Whitney Butler

Experience

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  American Financial Group

  Jan 2008 - now

  Human Resources Business Partner

  -Participates in providing human resources consultation and support to designated business and functional units. -Partners with leadership and employees in identifying, sourcing and implementing activities or programs aimed at improving employee engagement and morale.-Assists leadership on issues, including the implications on staff of business actions, staff development and training needs, leadership practices, etc-Establishes and maintains an employee advocate and trusted advisor status among employees and leadership. -Assists in the development and administration of policies, procedures and human resources programs. -Addresses employee issues and concerns. Participates in responses to employment-related charges, claims or investigations.-Ensures compliance with company values, company policies and government regulations through communicating, counseling employees and leadership, auditing / observing behaviors, and making decisions grounded in established guidelines.-Participates in driving and monitoring the effectiveness of performance management and goal setting initiatives.-Encourages leadership to increase performance differentiation.-Participates in identifying areas for development and supports leadership in developing action plans for talent management.-Assists in the coordination of training opportunities. -Participates in succession planning.-Builds detailed knowledge of employment law and various human resources functions, including benefits administration, employee relations, leaves of absence, pay administration, performance management, staffing / recruitment and training to provide tactical support to line managers.-Develops working knowledge of existing and new human resource programs, including Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations and Learning & Development programs.-Services as a liaison between the business and other human resources functions. Show less