Ariane Badour-Williams
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group
Fort Lauderdale,FL
1
Language
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented HR Business Partner specializing in payroll management and HR analytics. Committed to legal compliance and enhancing employee retention through effective performance management and conflict resolution.
Work History
H.R. Business Partner
5 Years- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Provided guidance on performance management processes to improve workforce productivity.
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace culture.
- Facilitated training sessions to support professional development and skill enhancement.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, improving new hire integration and retention rates.
- Resolved employee relations issues through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within the company to reach business goals.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
- Oversaw taxation implementation including the opening and closing of required local, state, and applicable PFML accounts.
- Managed simple and complex work related injuries directly with insurance carrier & impacted employee.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in a tight labor market.
- Assisted in various types of leave (unpaid; FMLA, Short Term Disability, etc.).
Administrative Assistant
3 Years 1 Month- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for events, ensuring seamless operations.
- Managed correspondence and communications, enhancing information flow within teams.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency.
- Work closely with performers & agents to collect payroll information and work authorization documentation.
- Complete accounting spreadsheets for each tour.
- Completed I-9 employer section 2, ensuring compliance.
- Shipping & logistics for daily deliveries and performer props.
- Coordinated special projects during in-house rehearsals.
- Draft the immigration applications for performer work permits/visas which are required for legal entry and work in the U.S.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Employee relations
Employee retention
Onboarding programs
Payroll management
Legal compliance
Regulatory compliance
HR analytics
Diversity and inclusion
Policy implementation
HR policies development
Exit interviews
Background checks
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
H.R. Fundamentals Certification - 2023
Handling Difficult Conversations Certification - 2023
Employee Safety Certification - 2023
Timeline
H.R. Business Partner
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Assistant
Cirque Productions
07.2017 - 08.2020Read More
South Broward High School
High School Diploma
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