into strategic roadmap for TriNet business model.
Talent Acquisition is now the most successful strategic service offered by TriNet with a high satisfaction rating and uptake by clients. From September 2009 to October 2011 (2 years 2 months) Sr. Human Capital Consultant @ As a Human Capital Consultant at TriNet I worked with small to medium sized enterprises to provide guidance and support in all HR related issues, including compliance, compensation and benefits, employee relations and the development of strategic initiatives to improve business practices and lead to overall business success.
Achievements
• Developed a new Talent Acquisition service for TriNet customers which provides full service hiring for customers and which resulted in significant revenue generation for the Company – TriNet Talent Acquisition was the most successful TriNet Leadership product in 2008 and 2009 and will achieve revenue of $1million in 2010.
• Awarded the BZ Award for outstanding contribution and performance.
• Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders within customer companies and increased customer retention by working closely with decision makers to build a strong business partnership.
• Supported companies through employee relations issues including harassment and discrimination, reductions in force and cost reviews.
• Provided ongoing HR support to various sized customers, including policy development and review.
• Worked collaboratively with senior level management teams, developed effective performance management systems that have significantly improved individual and team results.
As a strategic business partner my role required significant interaction with senior level executives to discuss and plan for HR initiatives based around the areas of attraction & retention, performance management, compensation and benefits and leadership development. From 2006 to September 2009 (3 years) Human Resources @ Recruited to assist the CEO in guiding the Company through an IPO and a period of significant expansion. Rapid growth of the work force required me to develop recruiting strategies and work with key personnel and executive staff to produce employee programs which would attract and retain high caliber candidates to SunPower.
Working with external recruiters and various networks, it was my responsibility to source and liaise with candidates and develop suitable compensation packages for all levels within the Company.
My responsibilities also included developing and implementing employee programs such as an Annual Review Program and Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Guiding employees through stock option programs and activity, particularly in the light of a successful IPO, was also a significant part of this job role.
Responsibilities also included supporting various business units and providing guidance to managers and employees regarding all HR related matters and reviewing existing policies and procedures to ensure that SunPower was providing the best possible support to a growing team and building a competitive and focused team. From September 2005 to September 2006 (1 year 1 month) Human Capital Consultant @ Contribute as an active business partner with client organizations, helping to develop and promote strategic aims and objectives and implementing relevant people management solutions within a realistic business model, focusing on meeting overall objectives through cost effective and value adding PM solutions.
Responsibilities also entailed providing ongoing advice on HR matters and designing, implementing and reviewing related policies and procedures, ensuring that best practice was achieved and maintained thereby ensuring legal compliance and a mutually beneficial workplace.
Achievements
• Increased the retained client base by 30%, resulting in significantly increased annual revenue for the Company.
• Employee Resourcing – designed and successfully implemented an assessment centre for the recruitment of senior level management positions within a high profile, not-for-profit organization, which has since been adapted for use in all senior level recruitments.
• Employee Reward – Evaluation of existing pay arrangements within a financial organization and the design of a competence based reward structure which supports the strategic objective of commercial growth by increasing and retaining skill levels.
• Employee Relations - Instrumental in the design of an effective stress management policy which has significantly increased motivation and mutual trust within a local organization with a significant global presence, thereby improving retention of key employees.
• Represented client organizations in a variety of negotiation and consultation situations with a range of external bodies including trade unions, labor relations agencies and other employment related bodies, including employment tribunals.
• Created diversity policies and training programmes to promote same.
• Working with senior level management, developed effective performance management systems that significantly improved individual and team results. From 2000 to 2005 (5 years)
CIPD Professional, Human Resources @ Belfast Institute of Further Education From 1998 to 2003 Postgraduate Diploma, Personnel Management @ Belfast Institute of Higher Education From 1991 to 1992 Bachelors, English Language & Literature @ Queen's University Belfast From 1987 to 1991 Lee-Anne Farley is skilled in: Client Relationship Building, Business Management, Employee Relations, Outsourcing, Building Relationships, Internal Communications, HR Operations, Employment-based Immigration, Compliance, Program Management, Training, Talent Acquisition, CRM, Management, Recruiting