Nakie Lwanga, PHR
Human Resources Director at RMK Management Corporation, Moran & Company- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional in Human Resources
HR Certification Institute - HRCIJan, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Human Resources Director
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Aug 2015 - Present
• Partner with senior executives to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent. • Most senior HR leader in RMK, directing 2 HR/payroll professionals in staffing, recruitment, benefits, executive compensation, training, leadership development, succession planning, HRIS, and regulatory compliance. • Heavy emphasis on leading RMK through rapid HR change and transformation programs. • Drove transition from outdated HR systems into a fully integrated HRIS platform from Paylocity. • Streamlined integration of several new real estate entities. • Ensure strategic alignment of HR with new business objectives and minimized business interruptions through execution of workforce integration plans. • Oversee all aspects of employee benefits programs including health benefits and 401K. • Negotiate vendor contracts for various HR services leading to an overall 12% savings. • Administer workers' compensation program covering injured employees. Show less
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InterCall
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Belgium
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employee Relations Manager
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Oct 2014 - Aug 2015
• Hired to facilitate and manage employee relations on behalf of the company. • Introduced proactive employee relations and communications programs to resolve previous labor and management issues and restore the credibility and employee centric focus of the HR organization. • Advised management on proper methods of handling employee relations issues ensuring a complete and thorough understanding of policies. • Professionally conducted staff development training relating to general management development, staff skill development, career coaching and employee relations topics. • Stayed abreast of unemployment appeals and changes in personnel policies, procedures and regulations. • Facilitated new hire orientations, processed transfers and managed employee separations. • Liaised with staff and management in analysis and resolution of issues, grievances and conflicts. Show less
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Centralized Showing Service
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United States
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior HR Generalist
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
• Hired to manage recruiting and staffing for start-up venture. • Helped build company from empty suite of offices into a full scale operation with 35 employees (29 staff and 6 management/executive personnel). • Created and implemented hiring policies, procedures, systems, and technologies to support company's long-term growth and expansion. • Continued to scale operations, hiring an average of 5 staff members monthly. • Consolidated functions previously managed by several different departments into a single consolidated organization in-house to manage all Human Resources affairs. • Trained and supervised 4 HR representatives. • Partnered to develop an employee recognition and reward policy that improved company morale significantly from 2012-2013 based on employee feedback. • Developed and oversaw training courses, including sexual harassment and compliance workshops. • Directed initial onboarding process for new employees. • Collaborated with department managers to develop morale-boosting strategies to increase satisfaction and reduce turnover. • Gathered trend data on compensation, benefits and other key metrics to inform the HR decision-making process. Show less
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Saguaro Management & Accounting Services
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Generalist
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Aug 2007 - Jan 2011
• Managed staffing and onboarding, and employee relations for administrative, accounting, and mental health professionals. • Liaised with HR management to devise and update policies based on changing industry and social trends. • Evaluated staff performance at multiple facilities and made recommendations for training improvement. • Facilitated talent acquisition, becoming instrumental in building and retaining high caliber teams. • Advised leadership, consultants and other personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations and business strategy implementation. Show less
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Education
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor, Psychology