Tyron V. Harris
** **** **. **** ********, CT *6118
***********@***.***
Experience Summary
Multi-faceted human resource leader with experience managing a full
spectrum of HR processes, initiatives and projects in a fast-paced,
customer and metrics-driven environment. Successful in aligning business
objectives with people-focused, proactive human resource strategies.
Boasting communication, conflict resolution, project management, critical
thinking, coaching & influencing skills.
. Talent Management
. Talent Acquisition
. Employee Relations
. Leave Management
. Project Management
. Training & Development
. Retention
. Compliance
. Safety Culture
. Operations Management
. Workforce Planning
. HRIS Technologies
. Sales and Service
. Performance Management
. New Site Development
Professional Experience
Target - Executive Team Leader
August 2007 - Present
Human Resources Manager; South Windsor, CT
. Directed all HR processes in a $55M big-box retail store overseeing 300+
team members and supervisors
. Corporate Trainer for New England stores
. Successfully opened three new sites - Led recruitment, staffing and
training for over 300 new employees.
. Revitalized talent routines and succession planning with senior
management
. Campus Recruiting Liaison (CT & MA), Successfully hosted and facilitated
Internship Program
. Successfully resolved/investigated employee relation cases including
harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination allegations
. Facilitated benefits enrollment, performance review process, LOA's,
FMLA's and other leaves
. Executed and delegated administrative tasks, payroll, scheduling,
forecasting and requisitions using PeopleSoft and other HRIS's
. Ensured compliance of State and Federal regulations/programs/policies
. District-wide Human Resources Captain (Safety, Holiday Season,
Compliance, Assessment)
. Achieved top-ranking Employee Survey and Engagement Results
. Chosen by senior management to attend highly selective company-wide
LEADership Academy
. Received District Top Performer Award for 1ST Quarter '2010, 2nd Quarter
'2010 3rd Quarter '2010 4th Quarter '2010 1ST Quarter '2011 3rd 2011 and
4th Quarter '2011 Top Contributor
. I was Community Person of the year for 2009, 2010 and 2011
Elected East Hartford Board of Education Member; East Hartford, CT
August 2009 - Present
. Adopt sound policies to govern the operation of the school system.
. Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee
. Approval of the district's budget
. Providing for program development activities
. Overseeing the financial affairs of the district
. Adopting operating policies
. Assuring systematic review and evaluation of all phases of the school
program; and advocating on behalf of students and schools
The Hartford Financial Service Group Inc; Hartford, CT
June 2006 - August 2007
Human Resource Agent
. Manage employees paperwork and verify new hires I-9 information
. Leading a compliance culture that mitigates legal risk
. Developing positive interactions between workers, to ensure collated and
constructive enterprise productivity and development of a uniform
organizational culture.
. Manage employees paperwork and verify new hires I-9 information
. Assist Employees with paycheck and federal Withholdings inquires.
The New York Times Company; New York, NY
January 2006 - June 2006
Human Resources Intern
. Generated recruiting requisitions for open positions
. Enter new hire information into PeopleSoft
. Assisted in various national and special projects
. Search for candidates online at Monster, Hot Jobs, and NYTimes.com
. Reviewed resumes and schedule interviews for managers
. Creation of new hire packets
. Managed employee paperwork
. Conducted Benefits training classes
. Demonstrated knowledge of affirmative action principles and requirements,
and procedures in recruitment
Education & Professional Certifications
B.B.A - Management, Minor in Human Resources - Berkeley College, New
York, NY; June 2006
Masters Human Resource Management - Keller Graduate School of
Management, Naperville, IL
Train-the-Trainer Certified
Technical & Soft Skills
PeopleSoft
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Email - Outlook and Lotus Notes
Various HRIS's and payroll systems
. Internet/Social Media savvy for business purposes
. SharePoint
. Analyzing HR metrics against bottom line
. Strong oral, written, interpersonal skills
Community Involvement
. Member of the East Hartford Town Committee 5th district.
. Urban Hope Refuge COOLJC Board of Trustee's
. Urban Hope Refuge COOLJC Chief Finical Officer
. Treasure of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Beta Sigma Lambda Educational
Foundation Inc.
. Therapeutic Mentor