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Scholar Intern Human Resources and Labor Relations

Vanderbilt University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational research university in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the South. The Commodore hoped that his gift and the greater work of the university would help to heal the sectional wounds inflicted by the Civil War.

Executive human resources leader and employee experience/human capital strategist with extensive background working in and managing teams across a wide array of functional areas with an eclectic mix of dynamic organizations including Fortune 500 companies, international not-for-profit organizations, major market media outlets, and institutions of higher education and research among others; specialties include: - Organizational and Functional Strategy Development and Implementation - Employee/Labor Relations & Engagement - Project/Program Management - People Data, Human Capital Informatics, & HR Analytics - Recruitment/Talent Fulfillment - Volunteer Management & Programs - Total Rewards (including compensation/classification, incentive plans, wellness, and employee benefits) - Training/Employee Learning (including instructional design) - Policy Development, Compliance, and Programs Management - HR Service Delivery Implementation and Operations - Diversity Programs & Workplace Culture (including recognition) - HR/Internal Communications (including social media messaging and HR brand identity) - Organizational Development & Effectiveness