Jessica O'Connor, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner at Standard Communities- Claim this Profile
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Mark Panelo
Jessica and I worked very closely over the years since we supported the same business units, and also because she was my department's HR partner. She is the consummate HR professional who is always reliable and is a great resource for personnel, benefits, organizational development, and compensation-related questions and issues. She is a well-respected and trusted employee at our company, and her work ethic is beyond reproach. I would recommend Jessica for any HR leadership role.
Mike DeLaet
Jessica is an amazing HR Business Partner at Kabam. She is always on top of everything, very easy to work with and my entire org loves her to death. She has been top notch during her time at Kabam and I cannot thank her enough.
Mark Panelo
Jessica and I worked very closely over the years since we supported the same business units, and also because she was my department's HR partner. She is the consummate HR professional who is always reliable and is a great resource for personnel, benefits, organizational development, and compensation-related questions and issues. She is a well-respected and trusted employee at our company, and her work ethic is beyond reproach. I would recommend Jessica for any HR leadership role.
Mike DeLaet
Jessica is an amazing HR Business Partner at Kabam. She is always on top of everything, very easy to work with and my entire org loves her to death. She has been top notch during her time at Kabam and I cannot thank her enough.
Mark Panelo
Jessica and I worked very closely over the years since we supported the same business units, and also because she was my department's HR partner. She is the consummate HR professional who is always reliable and is a great resource for personnel, benefits, organizational development, and compensation-related questions and issues. She is a well-respected and trusted employee at our company, and her work ethic is beyond reproach. I would recommend Jessica for any HR leadership role.
Mike DeLaet
Jessica is an amazing HR Business Partner at Kabam. She is always on top of everything, very easy to work with and my entire org loves her to death. She has been top notch during her time at Kabam and I cannot thank her enough.
Mark Panelo
Jessica and I worked very closely over the years since we supported the same business units, and also because she was my department's HR partner. She is the consummate HR professional who is always reliable and is a great resource for personnel, benefits, organizational development, and compensation-related questions and issues. She is a well-respected and trusted employee at our company, and her work ethic is beyond reproach. I would recommend Jessica for any HR leadership role.
Mike DeLaet
Jessica is an amazing HR Business Partner at Kabam. She is always on top of everything, very easy to work with and my entire org loves her to death. She has been top notch during her time at Kabam and I cannot thank her enough.
Credentials
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Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)
HRCIDec, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Standard Communities
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Human Resources Consultant
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May 2020 - Oct 2021
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Blue Star Families
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2020
Orchestrate Human Resources functions as sole HR Manager in 45-person agile non-profit. Manage full lifecycle recruiting, resulting in the placement and onboarding of 25 new employees in 15 months. Provide strategic HR counsel to executive leadership team, managers and employees to increase organizational effectiveness, drive growth, ensure HR compliance and manage change. Orchestrate Human Resources functions as sole HR Manager in 45-person agile non-profit. Manage full lifecycle recruiting, resulting in the placement and onboarding of 25 new employees in 15 months. Provide strategic HR counsel to executive leadership team, managers and employees to increase organizational effectiveness, drive growth, ensure HR compliance and manage change.
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MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
Managed crucial conversations to facilitate better employee/manager communication and address employee relations. Partnered with business leaders to make equitable promotion and market salary decisions to help drive business results and recruit and retain top talent. Managed crucial conversations to facilitate better employee/manager communication and address employee relations. Partnered with business leaders to make equitable promotion and market salary decisions to help drive business results and recruit and retain top talent.
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Kabam
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Canada
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Computer Games
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500 - 600 Employee
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
Managed the realignment of the customer service organization including new job requirements, hiring criteria and leadership capabilities. Developed key competencies of the core 3rd Party Publishing team that led to employee retention and exceeding financial targets by ensuring leadership transition and formation of a new team through a career development cadence to support personal and professional goals. Created an environment of trust within the Human Resources team that encouraged feedback and collaboration in the design and development of programs. Effectively partnered with business leaders to help guide well-informed and thoughtful people management decisions while balancing employee, manager and company interests. Show less
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Apple
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Representative
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
Provided HR Generalist support to employees with inquiries related to benefits, policy and procedure, employee relations, performance and compensation reviews, timecard management and paychecks. Provided HR Generalist support to employees with inquiries related to benefits, policy and procedure, employee relations, performance and compensation reviews, timecard management and paychecks.
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Lendlease
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Australia
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Jan 2010 - Sep 2012
Provided Human Resources policy and program expertise for 300 employees in various offices and field locations.Proactively presented managers and supervisors with direction on consistent policy and procedure implementation, whereby ensuring compliance with government regulations. Identified, investigated and resolved employee relations issues to comply with state and federal law resulting in a decrease in employment risk and litigation.
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Foundation Manager
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Sep 2007 - Jan 2010
Managed over 30 Foundation Representatives across North and South America.Oversaw and appropriately allocated the Americas portion of Foundation budget, totaling $1 million. Generated monthly reports on Foundation programs to Global Foundation Manager.Offered programming solutions for Health & Well-being, Personal Development & Community involvement.Liaised with external vendors that offered Foundation programs.
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Assistant to CEO & VP of HR
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Sep 2006 - Sep 2007
Assisted Human Resources team in meeting planning, execution of goals, talent management process through sourcing and screening for open positions and updating forms and information.
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Kappa Kappa Gamma
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Leadership Consultant
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2006
*Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, a non-profit women’s organization, comprised of over 200,000 members* Weekly travel to collegiate campuses for consultation and leadership building with 20 chapters located throughout the U.S. Presented twice weekly to groups of 20- 300 collegiate women and alumnae using innovative and educational presentations to meet chapter needs regarding finances, policies, and personal leadership building. *Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, a non-profit women’s organization, comprised of over 200,000 members* Weekly travel to collegiate campuses for consultation and leadership building with 20 chapters located throughout the U.S. Presented twice weekly to groups of 20- 300 collegiate women and alumnae using innovative and educational presentations to meet chapter needs regarding finances, policies, and personal leadership building.
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Education
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2001 - 2005
Miami University
B.S., Education
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