SUMMARY

Certified HR Professional offering over 10 years’ experience in a full range of functions within human resources. Self-Starter, Highly Driven, Strategic Thinker, Articulate, and Detail Oriented.

SKILLS

WORK EXPERIENCE

AVIS BUDGET GROUP- Tulsa, OK

HR Services Specialist III, February 2022 – Current

Acting liaison and regional point of contact and escalation point as well as subject matter expert supporting the Southeast area of U.S.

Processes all job changes, comp changes, union assignments in HR system (Workday) as well as position management

Performs audits within region to ensure compliance of HR system (Workday) processes to include job changes, compensation changes, union assignments, hierarchical structure, and well as training compliance.

Troubleshoots and resolves more complex HR scenarios utilizing multiple channels such as email, phone, live chat, and case management system.

Run ad hoc/compliance reports

Actively contributes to delivering, maintaining, and improving HR Services, procedures, and processes to drive performance and achieve service level agreements.

HR Services Specialist II, September 2016 to February 2022

Answer escalated calls from Human Resource Business Partners and provide assistance with HRMS Workday, onboarding, payroll and benefit inquiries etc.

Administer onboarding, job changes, and offboarding processes for employees at the Budapest Service Center to include preparation of required contracts and other paperwork; administer required annual medical checkups for all employees in Hungary

Process benefit billing for employees in the U.S. on leave of absence

Administer global ABGU (Avis Budget Group University) training for Independent Operators/Licensees, and served as department Subject Matter Expert for Workday Learning platform.

Process new hires, job changes, personal information changes, and benefit enrollments for the Americas (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands) via Workday system.

Process incoming mail for U.S. to include, employment verifications and references, wage verifications, Medical Support Orders, etc.

WARREN EQUIPMENT COMPANY- Tulsa, OK

HR Generalist, November 2014 – November 2015

Performed recruitment activities of all positions in Tulsa area to include 2 Tulsa CAT locations and Poteau facility

Traveled to assigned company facilities to partner with managers and employees to provide Human Resources guidance.

Coached managers and supervisors in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, and performance evaluations.

Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues and assists in investigations when required.

Conducted weekly new hire orientation and provides ongoing legal compliance training

Coordinated pre-employment testing and administer random drug testing

MATHIS BROTHERS FURNITURE – Tulsa, OK

HR Generalist, October 2013- November 2014

Responsible for recruitment activities for all positions in 5 Tulsa area locations to include screening applicants, administering background screening and drug screening, and processing new hire information into the HRMS system

Conducted weekly new hire orientations, benefit open enrollment orientations, as well as quarterly management training

Advisory role on employee relations issues

Administered random drug testing

Reviewed employee time records and finalized and submitted Tulsa locations for payroll processing

Wellness Coordinator

VALMONT NEWMARK – Tulsa, OK

HR Generalist, April 2011- September 2013

Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 450+ employees.

Processed new hires to include preparing offer letter, administering pre- employment drug screening as well as background check.

Processed job changes, pay changes, as well as terminations

Conducted weekly new hire orientation

Posted jobs internally and externally utilizing applicant tracking software.

Tracked attendance points for shop employees and prepare disciplinary actions for attendance infractions per policy.

Administered monthly random drug testing

Administered company uniform program, service awards, as well as special recognition program

Administered FMLA, short-term disability, and other leave of absences.

Represented unemployment claims

AIRGAS MIDSOUTH, INC – Tulsa, OK

Recruiting Specialist, February 2006 – April 2011

Administered all aspects of recruitment for 14 plants in an eight-state region; Posted job ads both internally and externally, screened applicants, conducted interviews, administered skill assessments, conducted background checks, prepared letters of offer, and processed new hire paperwork.

Planned and participated in several job fairs to staff 3 new fill plants in the region

Conducted biweekly new employee orientation

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

PHR (Professional in Human Resources), 2009 to Current

SHRM - CP (Society of Human Resources Management - Certified Professional, 2016 to Current

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY – Stillwater, OK

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resources, 2000 graduate

TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Tulsa, OK

Associate in Applied Science (AA) in Accounting, 1997 graduate

Gina

Lawson

PHR-SHRM CP

918-***-****

ad4u9s@r.postjobfree.com

13413 S. 20th Ct.

Bixby, OK 74008

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Employee Relations

Recruitment and Onboarding

Training and Development

Payroll Administration

Leave Administration

Performance and Records Management

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