Barbara Holthaus, MSHRL

HR Specialist at G*S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.

ab9yhd@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

When I think of HR I think of the following statement which I believe is well put:

“The best HR people are kind of a hybrid: one part pastor, who hears all sins and complaints without

recrimination, and one part parent, who loves and nurtures but gives it to you fast and straight when you’re off

track…

…The best (HR people) have stature beyond their rank and title. They know the business it’s every detail.

They understand the tensions between marketing and manufacturing, or between two executives who once went

after the same job. They see the hidden hierarchy in people’s minds the invisible organizational chart of

political connections that exists in every company. They know the players and the history.

Along with stature, pastor parent types have got integrity oozing out of them. That integrity comes from

unrelenting candor and trustworthiness…”

- Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric, from the book Winning by Jack and Suzy

Welch

Experience

HR Specialist at G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.

July 2008 - August 2013 (5 years 2 months)

Recruiting, applicant flow, the hiring/termination process, personnel records, benefits compensation

administration. Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, state licensing, unemployment claims, and AAP. Handling

ECH complaints concerning discrimination, sexual harassment, and workplace harassment and providing

investigative assistance. Backup Trainer for classes security related and AHA for new hires/incumbents

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Online Web Access Outlook, Labor Scheduling, ADP,

People Soft, Lotus Notes, Talentlink

Microsoft Word 2007, Excel, PowerPoint,

Previous Job: Area Supervisor & Trainer- Conduct daily site inspections on officers throughout the State of

Kentucky and Indiana. Ensures comprehensive training of staff and employee compliance to organization's

policies and practices. Develops, implements, and administers methods and procedures for monitoring work

activities of staff in order to inform management of current status or work activities. Prepares written daily

reports, weekly schedules, and daily coverage’s. Work various shifts, Sustain self supervision. Reports to the

Operation Manager of Local Office

Clerical Corrections Officer at Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC)

January 2000 - January 2005 (5 years 1 month)

Supervision of different level offenders

Security and Safety of staff / offenders

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Clerical duties consisting of multi phone lines, offender request, educational files, requesting information on

offenders, and scheduling offenders for assignments

Payroll entry for offenders daily

Supply orders weekly, Procurements

Firearm qualification .38 caliber, shot gun 12 gauge, mini 14 rifle

First aid and CPR certified,Self defense,State computer skills TOMIS

Custom Protection Officer / SGT at Wackenhut

January 1998 - January 1999 (1 year 1 month)

Transferred from Louisiana Allen Correctional State prison to Custom Protection Officer for Wackenhut,

Supervision of a Outlet mall

Supervision of different level offenders

Security and Safety of staff / offenders

Hospital Trip Officer

Directed traffic, Police reports such as theft, robbery, accident and incident on property, Foot/Bike patrol,

Trained temporary officers for seasonal use on traffic

Respond to theft/robbery calls with all major department stores

Weapons qualification .357 caliber, shotgun 12 gauge, M-14 Rifle

Self Defense, First aid and CPR certified

Honors and Awards

Cum Laude

Sullivan University

December 2012

Veterans Employer Award in the Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions Area

Tom Pauken

August 2012

G4S Secure Solutions are devoted to supply high quality security services in the security industry. Senior

Human Resource personnel Barbara Holthaus say they have always made hiring veterans primary to their

labor force. The Texas Veterans Leadership Program has built an exceptional partnership with G4S Secure

Solutions for now and future employment of our Veterans. G4S Secure Solutions has worked assiduously in

obtaining many certifications for veterans. They are fervent about training and spend time with veterans so

that both the company and the veterans obtain excellent results. G4S Secure Solutions has been in partnership

with the Workforce Solutions Centers and the Texas Workforce Commission for many years by holding

hiring events in various centers which are geared to hiring veterans.

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Education

Sullivan University

Masters, Human Resource Leadership, 2010 - 2012

Activities and Societies: Sullivan University Alumni

Sullivan University

BS, Human Resource Leadership, 2007 - 2010

Oakdale Technical College

Diploma, Security Corrections, 1997 - 1998

Certifications

OSHA General Industry Safety and Health

OSHA License 26-701****** August 2011

Heartsaver Instructor

American Heart Association October 2008 to October 2014

Skills & Expertise

Background Checks

Benefits Administration

HRIS

Employee Relations

Interviewing

Recruiting

Payroll Administration

Workers Compensation

FMLA

ERISA

Conflict Resolution

AHA Instructor

PeopleSoft

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Office

Team Building

Team Leadership

Training & Development

Payroll

Deferred Compensation

Human Resources

Management

New Hire Orientations

Employee Benefits

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Employee Training

Process Scheduler

Onboarding

ADP Payroll

Applicant Tracking Systems

Training

Hiring

Outlook

Interviews

Personnel Management

Workforce Planning

Labor Relations

College Recruiting

Job Fairs

Job Descriptions

Taleo

HR Policies

Succession Planning

Employee Engagement

Talent Management

Performance Appraisal

Temporary Staffing

Talent Acquisition

Affirmative Action

HR Consulting

EEOC

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Barbara Holthaus, MSHRL

HR Specialist at G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.

ab9yhd@r.postjobfree.com

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