Human Resources Management

SHERRA POUNCY

*****A Castile Rd, Richmond, VA ***38 917-***-**** ************@*****.***

H U M A N R E S O U R C E S M A N A G E R /R E C R U I T M E N T D I R E C T O R

Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in employee

recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and

compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.

Demonstrated experience in, developing teambuilding programs, writing Human

Resources personnel manuals, Human Resources policies, job descriptions and management

reports.

HR Skills

HR Department Startup Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation & On-

Boarding

Employee Relations Employment Law Training & Development

Benefits Administration HR Program/Project Management Performance

Management

HRIS Technologies FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Organizational Development

Mediation & Advocacy HR Policies & Procedures

Professional Experience

B & A cHOICE sTAFFING Washington, DC

Human Resources Manager, 2010 to 2012

Lead the human resource function by implementing best practices and setting objectives

that provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture emphasizing empowerment,

quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and the recruitment and ongoing

development of a superior workforce.

Oversee performance management, development and training of a diverse, multi-cultural

workforce.

Partner with management to develop and communicate human resources policies,

procedures, programs and laws.

Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive

employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and

motivation.

Execute human resources strategies related to employee relations, retention, performance

management and organizational training and development.

Conduct thorough investigations to ensure appropriate resolution of all employee relations

issues.

Provide coaching and counseling to associates and managers as needed.

Processing of Deltek Payroll, Cognos HR reports, and Costpoint employee cards.

Responsible for Annual benefits renewals and comparison of rate increases.

Send out monthly performance appraisal appointments to mangers and employee’s.

Serves as a liaison for management team and employees on employee relations issues that

affect performance and business relationships

Established relationships with department managers to develop and implement Talent

Acquisition initiatives to achieve departmental growth successfully.

B & A Choice Staffing Washington, DC

Human Resources Generalist, 2004 to 2010

Responsible for working with corporate management to develop and administer human resources

policies and procedures, and services, including legal compliance, employee benefits, employee

relations, employment practices and procedures.

Oversee the employee benefits program, including medical, dental, life insurance, disability

insurance, and 401k program.

Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for 100+ employees. Provide guidance and direction to

employees regarding leave balance, Health and Dental deductions, tax withholdings, and 401K

contributions.

Developed Human Resources manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, sexual

harassment, benefits administration, recruiting, code of conduct, FMLA policy and workers

compensation.

Serves as a liaison for management team and employees on employee relations issues that affect

performance and business relationships

Established relationships with department managers to develop and implement Talent Acquisition

initiatives to achieve departmental growth successfully.

In charge of full recruiting life cycle: posting positions, search & screen candidates conduct

interviews, reference checks and prepare offer letters.

Prepared monthly recruiting status reports to Vice President of Human Resources, and would gather,

prepare, and maintain Affirmative Action Backlog Data.

Served as a point of contact with outside training vendors and centers and updated Training files and

resource library. Proactively investigated new training opportunities, coordinate in-house training and

research additional informal training options.

Professional Experience (continued)

ISA, INC- Alexandria, VA

Human Resources Generalist 2000-2004

Strategically manage a variety of Human Resources programs and initiatives within a unionized and

non-unionized environment including but not limited to: employee training and development,

employee and labor relations, employee counseling, interpretation of policies, EEO and AAP, new

employee orientation, compensation, employee benefits, performance management, and

organizational staffing needs.

Provide effective direction, guidance, consultation and problem resolution to management and

employees, including disciplinary actions, terminations, employee relations, equal employment

opportunity and affirmative action.

Implemented HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the company is in compliance with all

local, state, and federal laws.

Investigated workmen’s compensation, and sexual harassment cases to ensure company liabilities

are keep to a minimum.

Education & Certifications

Monroe College bACHELOR’S dEGREE Bronx, NY

Systems: Deltek Costpoint, Cognos Reporting systems, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint

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