ANGELA KIRKWOOD

2010 Bentbrooke Trail, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Phone: 770.513.9929 ? ak412e2e@w

estpost.net
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER / HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Expert in: Policy Development ~ HR Strategy Execution ~ Management Consultation
Versatile, results-driven professional with proven track record of developing, i
mplementing, and improving business processes for client groups in corporate and
government environments. Able to collaborate with HR functional partners to exe
cute human resources strategies, enable business objectives, and support future
business growth. Skilled at providing tactical and strategic human resources sup
port throughout the organization, as well as negotiate partnerships and alliance
s. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills. Experi
enced in organizational design, employee engagement, and leadership development.
Skilled in multiple areas of technology, including HRIS and MS Office.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Change Management ~ Policy Development ~ Staff Leadership ~ Contract Negotiation
s ~ Business Consultation Employee Relations ~ HR Business Tools ~ HR Metrics ~
Organization & Communication ~ Training ~ Recruiting
Productivity & Performance Management ~ Risk Management ~ Workforce Planning ~ S
trategic Development Benefits ~ Compensation Consultation ~ Project Management ~
Payroll ~ Customer Service ~ Trend Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CH2MHILL, Atlanta, GA
2009 - 2010
Offers a diverse range of environmental and engineering consulting services in t
he US and internationally.
Human Resources Business Partner, Operations & Maintenance Business Group
Managed delivery of human resources programs and services to multiple project si
tes in support of organization's strategic initiatives and principles. Served as
a consultant to department heads, managers and HR support staff at assigned sit
es. Provided guidance for employeerelations matters, performance management, hum
an resource development, and recruitment and selection issues. Played central ro
le in resolving labor disputes, grievance, and disciplinary issues between manag
ement and union leaders.
Key Achievements
* Established relationships and alliances with senior line managers to help achi
eve organization's strategic goals and objectives.
* Reinforced the organization's core values and behavioral expectations through
training, communication, and coaching.
CH2MHILL, Atlanta, GA
2009 - 2009
Human Resources Business Partner, Southeast Water Business Group
Human resources consultant in geographically dispersed group of vice presidents,
general managers, and key line managers. Delivered all HR policies, benefit and
compensation programs, employee relations services, regulatory requirements, an
d employment function. Implemented performance management methodologies and coac
hed managers on administration of reward systems to differentiate between best a
nd worst performers.
Key Achievements
* Revised the organizational exit process for both voluntary and involuntary ter
minations, including reductions in force, by reviewing all documents with legal
team to ensure fairness and consistency.
* Developed and executed strategies for managing organizational change that bala
nced the expectations and needs of the organization and its employees.
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CH2MHILL, Atlanta, GA
2007 - 2009
Human Resources Manager, City of Johns Creek Project
Instrumental in starting the new public-private partnership with the City of Joh
ns Creek to support business objectives for the city and organization. Advised a
nd counseled City Manager, Program Director, department heads, and line managers
on employee relations matters, performance management, human resource developme
nt, and recruitment and selection issues. Supervised personnel in the administra
tion and interpretation of new HR policies for city employees.
Key Achievements
* Developed and implemented selection procedures before hiring all police and fi
re department personnel.
* Established vendor relationships for uniforms, equipment, medical and drug scr
eenings, reference and background checks, compensation plan, and a policy and pr
ocedures manual.
CITY OF ATLANTA, Atlanta, GA
2006 - 2007
City government for the Georgia state capital
Human Resources Manager, Special Projects
Managed and executed various projects to support business objectives. Provided g
uidance to human resources support personnel in the application of HR policy and
the administration of HR systems. Participated with cross-functional groups in
developing key initiatives to improve organizational performance. Created electr
onic organizational charts for team collaboration and workforce planning, while
managing company turnover analysis and staffing projections.
Key Achievement
* Provided HR metrics to managers, enabling them to better decide on retaining a
nd promoting employees.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, CA 1998 - 2006
City government for the second-largest city in the United States
Assistant Personnel Director of City Planning

* Counseled and advised managers on interpretation of HR policies, procedures, a

nd employment laws.
* Planned, organized and directed staff engaged in personnel administration, inc
luding recruitment and selection.
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, CA 1991 - 1998
Personnel Officer Department of Aging
* Planned, directed, and implemented policies relating to all phases of personne
l activities.
* Negotiated and administered all collective bargaining agreements.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Masters in Public Administration, California State University at Los Angeles
* Emphasis in Human Resources and Finance
Bachelors in Sociology, University of California at Los Angeles
* Minor in Psychology
Member: Society for Human Resource Management and Corporate Leadership Counsel
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