Menai Edwards

About Menai Edwards

I am a driven and focused HR executive strategist with progressive track record and diverse background leading talent operations in the healthcare industry. Extensive experience identifying system / process inefficiencies, developing custom solutions, directing process improvements / change management strategies, and implementing best practices to champion change. I have been recognized for strong leadership in directing teams supporting multi-site organizations, leveraging high-level written and verbal communication and relationships development skills. My solution-driven problem solving, conscientious collaboration, and flexible thinking along with organization, efficiency, and great time management and follow through skills is used to drive results and champion change. My highly valued skills and expertise throughout my career include- Human Resources (HR)- Employee & Labor Relations- Process Improvement - Project Management- Performance Management - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)- Retention Strategies- Employee Experience - HR Operations - Leadership - Talent Acquisition - Total Rewards- Compliance - Organizational Training & Development - Coaching - BudgetingTo discuss new opportunities, please contact me directly: m••••••••@hotmail.com

Experience

1. Executive Director, Human Resources Operations & Employee Experience

   Sinai Chicago

   Mar 2019 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Serve as key member of HR Leadership Team and work towards moving organization forward, and contributing to fostering agile, engaged, innovative, and inclusive work environments. Created more streamlined, coordinated, and efficient operation after directing and integrating 2 acute care hospital HR departments into 1 system, consolidating HR policies and procedures, and merging and coordinating office functions.Improved tracking of transactional activities and status updates, increased security, and simplified functions after centralizing HR people transactions by developing and implementing systemwide electronic online process and system. Coached and advised leaders / directors / senior level management in managing and administering labor contracts, performance reviews, employee relations, recruitment, retention, policy interpretation, and department restructuring. Implemented online corrective action platform for leaders which increased ease of disciplinary submissions for approval and collection of data analytics for predictive analysis. Ratified union contract with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), resulting in 3-year contract agreement expiration and extended 2-year agreement prior to contract expiration with International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) of Chicago, Local 399.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2014

• Governors State University

  Bachelor's of Art Degree(BA), Interdisciplinary Studies

Skills

• Healthcare
• Microsoft Office
• Sourcing
• Human Resources
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Leadership
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Personnel Management
• Employee Engagement
• Hris
• Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Process Improvement
• Employee Benefits
• Management
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Project Planning
• Change Management
• Public Speaking
• Onboarding
• Microsoft Excel
• Employee Relations
• Training
• Talent Acquisition
• Policy