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Education
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Lidia Rapisarda

Lidia Rapisarda

HRM/HRD
Catania

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Marriott Hotels
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.

Human Resources Manager

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 200-employee

Assistant Human Resources Manager Talent & Culture

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts -Accor Hotels
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Filed employee paperwork in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Managed employee compensation plans.
  • Entered information for 400 employees into [Database].
  • Held orientation for up to 30 new personnel to give information on HR Topics.
  • Oversaw benefits provided to employees.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.

Cluster Human Resources Coordinator

Kempinski Hotels
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
  • Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.

HR Manager on Trainee Program - 1 Year Program

Hilton Hotels
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.

HR Manager

Hilton
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.

HR Manager

Hotel Calipso
03.2013 - 06.2017
  • Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
  • Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
  • Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.

HR Assistant Roles in Dublin and in London

Fashion Industry
08.2000 - 12.2012
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.

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Education

Bachelor of Arts - Science of Communication- Editing

University of Catania, Catania, Italy
07.2009

Skills

  • Employee Handbook Development
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Labor Relations
  • Dispute Mediation
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Assessment
  • Succession Planning
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Compensation Structuring
  • Payroll Administration
  • Recruitment
  • Organizational Development
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Recruitment Oversight
  • Human Resources Operations

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Human Resources Manager - Marriott Hotels
09.2022 - Current
Human Resources Manager - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
06.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Human Resources Manager Talent & Culture - Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts -Accor Hotels
10.2020 - 06.2022
Cluster Human Resources Coordinator - Kempinski Hotels
06.2019 - 09.2020
HR Manager on Trainee Program - 1 Year Program - Hilton Hotels
05.2018 - 06.2019
HR Manager - Hilton
04.2017 - 05.2018
HR Manager - Hotel Calipso
03.2013 - 06.2017
HR Assistant Roles in Dublin and in London - Fashion Industry
08.2000 - 12.2012
University of Catania - Bachelor of Arts, Science of Communication- Editing
Lidia RapisardaHRM/HRD