Jovaughn Bruno

About Jovaughn Bruno

You can have the best strategy and the best building in the world, but if you don’t have the hearts and minds of the people who work with you, none of it comes to life.” Renee West” Welcome to my profile! I am Jovaughn M. Bruno, a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner with 15+ years of operational experience and a proven track record of driving organizational growth and success through strategic HR initiatives. Skilled in navigating complex HR challenges and implementing solutions that foster high-performance work environments. Throughout my career, I have successfully partnered with senior leadership across global locations for various HR related projects that align with company goals. Provided coaching and consultation to senior leadership on performance management, reduced attrition rates through root cause analysis, and facilitated new hire orientation programs. Designed and implemented training programs for a large and diverse workforce and adapted training programs to meet evolving business needs and industry standards. I have a deep understanding of compliance with federal, state, and local laws and have worked within the framework of collective bargaining agreements. Possess hands-on experience in utilizing various office tools and software, encompassing SharePoint, HRIS, Workday, Google Suites, Microsoft Office, and other related software. I am a results-driven professional dedicated to driving organizational excellence through strategic HR practices, compliance, and employee engagement. Some highlights from my career include:* Collaborated closely with the Director of HR and other HR Business Partners to shape the North America talent strategy, driving organizational growth and success.* Partnered with senior leadership across all 43 global locations for various HR-related projects that align with company goals.* Served as HRBP to the US with 100 FTE and 77 1099 contractors as well as HRBP to Canada with 40 FTE and 25 1099 contractors.* Supported over 900+ team members and operations leaders across a variety of business channels, including TikTok, FedEx, and the Global Learning team.* Facilitated new hire orientation programs for sites in Nevada, Texas, and South Carolina, as well as organized employee engagement activities for Nevada locations.* Oversaw the comprehensive onboarding and training of over new hires, fully staffing the South Coast Hotel and Casino in 2005. I am always interested in learning from interacting with others, and happy to collaborate with like-minded individuals!

Experience

1. Human Resources Business Partner

   Accolite

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Strategic Partner: Serve as a strategic advisor and business partner to assigned business units, managers, and employees, ensuring alignment with company goals and talent strategy.• Benefits Management: Manage and update employee benefits program for the US and Canada, including HSA distribution and annual 401k 5500 filings.• Compliance: Lead efforts to ensure the organization\'s full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, minimizing legal risks and fostering a compliant work environment.• Strategic Partner: Develop company HR policies and procedures and aligning them with the company culture.* Employee Relations: Conduct HR investigations to resolve employee issues and conflicts.• Develop and document SOPs for company-wide separations and investigations, essential for efficient talent management and risk mitigation.• Contribute to diverse projects and process improvements, including training, employee engagement, global compensation, workforce planning, and performance management.

Education

• North Torrance High School

  Diploma

• Western Governors University

  Human Resources Management and Services