Devante Russell

About Devante Russell

I am a very motivated individual from the University of Toledo with the intention on…

Experience

1. Lead Human Resources Advisor

   Lumen Technologies

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Responsible for providing the business with solutions to employee (union-represented and non-union people) issues ranging from straightforward to complex • Oversees HR compliance support, management coaching, reduction-in-force/force adjustments, reorganizations, rebadging, and continuous improvement projects. • Serve as a trusted advisor and influencer providing candid and unbiased counsel through an interactive partnership with the business. • Demonstrates ability to provide thoughtful and empathetic support to employees; actively listening and asking probing questions to accurately diagnose the issues). • Recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation. • Utilize data to identify training needs within functional areas. • Makes recommendations regarding severance ensuring consistency across the Company. • Manages, with sensitivity and urgency, any workforce reorganizations, or reductions in keeping with required laws, best practices, and culture. • Influences leaders and internal business support partners on best practices and thinking around Employee Relations trends. • Utilize data in decision making using Excel for analytics and adverse impact analysis. • Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff

Skills

• Training
• People Skills
• At Multitasking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Microsoft Office
• Team Leadership
• New Hire Orientations
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Discretion
• Strategic Planning
• Intrapersonal Skills