Andrea D. Parker

Senior professional with advanced degrees and HR certification, demonstrating extensive leadership experience and strong business acumen. Proven ability to align corporate objectives with cross-functional teams while maintaining confidentiality and trust. Recognized for sound judgment and a positive attitude, fostering respect across all professional levels. Experienced in collaborating with both international and domestic client groups to achieve organizational goals.

PHR, Professional in Human Resources, HRCI, Active

• National Defense
• Cyber Security
• Information Technology
• Federal Government Offices
• Artificial Intelligence Architecture
• Construction
• Disabled Veterans
• Education
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Hospitality Insurance
• Non-Profits
• Pharma - (clinical trials)

Open to full-time direct hire, temp to perm, contract, in a remote, hybrid or on-site environment.

• Employee Relations
• Workplace Investigations
• Workforce Planning
• Succession strategies
• Risk Management
• Employment Law
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruiting and Onboarding
• Compliance and Reporting
• Compensation
• Service Contract Act (SCA)
• Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)

• Gilead, Frederick, MD, Human Resources People Partner, MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY, Strengthened the change management plan using a phase-in approach designed to transition the organization from an on-site HR professional to the ideology of using a new human resources shared services automated model which is a centralized hub of administrative and operational HR professionals. The objective aimed to minimize the impact and interruption involved with critical change to the overall philosophy of legacy employee access to HR. Established a clear communication path for continuous messaging important to foster a comprehensive understanding of the process to build trust in using a self-service portal. Partnered with executives to provide metrics that track employee awareness from the launch throughout the project to allow for stability in operations.
• Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Washington, DC, Human Resources Manager/ Human Resources Business Partner, 11/2023 - 01/2024, Leveraged the company’s Cornerstone software technology to enhance the functionality for the (a) Performance Management process by realigning automated systems to better enable managers to benchmark employee achievements, track personal and professional goals, and add co-managers for multiple leader feedback. Integrated payroll capability to capture updates in real time. Added budgeting tools to account for operating costs, compensation and forecasting that improve the line of sight into the overall business strategy and improved the (b) Learning Management System portal to support individual development, manager assigned courses, or required compliance training all housed in an easy to access module to support a systematic approach to the learning process, allowing the ability to help managers to automate version control, balance content workflows to ensure training is aligned with organizational goals. We activated the mobile app which offers employees with an on-the-go feature to securely log in to the portal and complete training sessions and conveniently track progress on electronic devices.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI), Washington, DC, Human Resources Business Partner, 04/2023 - 10/2023, Reporting to the Senior Vice President and collaborating with executive leadership to develop and implement HRBP partnerships to align business groups with strategic organization objectives. Support compensation decisions related to adjustments, promotions, bonus and merit increases. Collaborate, coach and mentor managers in cross-functional teams on HR-related projects, exercises and initiatives. Partner with managers to address employee relations matters, including unpleasant conversations, performance management, conflict resolution and disciplinary processes. Provide guidance on complex department reorganization and restructures.
• EMPOWER AI, Reston, VA, Manager, Human Resources Business Partner, 03/2022 - 01/2023, Partnered with the executive leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly in relation to forecasting talent requirements for new government contracts, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. Worked closely with senior management and employees to improve work environment tension, conflicting relationships, build morale and increase productivity and engagement. Provided support and guidance to emerging managers, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arose. Supported reasonable accommodation decisions, investigated allegations of wrongdoing.
• AVESHKA, Washington, DC, Senior Management HR Analyst, 03/2020 - 08/2021, Team structured approach to analyzing, interpreting policies, as subject matter experts in human resources for the federal government. Provided guidance and consultation to managers for hires through USA.gov jobs, explained temporary assignment processes for internal or external employment, and provided reports to the ASPR in the Executive Office for varying types of hiring flexibilities on physicians that have a background in highly contagious diseases (COVID).
• Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC), Tysons Corner, VA, Director, Human Resources, 06/2018 - 02/2019, In this role as a part of the senior level staff, my key focus was to provide guidance to the strategic direction and efficient execution of activities to profitably grow the business. Track and analyze metrics on human capital including, headcount, terminations, and voluntary attrition to recommend actions to identify staffing needs. Compile and analyze compensation data for benchmarking and salary planning. Monitor opportunities to strengthen policies, procedures, programs, and processes within the organization. Partnered closely with managers to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity as an underlying focus on building a more rewarding employment experience. Manage strategy related to recruitment, onboarding, employee retention, employee relations, management coaching, performance management, and change management. Developed, directed, and implemented specific HR strategies aligning business objectives and leadership strategies for the organization. Working with all levels within the organization, with a solution-driven attitude and a positive approach to team collaboration, building relationships, decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Northrop Grumman Corporation, Fairfax, VA, Human Resources Business Partner, 05/2017 - 06/2018, Committed HR Business Partner with director level and above client groups closely aligned to establish an intimate understanding of their business for the purpose of building and expanding our working relationships. Collaborate with my HR colleagues on reward and recognition, succession planning, staff development, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, organizational effectiveness to support the business objectives for my groups. Create close alliances across HR, centers of excellence (COE’s), to identify and maintain compliance with performance management, employee relations, legal and negative clearance reporting. Constantly staying abreast of HR trends to help my leaders make informed decisions for best business results.
• Information Innovators Inc., Springfield, VA, Human Resources Business Partner, 09/2016 - 03/2017, Tactical and strategic business partner supporting senior executives, operations management and staff to ensure consistent and compliant appropriateness balancing the scope of work and mitigating risk to the company. Ownership of the H1B program, updates to the company handbook, FMLA expirations, and litigation liaison. Manage complex internal investigations, terminations, and performance improvement plans providing an advisory approach to maneuver through challenging discussions, ensuring performance results are delivered with dignity and respect.
• HMS Host, Dulles, VA, Human Resources Manager, 09/2013 - 04/2016, Roll up your sleeves with a unique blend of strategic leadership and full spectrum functionality in day-to-day HR management. Trusted advisor with advanced knowledge of HR processes, operations and systems within a matrix organization delivering measurable training results. Work closely with field employees, regional and local management teams that provide effective training programs. Responsible for providing leadership and support in both strategic and functional areas of human resources including recruiting, personnel administration, employee relations, job evaluation, compensation, management, organization development and ongoing training to promote a high performing culture and continuous improvement with a commitment to quality. Coach and advise associates and managers on how to communicate with difficult employees. Provided guidance on disciplinary actions. Managed the recruiting and onboarding process.
• Dyrect Solutions, Reston, VA, Human Resources Business Partner, 03/2009 - 09/2013, Human Resources consultant providing thought leadership for many organizations outsourcing their HR function. Recommended solutions, providing resources and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing procedures, devising strategies to attain the best employment practices and developing programs for the benefit of the company to support a best place to work environment. Assisted managers with tough conversations when delivering a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Managed employee relations issues. Conducted termination conversations. Advised, influenced, guided and coached managers in all aspects of people management and the HR consequences of ignoring the best business practices of government reporting. Established alignment and consistency of corporate culture while driving HR processes and strategies to encourage and establish a thriving company culture displaying positive change. Provided expertise in coaching new managers on conflict management, organizational development, training and development. Provided information about data analysis, metrics trends and tools that demonstrated progress toward achieving key milestones.