Suraksha (sue) Kuba
Sandy Springs
Summary
Experienced HR professional with 20 years of experience and specialization in policy, employee and labor relations. Trained problem solver dedicated to collaborative approaches and proactive solutions. Proven track record in creating positive relationships and cultivating a constructive work environment that builds and ensures employee engagement, productivity, and trust.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Sr. Coordinator, Compensation and Labor Relations
- Conducted, participated in and analyzed wage and benefits surveys to support plan design
- Assisted with overall labor relations strategy, managed team during 13 week strike as point of contact.
Human Resources Coordinator, Strategic Staffing
- Participated in full life cycle recruiting process
- Collaborated across functions to launch behavioral interviewing, trained HR/hiring managers in BI.
Sr. Manager, Policy, Employee & Labor Relations, HR Compliance
Bayer
01.2017 - Current
- Conduct HR investigations within diverse employee populations while thoughtfully applying company policy and U.S
- Employment laws to ensure compliance and consistency throughout organization
- Diagnose key conflict factors and craft recommendations based on findings
- Average approximately 90 HR investigations annually, 14-30 day time to closure
- Launched Bayer’s centralized investigations model: Wrote standard HR investigation protocols, track, report and continue to improve process, level of service to all stakeholders decreasing usage of outside counsel and HRBP time
- Analyze ER data to identify sources of concerns and facilitate proactive programs including environmental scans, focus groups, workplace risk assessments, HR policy trainings
- Develop and facilitate training designed to improve the employee experience: Positive Employee Relations, Courageous Conversations, Providing constructive feedback & Documentation, Fairness & Respect in the Workplace
- Led monthly US Policy Review Committee collaborating across functions to update HR policies
- Supported Monsanto cultural integration; harmonizing ~35 HR policies
- Country leader for global recognition program including marketing, communications, and process improvement
- Review and analyze Reasonable Accommodation requests, participate in interactive process with employee and manager to determine undue hardship for business
- Partner with internal and external counsel, compliance and business to provide management consultation, influence actions to address employee behavior and performance concerns, draft disciplinary action documents.
Employee & Labor Relations Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
07.2002 - 12.2016
- Crafted negotiation proposals: modeling costing proposals and changes to language/work rules
- Provide training and day to day assistance on CBA interpretation and application
- Facilitate labor trainings on wide variety of topics such as positive associate relations and managing labor disputes.
Education
B.S. Marketing -
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Skills
- Aligning People Strategy to Business Objectives
- Employment Law
- Project Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Training
- Collaboration
- Deadline Management
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations Certifications: Contract Administration
- Employment Law
- Employee Relations and Investigations
- Labor Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Six Sigma Greenbelt
- WPV Trainer
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Policy, Employee & Labor Relations, HR Compliance
Bayer
01.2017 - Current
Employee & Labor Relations Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
07.2002 - 12.2016
Human Resources Sr. Coordinator, Compensation and Labor Relations
Human Resources Coordinator, Strategic Staffing
B.S. Marketing -
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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