Sonya J. Price
Falling Waters, WV 25419 ad1c7p@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Versatile and people-focused HR Manager with experience across multiple industries including Manufacturing, Retail and Staffing. Strong focus on employee engagement and recruiting strategy. Passion for supporting employee growth and development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saint-Gobain
Human Resource Generalist, October 2022 – Present
Work with site to improve culture; focus on trust, collaboration, training, and community involvement.
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of HR and Benefits programs at the Hagerstown plant.
Responsible for plant Recruitment activities and Retention. Focus on improving hire process and caliber of talent.
Manage onboarding process for new hires. This includes the creation and maintenance of personnel files as well as assisting with payroll.
Recruitment and Retention
Schedule & conduct interviews, provide applicants with a plant tour to explain manufacturing process and typical work requirements for the positions.
Conduct Weekly staffing review with Plant Superintendent and Warehouse Manager, along the side of Union officals.
Conduct New Hire Orientation – both salaried & hourly employees.
Complete all new hire paperwork HR, Safety Training, and Quality
Royce Too
Human Resource Manager, May 2021 – October 2022
High performing team player, over seeing up to 80 employees in WV and NC in the HR functions
Facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental supervisors to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
Serves as a point of contact and manages vendor relations with staffing agencies.
Implements, conducts, and maintains new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. Conducts new hire orientation: company policies and procedures, employee benefits, time keeping system, etc.
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the VP of Distribution with support from the HR Director.
Assist HR Director with preparation of yearly performance appraisals, employee engagement survey, safety training, and other employee relations activities and training programs.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, along with company policies and procedures; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Weekly hourly payroll enters, approve, and submit
First Data, December 2014 – May 2020
Talent Acquisition Manager, July 2016 – May 2020
Remotely developed high-performing recruiting team of recruiters and senior recruiters in five states as well as International
Built synergetic relationships with all HR Managers / Operations Managers to properly understand and source needs
Weekly action plan reporting to Senior VP’s
Responsible for Advertising and Coordinating Job Fairs across five Call Centers
Onboarding all new hires, including I9’s and all onboarding documents.
Cross-team collaboration to root cause attrition
High level of engagement with community outreach programs building brand recognition within our community
Recruiter, December 2014- July 2016
Ability to influence leaders at all levels when making placement recommendations
Partners well with recruiters across the organization to ensure an efficient and effective process on candidate sourcing
Responsible for managing monthly forecasts to determine specific hiring needs for each line of business
Understanding of the internal and external factors which can impact ability to attract and retain strong talent and responsible for designing strategies that will combat identified risks
Conduct interviews, assessments, placement decisions, negotiates offers and can effectively close candidates
Lead task forces and talent networking events to promote internal mobility.
Macy’s Logistics and Operations
HR Generalist, September 2013-July 2014
Provide full-service support for multi-shift HR organization for Macy’s largest fulfillment operation
Non-peak associate population 1200 flexing up to 3500 associates for Peak season; management population of 50
Manage employee relations issues at the first level for research and resolution
Provide full-service staffing management for the department
Coordinate and conduct mass associate interviewing
Lead Learning and Development functions related to new hire processing
Coordinate new hire employee orientations
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Staffmark Staffing Services
On-Site Performance Manager, November 2006 – 2013
Participated in recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions
Scheduled interviews, coordinated temporary staffing for the clients
Served as the point of contact for all employee relations matters and provided guidance to associates
Coordinated and monitored leaves of absences in designated markets in the division
Ensured compliance and consistency of company policies, procedures and best practices
Adecco Employment Services
Branch Manager, April 2000 – November 2006
Managed up to 3 Adecco employees and supervise 150 on-site associates
Placed over 300+ calls per week to recruit new associates and maintain relationships
Interviewed and assessed needs and abilities of all job seekers while providing career counseling to Adecco associates
Marketed services to acquire new business and matched qualified candidates with companies
Davis Companies, Inc.
Account Manager, May 1999 –April 2000
Assisted customers with account information requests via the telephone
Conducted detailed interviews with applicants, and verified employment history
Performed employee orientations for benefits, policies, and procedures.
EDUCATION
Hagerstown Community College, Supervisor Training I - 2005
SKILLS, PROFESIONAL TRAINING
Employment Law
Sexual Harassment Training
Workers Compensation and Unemployment Guidelines
Experience in Assurant Background Screening, ADP Tax Credit Reporting,
I-9 Verifications
Proficient with the use of Taleo, Kenexa and Employee Self Service programs (PeopleSoft, PeopleN