Pearl Thomas

About Pearl Thomas

As a Senior HR Business Partner and Manager I provide tactical and strategic consulting on people and organizational development strategies, enabling the successful execution of organizational goals. I am an experienced HR Executive with over 15 years of comprehensive Human Resources experience and assignments; including Director of HR,raining, Employee Relations, Recruiting and Organizational Development.Expertise:* I specialize in consulting businesses in on site staffing and managing capacities.* I possess extensive expertise in Multi State Hiring and Employment Law, as well as Executive Management coaching.* I possess a strong track record of excellent in people leadership and developing effective teams.* I am an outstanding communicator who can articulate complex issues with clarity and deliver a compelling view of the future state while forging relationships with stakeholders at all levels.* High professional profile in the Puget Sound business community and have served in a variety of capacities with high level Executives.* Received numerous awards for diversity initiatives,* Expert on Employment Law, EEOC and ADA compliance issues.* Known locally and nationally as being the “guru” in assisting and consulting businesses in the art of HR Management, recruiting and retaining the “best of the best” in the talent market.

Experience

1. HR Business Partner

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Jun 2020 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   A customer-obsessed and results oriented HR Business Partner tasked to grow our innovative HR function in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. Support multiple delivery stations. Play a critical role in managing the human resources initiatives that drive innovation and execution. Independent work requiring excellent communication and effective interface at all levels. Covering Operational HR areas such as employee relations, performance management, compensation & benefits, training & career development as well as employee retention with the agillity to function in a fast changing complex environment. Support and all Employees in culture definition and advise Managers ihe management and development of their direct reports.Consult with the Management Team and all other employees on Employment Law, HR Policies, HR Processes, Compensation, etc. Integrate new global HR processes as appropriate at site· Participate in national HR projects.· Provide performance management expertise and assistance to sustain the highest quality workforce. Review career structures for developmental purposes (e.g. Performance reviews, talent assessment, succession planning based on future potential) Coach and counsel employees and managers in HR and business issues.

Education

• TLG Learning

  Six Sigma

  2012 — 2013

• University

  Bachelor's degree in process, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2018 — 2021

• EQ Mentor Executive Coaching Certification Institution

  Certification, Executive Coaching

  2007 — 2008

• Private Training

  Labor and Lamaze Coach, Birthing and Parenting Knowledge and Skills

  2002 — 2017

Skills

• Sustainability
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Human Resources
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Automation
• Outplacement
• Curriculum Design
• Career Counseling
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Change Management
• Talent Management
• Compensation & Benefit
• Aerospace
• Employee Handbooks
• Mediation
• Terminations
• Staff Retention
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Employment Law
• Start-Ups
• Operating Budgets
• Mentoring
• Casino Gaming
• Succession Planning
• Start-Up Consulting
• Problem Solving
• Labor Relations
• Recruiting
• Negotiation