Hi! I'm Annie Weaver
Human Resources Business Partner
Benicia
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Business Partner with a focus on enhancing employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and relationship building, effectively driving organizational growth through innovative onboarding and compliance initiatives. Known for cultivating authentic cross-functional relationships with a blend of empathy and humor. A proven leader thriving in fast-paced environments, committed to fostering a diverse and engaged workforce as the foundation of organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
KIPP Public Schools Northern California
Oakland
01.2019 - Current
- Provide strategic advice to managers on handling intricate employee relations issues, while mitigating potential risks.
- Advise on the creation and implementation of Performance Improvement Plans, coaching, and terminations.
- Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, efficiently handling more than 20 open positions at a time in various sectors, including Operations, HR, Finance, IT, and Executive Leadership.
- Reduced average time-to-hire from 90 days to 45 days through optimized workflows.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities and policy training for all staff members.
- Cultivate a diverse and dynamic pool of talents for organizational growth needs.
- Leverage discerning screening techniques to evaluate candidate suitability, deliver tailored recommendations to hiring managers, and optimize their time investment.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with hiring managers, delivering customized recruitment assistance to attract top candidates.
- Designed and executed a comprehensive onboarding framework, boosting staff readiness.
- Contribute to the refinement and administration of performance management systems, ensuring effectiveness, compliance, and equity across the organization.
- Facilitate the exit interview process, analyze data, and advise on concerns elevated by exiting staff.
- Collaborate on annual staff handbook policy changes, and facilitate communications of new policies.
- Oversee the annual mandatory compliance training for 1,000 staff members.
Project Manager, Facilities Team
KIPP Public Schools Northern California
San Francisco Bay Area
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Applied project management and relationship-building skills to help a struggling team regain trust throughout the organization, quickly learning the basics of facilities and real estate along the way.
- Project managed small and large-scale facilities maintenance and construction projects across 15 public K-12 schools, managing for risks along the way.
- Reviewed and advised on contracts between vendors and school districts.
- Managed and cultivated strategic relationships with school staff, district representatives, and vendors; communicated clearly and effectively, and anticipated conflicts.
- Spearheaded process improvement efforts, including the design and implementation of a relationship-based portfolio model.
Strategic Planning Manager
HandsOn Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Directed the first significant reorganization in over ten years, spearheading a dynamic new organizational chart.
- Orchestrated the strategic creation, elimination, and refinement of roles, leveraging extensive research and data analysis to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Acted as a trusted advisor and catalyst for growth, providing invaluable guidance and coaching to department heads on industry-leading practices and strategies for sustainable improvement.
- Facilitated a seamless flow of feedback between department heads and the Executive Leadership Team, driving impactful changes that aligned with organizational objectives.
- Formed a strategic alliance with Human Resources to champion the onboarding process for new hires, prioritizing retention, and fostering an exceptional employee experience from day one.
- Conducted thorough exit interviews with departing employees, gathering crucial insights for retention strategies.
- Acted as an ambassador for change through direct engagement and feedback collection from a team of over 30.
- Effectively cultivated buy-in from staff members, inspiring enthusiasm, and active participation in the transformative process, thus ensuring a smooth transition and sustained organizational momentum.
Associate Program Director, Corporate Programs
HandsOn Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Crafted and executed the overarching vision for Corporate Programs within the Executive Leadership Team, driving strategic initiatives to align with organizational objectives and enhance corporate social responsibility impact.
- Directed and mentored a dynamic team of 12 employees, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth.
- Directed daily operations, evaluating performance and initiating training initiatives.
- Executed thorough evaluations of team outcomes, providing constructive guidance to enhance individual and group success.
- Served as account manager for key corporate clients, delivering personalized relationship management to meet unique needs.
- Led client introductions, executed contract negotiations and managed budget discussions with precision.
- Monitored evolving CSR trends and industry best practices, delivering essential insights and advice to corporate clients.
- Fostered trust and credibility with corporate clients as a strategic advisor.
- Led recruitment strategy, conducting interviews to build a strong team.
- Launched engagement program to promote positive feedback.
Senior Project Manager, Corporate Programs
HandsOn Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Provided strategic account management services to elite corporate clients throughout the year.
- Established lasting partnerships by synchronizing organizational goals with client objectives.
- Conceptualized and executed more than 300 volunteer events annually for a workforce of over 10,000 employees from major Bay Area corporations.
- Achieved a 98% volunteer satisfaction rate, underscoring a commitment to excellence, and delivering unparalleled volunteer experiences.
- Maximized impact and minimized disruption for community partners, acting as an intermediary between corporate partners and community nonprofit organizations.
- Implemented innovative solutions to exceed stakeholder expectations, and drive collective impact.
- Managed an annual budget of $900K for volunteer projects.
- Utilized Salesforce, Excel, and Google Sheets to meticulously track and manage event budgets for corporate clients, with 100% of projects staying within budget.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2005
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding and Exits
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Feedback Facilitation
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Employee Engagement
- Work Culture Enhancement
- Policy Implementation
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
KIPP Public Schools Northern California
01.2019 - Current
Project Manager, Facilities Team
KIPP Public Schools Northern California
01.2018 - 01.2019
Strategic Planning Manager
HandsOn Bay Area
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate Program Director, Corporate Programs
HandsOn Bay Area
01.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Project Manager, Corporate Programs
HandsOn Bay Area
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
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