Michelle Riley Jones

HR Consultant @Independent HR Consulting

HR TransformationEmployee RelationsPerformance Management🧨 ConsultingOrganizational DevelopmentTalent AcquistionUnited States🗿 HRHR DirectorHR GeneralistHR Business PartnerHR consultantAdministrative Specialist

Michelle Riley Jones, as an HR Consultant, specializes in developing and implementing effective HR strategies to optimize organizational performance. Jones possesses expertise in various areas including talent management, employee engagement, performance management, and HR compliance. Her strong interpersonal and communication skills enable her to build strong relationships with clients and deliver tailored solutions that align with their business goals. She has a proven track record of successfully managing complex HR projects, improving employee productivity, and fostering a positive work culture. Her ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach makes her an invaluable asset to organizations seeking to enhance their HR function.

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Work Background

Independent Human Resources ConsultingSenior Human Capital Management Consultant

Sep. 2004Direct planning and execution of major human capital consulting engagements for clients, including non-profits, government contractors, and commercial entities. Liaise with key client contacts to develop strategic goals. Drive achievement of critical milestones throughout change initiatives. planning and administration. Consult with client leadership to provide focused recommendations and strategy on performance management, recruitment and staffing, compensation, training, organizational development, HR administration, policy development, and performance management. Clients include: • Independent school serving students with Montessori and Project-Based Learning • International Non-profit organization - SIV Iraqi and P2 Referrals • Faith-based, Non-profit organization • Global development and education non-profit • Full-service event management firm • Architecture Design firm • Patient advocacy consulting firm • Transportation association • Non-profit conservation organization • Energy Conservation Consulting firm • Technology company providing cloud-based platforms for data transformation for healthcare industry • Nonprofit dedicated to ending inter-generational poverty • International women's human rights organization • Full-service web design and internet marketing company • Non-profit outdoor education program for underserved and at-risk inner-city youths • Business process management, advisory and system integration services firm • Management consulting and program delivery firm serving the military community. • Home Healthcare Provider • Non-profit International Development organization (global health, education, governance, and market dynamics) • National association for small foundations • Nonprofit environmental advocates • Marketing and Communications firm • SDVOSB, MOSB general contracting and construction management firm • Tri-state dialysis treatment services centers • Biomedical research center • Faith-based television network

The PrudentialHuman Resources Director - Residential Services Corporation

Jan. 1992 - Jan. 1994Frederick, MDSole HR practitioner for a client group within Residential Services Corporation – a division of The Prudential. Provided HR management to client group for all business unit needs, including recruiting, benefits, onboarding, terminations, performance management and training. Partnered with division leadership to enhance people effectiveness and optimize productivity through performance management. Implemented and trained managers and staff on new FMLA law, ADA, sexual harassment prevention, performance management, diversity, etc.

National Corporation for Housing PartnershipsHuman Resources Generalist

Jan. 1987 - Jan. 1989Responsible for all recruiting, and new employee immersion initiatives. Produced monthly employee newsletter.

Atlantic Research CorporationSr. Human Resources Representative

Jan. 1983 - Jan. 1987Member of HR team responsible for transforming outdated personnel function for corporate office and domestic operating units into modern HR department capable of fulfilling strategic goals of company. Supported recruitment efforts, sourced and interviewed candidates, conducted new hire orientation and onboarding.

Project YES AfricaCo-Founder/Executive Director

Feb. 2014Washington D.C. Metro AreaProject YES Africa (PYA), is a US-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to support children’s education in South Africa. We believe that every child has the right to grow up in a safe environment, to receive a quality education, and to realize their dreams. Founded in 2014, we provide volunteer support and partner with existing resources in South Africa to ensure that every child has access to quality education. Whether building child-friendly schools, supplying educational materials, training teachers, or providing funding for subsidies and care—Project YES Africa will do whatever it takes to support a child’s right to quality education.

OneDigital Health and BenefitsSr. Human Resources Consultant

Oct. 2014 - Jan. 2017OneDigital acquired the human capital solutions practice of The Fahrenheit Group on 11/1/2016. Provide a broad range of human resources consulting, senior leadership and interim services to small to mid- sized organizations, including government contractors, commercial entities and non-profits. Engagements have included advising senior management on HR strategy, establishing HR processes and procedures, drafting formal employment-related policies and employee handbooks, recruitment and staffing, counseling on employee relations matters, developing and implementing performance management programs, designing and implementing competitive benefit plans, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, and facilitating hiring and termination matters. Clients included: • Woman-owned firm providing technology consulting, web design and development, and Salesforce implementation services for non-profits • Veteran Non-profit organization • National B2B trade show and event productions company • Gov't contractor/global provider of high impact National Security, intelligence, and private sector capital management solutions • Largest professional association in the US representing doctors of chiropractic • Human capital, organizational effectiveness and learning solutions management consulting firm • Legal Management consulting organization • ISOC public interest online Non-profit organization • SDVOSB business process, human capital and information technology & security firm • International Non-profit serving global communities • Certified Public Accounting firm • Fleet Services company

Helios HR | Consulting & Talent AcquisitionSr. Human Resources Business Partner/Consultant

Jul. 2009 - Aug. 2012Herndon, VAProvided a broad range of human resources consulting, senior leadership and interim services to small to mid- sized organizations, including government contractors, commercial entities and non-profits. Clients included: • National civil rights association • WOSB facilities management, engineering and construction firm • Non-profit association for child care provider and advocacy • Nation's largest wish-granting organization • IT services contractor to defense and government clients • Trade association for builders & contractors • WOSB IT Solutions company • Architect firm • Tax payment processing firm • SDVOSB, WOSB professional services and technology solutions firm

MMGVice President/Officer, Human Resources and Operations

Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2004Rockville, MDLead Human Resources executive, providing oversight for all aspects of the Human Resources function to include but not limited to: regulatory compliance, budgeting, talent management, total rewards, strategic planning, succession planning, training/staff development and employee relations. Lead organizational change including 200+% expansion and business acquisition. Supervised and delegated jobs to the heads of other departments, and ensured the entire leadership team was aligned. Participated in the development of the company’s plans and programs as a strategic partner, particularly from the perspective of the impact on people by translating the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategy and operational plans with particular attention to the organizational and cultural changes. Evaluated and advised on the impact of long-range planning of new programs/strategies as those items drove the attraction, motivation, development, and retention of human capital. Developed staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the company for positions of responsibility, enabling the organization to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds, encouraging their full development and performance. Developed human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps and develop specific programs to fill these gaps. Areas of focus: strategic advisement on organizational development, structure, and personnel forecasting to ensure alignment with company strategies; talent management through succession-planning programs for key contributor and management positions; training and development programs to prepare employees for more-significant responsibilities; and general business development programs to enhance employee understanding of the company. Developed progressive and proactive compensation and benefits program to provide motivation, incentives, and rewards for effective performance.

CH2M HILLRegional Human Resources Director - Eastern Region

Jan. 1994 - Jan. 1998Herndon, VAProvided progressive HR leadership to Eastern Region (VA, DC, PA, NJ) division, and Russia office, for a multi-state/international environmental engineering firm. Accountable for employee relations, recruitment/staffing, employment compliance, HRMS, compensation, policy administration, employee relations, benefit administration, and training.

Lockheed MartinSenior Manager, Human Resources

Jan. 1989 - Jan. 1992Member of team managing human resources functions for corporate office of Martin Marietta Corporation (later merged with Lockheed Corporation to become Lockheed Martin Corporation). Partnered with HR Director in providing employee relations, recruiting, relocation, employment, training, and general HR services, to enhance people effectiveness and optimize productivity through performance management.

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