Leana Davidson
Jonesboro
Summary
Transitioning, analytical, and innovation-focused HR professional pivoting to an HR Analyst role. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in human resources management, I specialize in data-driven approaches to optimizing HR functions, streamlining procedures, and integrating technology solutions. Adept at creating and implementing robust training and development programs, I bring a deep understanding of performance metrics and employee analytics. Committed to maintaining the highest levels of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism..
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES
Legends Attractions
01.2021 - Current
- Leveraged managerial experience in coaching to develop data-driven employee engagement and retention models, addressing organizational challenges and business needs proactively
- Utilized a strong background in cross-functional teamwork to spearhead analytics-driven compliance projects, synthesizing data from various departments to fulfill state and federal regulations
- Applied in-depth managerial insights to create an analytical framework for streamlining investigations into policy violations and grievance resolutions, improving both efficiency and outcomes
- Leveraged managerial acumen in talent development to design data-centric staffing and training initiatives, ensuring optimal workforce composition for maximum operational success
- Utilized a comprehensive understanding of the employee lifecycle to establish analytics-based methodologies that optimize recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes across multiple regions.
EXECUTIVE TEAM LEADER
Target Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Translated a history of fostering a guest-centric culture into predictive models for long- and short-term staffing needs, incorporating both guest experience metrics and sales data to refine talent planning and recruitment strategies
- Leveraged managerial experience in overseeing training to implement data-driven methods for tracking training completion and effectiveness, thereby fine-tuning continuous educational opportunities for leaders
- Utilized HR analytics to quantitatively assess the impact of ongoing development conversations with team leaders, focusing on KPIs related to critical touchpoints for optimized outcomes
- Built on personalized recognition practices to develop metrics-based models that reinforce critical guest service behaviors, promote positive team interactions, and nurture a guest-centric culture
- Established analytics-based performance management systems, integrating clear expectations and coaching methods to measure and reinforce critical behaviors within the team.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Utilized comprehensive managerial experience in all HR functional areas to transition into creating multi- faceted analytical frameworks for compensation, employment law, and benefits administration
- Utilized data science techniques to refine recruitment processes, achieving a 10% improvement in guest satisfaction metrics
- Pioneered company-wide processes for setting and monitoring HR objectives, employing data analytics to generate significant savings, enhance business performance, and maximize organizational effectiveness
- Utilized exceptional team member survey scores to develop an analytics-based approach to employee engagement and satisfaction, ranking in the Top 10 company-wide in 2019 among all Hilton Worldwide brands
- Improved orientation procedures with an analytics-based approach, tailoring training to meet specific company needs, and used data to devise employee relations policies that enhanced job satisfaction and motivation.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Hilton Atlanta
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Deployed data-backed tools to evaluate and improve management styles, enhancing alignment and efficiency in team conversations and engagement
- Implemented data-driven methods to optimize the planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee results, providing analytical training to managers for more effective coaching
- Utilized a rich background in business and HR to oversee the full-cycle talent acquisition process, incorporating data analytics for improved candidate sourcing, interviews, and onboarding
- Monitored and analyzed key HR metrics to refine best practices, improve employer-employee relations, and enact policies that resulted in a 10% uplift in team member survey scores
- Managed multifaceted HR initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, and records management, while leveraging data analytics to enhance each function's effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Naperville, IL2017
Skills
- Data Analytics in HR
- Workforce Planning and Analysis
- Employee Engagement Metrics
- Performance Metrics and KPI Tracking
- Talent Management Analytics
- HR Software and Systems Analysis (HRIS)
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Business Intelligence Tools
- Process Optimization and Automation
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Change Management
- Professional Development
- Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
- Risk Assessment in HR
- Talent Acquisition Analytics
Timeline
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES
Legends Attractions
01.2021 - Current
EXECUTIVE TEAM LEADER
Target Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2021
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead
01.2017 - 01.2020
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Hilton Atlanta
01.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
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