Shawneva W.

About Shawneva W.

I am a motivated, highly collaborative Human Resources professional seeking to advance my career and actively contribute to the success of an organization.

Experience

1. Vice President Employee Relations Partner

   M&T Bank

   Feb 2024 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations matters with significant impact.• Participate in senior level HR projects as required and works with senior level management to adjudicate high level complex ER issues. • With general oversight from an ER manager, deliver high quality decisions and counsel to managers and employees. Identify and analyze employee relations matters and recommend appropriate employment action to maintain a productive work environment, achieve optimal performance, and minimize risk to the Bank. • In consultation with line managers, and under the general supervision of an ER Manager, administer the Bank’s Performance Expectations and Corrective Action Policy. Use judgment based on experience and circumstances to accelerate Corrective Action as appropriate. Utilize authority to decide when termination of employment is appropriate and oversee the termination process in accordance with Bank practices. • Counsel managers on Corrective Action, highlighting the legal requirements and ramifications. • Understand the employee handbook and interpret/counsel employees and managers as needed. • Counsel employees on conduct issues, including disputes with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates or management, financial problems, illness or disability and performance matters. Facilitates dispute resolutions.

Education

• Buffalo State University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Sociology

  2005 — 2007

• Bryant & Stratton College- Amherst

  Associate's Degree, Human Resources Management

  2013 — 2014