Anita Gray

Experience

1. Division Human Resources Supervisor

   Abbott

   Jan 1991 — Present

   Provided HR leadership, direction, and support to an eight-member division management team coveringmultiple sites. Dual reporting relationship to Vice President of Human Resources and VP/GeneralManager. Acted as advisor to division and senior management in meeting organization’s strategic HRgoals. Led a Human Resources staff of 9 supporting an employee population totaling 275.Assumed a key player role in organization’s cultural transformation from a domestic institution to aglobal organization within a three-year period. Adapted and implemented new HR systems andprograms, achieving both budgetary and time frame mandates.Partnered with business units to reorganize human resources staff functions, leading to moreeffective problem solving and turnaround time in resolution of employee issues and concerns.Revamped and implemented performance management program from annual to quarterly basis,improving goal achievement for both supervisors and employees.Reduced HR staff by 40% without curtailing any support services to operations. Motivated andstrengthened HR team through coaching and supportive leadership.Managed and resolved complex employee-relations situations utilizing a thorough understanding ofFederal and New York State employment laws. Efforts averted potential legal liabilities.Pioneered and initiated a 360-degree feedback program for 76 management and supervisory staff.Improved leadership skills and created a model for broader corporate implementation.Spearheaded and instituted workplace and work/life effectiveness programs that enhanced employeemorale, as evidenced by an employee satisfaction survey score of 84%. Company won annual LongIsland Family Friendly Employer Award in addition to New York State’s Psychologically HealthyWorkplace Award for initiatives. Attained corporate recognition for these achievements.