PAMELA J. MEADOWS

aco7p4@r.postjobfree.com

619-***-****

Objective

To act as a Strategic Business Partner and provide excellent Human

Resources service in accordance with company objectives and regulatory

compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

SPHR Certification - Currently working on

Qualifications

Coaching Counseling Benefits Management

Employee Relations Workers Compensation Compensation

Performance Management HRIS Administration Succession Planning

EEO Reporting Recruiting Training

Professional Experience

Lowe's Home Improvement May

2004-February 2015

Human Resources Manager,

Provide HR services for a 150+-employee workforce worldwide.

Responsibilities include recruitment & selection, employee relations,

implementation and coordination of policies and procedures, salary

administration, regulatory compliance.

. Employee Relations - Assist management staff regarding policy

interpretation, solution recommendation and suggested course of action.

Council, advise and/or review disciplinary actions to ensure

consistency. Review and/or write formal disciplinary actions such as

Performance Improvement Plans. Conduct investigations and respond to

Store Manager and Area Human Resources Manager. Use discretion in

handling sensitive matters by maximizing interpersonal, tact/diplomacy

and negotiation skills.

. Recruitment & Selection - Conduct all aspects of recruiting for company

including: managing requisition approval process, employment offers,

and recruitment files. Scheduling and conducting all candidate

interviews. Build and maintain recruiting resources. Partnered with

Store Manager to plan for succession staffing in key positions, through

talent identification and development.

. Compensation - Work with Store Manager on consistent implementation of

compensation and performance increases. Investigate and recommend

compensation for performance and new hires or promotions to ensure

consistency. Assist in the coordination and administration of

performance appraisal and merit review system.

. HRIS - Oversee internal HRIS support for corporate database. Establish

and maintain records. Designated Super User.

. Compliance - Ensure all processes and paperwork meet government

regulations and laws. Maintain accurate I9's and personnel files.

Exceeded company expectations on annual Human Resources Audits for 10

years. Administered all Worker's Compensation claims and files.

Facilitated good faith efforts to meet or exceed corporate affirmative

action goals, maintained accurate records of all efforts made. Tracked

unemployment compensation to ensure accuracy in reason for termination.

Performed tracking for training in safety and Hazmat, maintain DOT

compliance records.

. Payroll - Working through Kronos coordinated daily efforts of store

payroll, including scheduling, time off requests and payroll

corrections. Weekly created and ensured compliance with payroll

reports. Monitored attendance compliance and initiated all attendance

documentation.

. Training - Coordinate Lowe's Training Programs to ensure all store

employees are trained in company philosophy, policy, and procedure and

product knowledge. Provided orientation and training to new employees,

helping them to quickly adapt to Lowe's culture and policies.

Monitored safety training to ensure compliance with regulations.

Robinsons - May July 1999

- April 2003

Human Resources Manager

Provide HR services for a 100+ employee workforce Responsibilities include

hiring & firing, employee relations, strategic planning, coordination of

policies and procedures, wage and salary administration, payroll and

corporate initiatives and regulatory compliance.

. Hiring & Firing - Scheduled and conducted all interviews for available

positions, including: managing applicant flow process and records,

employment offers, new hire orientation, meeting EEO regulations and

data entry for all new hires and accurate paperwork. Ensure all

terminations meet company and anti-discrimination policies.

. Compliance - Ensure compliance with all affirmative action, anti-

discrimination and other federal/state/local laws and regulations.

Ensure accuracy in all paperwork, including I9's.

. Employee Relations - Assist managers and employees regarding policy

interpretation, solution recommendation and suggested course of action.

Council, advise and/or review disciplinary actions to ensure

consistency and adherence to company policy. Review and/or write

formal disciplinary actions including termination decision and

Performance Improvement Plans. Conduct investigations and all employee

concerns or issues. Use discretion in handling sensitive matters by

maximizing interpersonal, tact/diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Conduct and track exit interviews to assist in the analysis of turnover

data and advise Senior Management where appropriate.

. Compensation - Work with Corporate Compensation on job analysis and job

descriptions. Responsible for local compliance with salary guideline.

Investigate and recommend compensation adjustment, promotion, etc.

Administer salary adjustment programs. Manage the performance

appraisal/merit review process.

. HRIS - Oversee internal HRIS support for corporate database. Establish

and maintain records.

. Payroll - Oversee and coordinate daily efforts of local Business Unit

payroll, including unemployment claims and employment verification.

. Employee Engagement - Conducted all employee events, solicited feedback

from associates on engagement and job satisfaction, kept management

team apprised of all feedback.

Previous Experience

Robinsons-May

Area Sales Manager

Credit/Customer Service Manager

Additional Skills & Certifications

Brass Ring applicant system

Unicru

E-Verify

LexusNexus

First Advantage Premier

Kronos Time Card System 4.3

PeopleSoft 8.8

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