1. Danai Bracey
dbraceyjohnson@gmail.comt
317-997-8687
10144 Morning Light Drive
Avon, IN 46123
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SUMMARY
Solid HR professional with over 15 years of tactical and strategic generalist experience in manufacturing /production, multi- unit,
public and corporate environments. I am a proven career HR performer who has successfully managed senior generalist
responsibilities while addressing operational needs and maintaining focus on identified strategic initiatives.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 Leader in pilot of performance management system
 Multi-unit management of recruitment and employee relations function
 Passion for developing high-performing teams of learning professionals
 Centralized HR function from 3 staffers to 1
 Extensive project management and system implementation experience
EXPERIENCE
NOTABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
 Talent Acquisition
 Succession Planning
 Staff Development
 9 Box Implementation and Evaluation
 Change Management
 Internal Investigation Management
 Performance Management
 Benefit Administration
 Legal Compliance
 Policy Implementation
 Human Capital Planning
 Policy Interpretation
 Training Creation and Execution
 Recognition Programs
 Compensation Administration
 Supervise and Mentor Staff
 Customer Service Focus
 System Implementation
 Human Resources Info Systems
STATE OF INDIANA – STATE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Human Resources Business Partner 2009- present
Indianapolis, IN
Serve as a resource for staff and management for vetting all employee relations policy and
legal inquiries requiring investigation, interpretation and action; responsible for creation and
implementation of division wide training initiatives related to policy updates and
management development, integration and retention of employees. Charged with
performance management, leave and compensation administration. Responsible for
execution of management directives given to partner and subordinate HR colleagues. Serve as
HR contact for vendor partners. Leader of HR support for over 100 regional offices across the
State of Indiana with over 1300 employees and vendor relationship with approximately 3000
contract/vendor staff within the Division of Family Resources of FSSA.
Selected Accomplishments
• Managed staffing initiative for 220 positions in 5 months while partnering with
selected vendors to manage 600 contingent hires simultaneously for Healthy
Indiana Plan 2.0 implementation for 2015
• State Personnel Recognition Award – 2013 (implementation of performance
management system and performance excellence)
• Special Bonus – 2014 (management of staffing for HIP 2.0 initiative)
• Lead Senior Generalist in 3 large agencies (Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Department of
Health and Family and Social Services) during tenure.
COVIDIEN
Assistant Human Resources Manager 2007-2008
Plainfield, IN
Provided consultative HR support for 300 employee nonunion manufacturing and
production facility. Managed the generalist human resources function within the
plant, including management of recruitment and selection, employee relations,
communications, wage and benefit administration. Ensured compliance for all
regulatory agencies related to employment and policy administration.
Selected Accomplishments
• Managed recruitment process for new business unit move from MN to IN.
Filled over 40 critical positions including plant management,
Manufacturing/Quality Engineers, welders and production staff in addition
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2. to addressing standard staffing requests.
• Implemented revitalized onboarding program for all associates
LA PETITE ACADEMY
Central Region – Division Recruiter 2005-2007
Chicago, IL
Responsible for implementing strategic recruitment initiatives according to business
plan forecasts. Managed recruitment plan for a region that covered 10 states and
60+ locations. Partnered with VP and District Management leadership to institute
program goals to increase retention of field management and select best qualified
candidates.
Selected Accomplishments
• Created and distributed Interviewing Technique and Hire Manager
Recruitment Guide to assist new management with sourcing and assessing
new hourly teacher talent within the regional talent pool.
• Contract position transitioned to staff position with La Petite Academy
EDUCATION
AURORA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
Aurora, Illinois
STATE OF INDIANA
State of Indiana – HR Generalist Modules
30+ Units
2009-present
PHR Certification
2001 – 2009
Indiana University
HR Practices Certificate
2009
DePaul University
Human Resources Management
Certificate
2006
PANERA BREAD
Regional Recruiter (contract assignment) 2003-2005
Richmond Heights, MO
Managed the recruitment process of Panera Bread for 5 states. Implemented
staffing plan for store openings in new markets. Sourced candidates using various
media, cold calling, career fairs, referral and creative recruitment programs designed
for each specific market. Responsible for P&L management for recruitment
initiatives for assigned market.
AMERIKING (FRANCHISE OF BURGER KING RESTAURANTS)
Human Resources Generalist 2001-2003
Chicago, IL
Delivered professional HR support in the areas of benefit administration,
compensation, HRIS reporting and employee relations. Coordinated FML, WC, STD
and Persona leaves and interpreted company policies for all employees. Later,
provided recruitment support for approximately 100 restaurants in 5 states:
Selected Accomplishments
• Selected to implement new management selection system for Western
Division District Management team
• Received VP Recognition award - September 2002 for implementation of
new EAP program and Benefit Blast communication tool
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING
Human Resources Generalist 1999- 2001
Elk Grove Village, IL
Provided generalist support to Major Accounts BU. Evaluated non- benchmarked
job descriptions, participated in various compensation surveys and provided
employee relations, benefit, training support. Lead generalist assigned to run metric
standard and ad hoc business required reports via ADP HRIS.
Selected Accomplishments
• Created quarterly metric assessment tool for analysis of recruitment,
turnover, benefit participation, compensation, training completion,
employee relations, etc. Distributed to senior management.
• Office location piloted STARS automated performance assessment system
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3. implementation. Responsible for training managers, trouble shooting
system errors and communicating progress and execution to completion.
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