Catherine Daravi

About Catherine Daravi

A Human Resource Executive with experience as a strategic and tactical member of a corporate leadership team. Successfully led improvements in employee relations, dispute resolution, policy development, compliance and global company initiatives. Skilled in relationship building with clients across the enterprise and with senior corporate executives. Proficient in employment law and compliance. Expertise in core associate relations competencies that include complex investigations, leadership coaching, conflict resolution, policy clarification, problem-solving and arbitration.

Experience

1. Director, Employee Relations - Human Resources

   Bloomingdale's

   Jun 2019 — Present · CA, US

   Direct partner to Executive & Sr. Human Resources Business Partners, leaders, and colleagues in addressing employee workplace concerns including claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, employee misconduct, fraud etc.• Lead quality investigations of complaints from intake interviews to recommended corrective actions which range from coaching to terminations.• Collaborate with talent acquisition and regional leaders to implement strategic recruitment practices in the region, set and talent profiles aligned to business needs and growth.• Strategize and implement solutions to support employee attraction and retention; regularly monitor open position reports and analyze turnover for benchmarking purposes.• Provide guidance to leaders and colleagues on performance and conduct matters, including conflict management, intervention, and negotiation. • Consults with partners and stakeholders as subject matter expert on situations or issues providing best practices, influencing policy and observed trends. Use expertise to make recommendations for next steps, determine what would need to occur next and what best practices other teams should use to navigate the situation/concern.• Conduct quarterly case reviews and present trends, identify opportunities for growth and development to senior/executive business leaders, or by engaging relevant stakeholders and HR partners.• Strategic partner to HR partners and leaders providing guidance and interpretation regarding HR policies as well as legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application of policies. Provide advice on the administration of specific employment laws including federal and state labor laws.• Partner with senior management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention while integrating company culture.

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

  2005 — 2008

• University of Redlands School of Business & Society

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2010

• Santa Monica College

  Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2005