LISA UIHLEIN

195 Underwood Drive * Atlanta, GA 30328

(404) 934-0693 * luf6277a@westpost.net
HR MANAGER/RECRUITER

Analytical, results-driven human resources manager with over 11

years of achievement in staff recruitment, retention, and workforce
diversity. Natural coach, outside-the-box thinker, and "HR as
Business Partner" collaborator who excels at negotiations, diplomacy,
and fostering employee morale. Ensure maximization of employee
potential/performance by leveraging strong coaching, change
management, and post-acquisition integration capabilities. Skilled
problem-solver and mediator with expertise in policy optimization and
expatriate/immigration issues. Previously earned PHR.
_CORE COMPETENCIES_
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HR Operations
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Staff Retention & Morale
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Expatriate Agreements
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Full Lifecycle Recruitment
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Policy Development
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Staff Development & Training
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Employee Relations
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Performance Improvement
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Immigration Issues
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDUS INTERNATIONAL a" Atlanta, GA
_Leading provider of enterprise asset/service delivery management
products to 300,000 customers in 40 countries__._
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (2000-2005)
 Directed regional human resources operations for the corporate
office of this Indus International division with 300 personnel
spanning Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Canada. Aligned
business/human resources functions and provided strategic performance
managing coaching to managers. Recruited by previous manager with
direct report to VP of Human Resources.
_SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:_
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Streamlined Indus' acquisition of 2 companies in 2003 and 2004 by
authoring a new employee orientation program for staff of acquired
organizations.
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Paved the way for effective post-acquisition cultural integration by
presenting on-site company overviews to both firms and partnering with
acquired human resources teams to standardize policies/procedures, job
descriptions, and performance reviews. Tapped to train new human
resources manager in California and serve as single HR
point-of-contact prior to candidate's start date. Teamed on HR
manager interviews and coached/trained HR managers to next-level
performance.
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Spearheaded full lifecycle recruiting, leading initial hands-on
recruitment and later managing a full-time recruiter. Authored
recruiting procedures, directed new hire processes/orientations,
facilitated annual benefits enrollment meetings, and negotiated
salaries, raises, and expatriate/immigration agreements. Revamped
corporate benefits and performance review processes.
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Shored up employee morale in the midst of ongoing corporate change,
reorganization, and cost containment and planned holiday events.
Realigned corporate career path development matrix in tandem with
peer HR managers. Resolved employee performance issues, facilitated
exit interviews, and oversaw job training programs and staff
retention initiatives. Coached personnel/managers on job performance,
goal-setting, communications, and accountability themes.
META4 a" Atlanta, GA
_Human resources specialist providing an outsourcing platform for
55,000 European/Latin American clients and human/intellectual capital
management services to 1,300+ clients/18 million employees spanning
100 countries._
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (1998-2000)
Joined Meta4 during its start-up phase and prior to the closure of
its Atlanta office in 2000. Led human resources operations for
Atlanta office, including recruiting, new hire orientations, visas,
and payroll/benefits administration with direct report to VP of
Finance.
_SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:_
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Contributed to Meta4's successful start-up, authoring all corporate
policies/procedures from scratch, including all job descriptions and
the company's employee handbook, and steering policy
implementation/adherence.
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Spearheaded the rapid hiring of key sales/marketing personnel while
driving full lifecycle recruiting and leading facility renovation.
Guided the design and roll-out of all recruitment procedures in
alignment with corporate objectives.
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Smoothed multicultural communications for expatriates adjusting to
US culture by designing and facilitating intercultural training.
Administered expatriate agreements, immigration visas, and
relocation/housing for this Spanish-owned company. Resolved employee
relations and socialization issues.
PEOPLE NETWORK a" Atlanta, GA
_Information services firm specializing in the placement of IT
professionals. Acquired by MD&E, Inc. in 2010._
STAFF RECRUITER (1996-1998)
Managed full lifecycle recruiting with accountability for candidate
presentation, selection, offer, negotiations, closing, and
requisition administration and direct report to Owner/President.
_SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:_
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Placed technical professionals with hard-to-find C++, Java, and
mainframe software engineering skills, employing online recruiting
resources/in-house applicant tracking system to identify stellar
candidates. Forged strategic relationships with colleges/professional
organizations to attract alumni and diversity candidates.
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Optimized the pre-screening process by comparing candidate resume,
credentials, skills, experience, and specialized knowledge with
position requirements and hiring manager pre-screening questions.
Devised pre-screening questions for managers and crafted inspiring
presentations of companies and job opportunities.
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Streamlined candidate selection by preparing candidates for
client/hiring manager interviews, conducting face-to-face
behavior-based interviews, setting clear expectations, and
orchestrating post-interview debriefing with interview
teams/candidates. Coached applicants on interview techniques and
coordinated scheduling.
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Ensured adherence with hiring best practices through execution of
detailed reference checks/analysis, offer negotiations, and follow-up
quality improvement studies with hiring managers/new hires. Laid the
groundwork for positive audit findings, maintaining accurate
documentation of candidates, searches, and manager interactions.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
HARRY NORMAN REALTORS a" Atlanta, GA
_Atlanta's oldest and largest residential real estate firm with 25
sales offices and 1,300+ real estate staff. Subsidiary of
HomeServices of America, the second-largest full-service, independent
real estate brokerage firm in the US._
REALTOR (2005-2009)
Generated $1.8 million in property sales through astute negotiations
with and mediation between buyers/sellers, representing each party.
Assured fulfillment of purchase agreement terms/conditions prior to
closing dates by consulting with lenders, home inspectors, pest
control operators, and escrow companies.
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EARLY EXPERIENCE: Human Resources Assistant with
Knowledgeware/Sterling Software and Law Engineering.
~~ Hiatus devoted to family, 2009-2010. Details available upon
request ~~
EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS
BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSEWORK, University of Georgia & Samford
University
_TECHNICAL SKILLS:_ MS Office/PowerPoint/Outlook, HRIS Systems,
QuickBooks
_Continued_