Ellene Funke

About Ellene Funke

An accomplished and forward-thinking human resources professional with a strong background in employee relations, talent management, training and development, regulatory compliance, benefits and compensation, KPI analysis and reporting, and strategic planning. Demonstrated effectiveness in supporting leadership strategy and balancing needs of operations with a positive approach to team relations, with focus on continuous improvement and constant learning/growth. Contributes to success by leveraging exemplary leadership, organizational, and communication skills to provide sustainable HR solutions that maximize employee satisfaction, retention, and engagement.

Experience

1. HR Business Partner

   Emergent Holdings

   Apr 2023 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI)Responsible for delivering full spectrum of HR deliverables that align with the businesses’ strategic goals through interaction with various leaders. Manage and support the organization’s talent management strategy to attract, develop and retain top, diverse talent. Serve as a primary consultant to leaders in maximizing business results through the use of sound talent management practices. Provide reliable business direction and counsel on HR-related issues and services.• Create strategic relationship between HR and business leaders.• Engage in and support strategy discussions. Proactively identify opportunities to reach business goals and identify where challenges may exist• Develop and execute plan to increase employee awareness of, and engagement in talent management programs. Apply expertise in workforce planning and internal/external data and trends to create programs• Design and execute leadership assessment methods and talent management strategies/programs including development plans for high potential and successor candidates• Manage org development strategies and processes, and assess org development needs. Lead the design, development and implementation of programs, policies and strategies• Deliver innovative programs, tools and processes to identify, develop and retain talent. Develop project plans, solutions for opportunities, support implementation process and measure, track and report results• Assist and advise leaders in creating succession plans, sound org structures, personnel forecasting, performance reviews, talent assessments, etc.• Effectively counsel leadership in recruitment and selection, succession planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee development, and health promotion• Partner with HR COE counterparts to integrate service delivery in alignment with business goals• Recommend most efficient course of action providing cost-effective business solution

Education

• Walsh College

  Master's certification, Human Resources Management

  2013 — 2013

• Wayne State University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology / Art Therapy

  2006 — 2009

• Grand Valley State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Art & Design / Psychology

  2001 — 2005