Lisa Berry
People Operations Manager
Lenexa, Kansas
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Self-motivated leader innovating HR solutions for organizations. Drawing on 20 years of experience running a small business, creating strategies for recruitment, training, employment law compliance, leadership development, and employee relations.
SHRM-SCP Certified, Active May 2022 - April 2026
Experience
2023
Jan
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2023
Aug
People Operations Manager
HorizonPSI / Lenexa, KS
- Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of new and existing training programs
- Counsel Managers through challenging performance management situations. Support managers in developing and communicating plans to address areas of improvement
- Deliver and facilitate new hire orientation, management training programs, code of conduct training, and other training as necessary
- Facilitate and assist management in the development of performance improvement plans and employee development plans
- Partner with HR leadership to develop and establish HR strategies to ensure the alignment with key business goals and overall organization strategies
- Serve as a resource for all employees in the assigned region by being accessible to discuss all human resources related issues
- Support the organization’s growth by championing change and challenging the leaders on organizational structure
- Use independent judgment and discretion in prioritizing and managing situations
2022
Jul
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2023
Jan
Senior Editor
Sosland Publishing
- A confident grasp of industry trends, company analysis and management thinking
- Act as project manager on research projects with a focus on economics of CPG industry
- Actively support sales on business development through the generation of compelling new products, research programs and proposals
- Commissioning review articles and other material for the journal, and organizing and conducting interviews
- Copyediting and proof checking
- Develop momentum through being a good team member and leader, promoting and sharing leading practices
- Effective project manager
- Manage client relationships from an editorial perspective, delivering high quality content and an excellent client service
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with team members, colleagues from other departments, industry executives and advertisers
2002
Oct
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2022
Apr
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Berry Outdoor, LLC / Shawnee, KS
- Advise and influence all levels of management on performance management, organizational development and effectiveness, and management effectiveness
- Demonstrated capabilities in developing and leveraging HR metrics to guide HR effectiveness
- Ensure that human resource costs and services are aligned with organizational goals
- Focus on organizational learning and development that encourages leadership and employees alike for improvement
- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning
- Provide performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
- Serve as a coach and guide to the leadership team on issues related to human capital strategy, talent development, career development and performance
- Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership focused on a broad-based and transformational talent agenda designed to recruit, develop and retain the very best innovative talent in the business
- Work closely with management and employees to improve employee relations, build morale, increase productivity and retention
Education
University of Missouri
Master of Arts, English
Master of Arts: English
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology / Communication
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Rockhurst University
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