Human Resources Training

ALIZA WASHINGTON, PHR-CA

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Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 ********@***.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Certified Human Resources Professional experienced in Recruitment & Staffing, Benefits,

Employee Relations, and Training – Demonstrated ability to work with all organizational levels and

diverse cultures – Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment – Accustomed to providing

HR services within an employee-oriented culture – Current knowledge of Employment and Labor

Laws

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Generalist April 2011 - present

Wacker Polysilicon North America – Global Chemical Manufacturer – Cleveland, Tennessee

Staffing for Plant Start-up: talent acquisition coordinator, participate in job/career fairs, monitor

candidate assessments, conduct interviews, collaborate with area technical colleges, utilize e-recruiting

system, evaluation and make recommendations to hiring managers, extend employment offers,

Policy Development: develop policies to align workforce and company

Job Descriptions: collaborate with hiring managers to develop and write accurate job descriptions

Positive Employee Relations: initiate programs to enhance employee morale, timely response to issues,

plan activities, conduct equitable investigations, recommend appropriate action

Training Role: develop and conduct behavioral interview training to managers and supervisors

Benefits Administration: describe benefit programs, conduct enrollment, respond to daily questions and

changes

Consultancy January 2010 – March

2011

Various Short-term Projects

Contingency Staffing: sourced, screened, interviewed and selected temporary staffing

Policy Review: reviewed, bench-marked, and recommended policy changes

Training: provided interview training and diversity awareness training

Certification Preparation: lead study-group preparing for HR Certification Exam

Employment Specialist September 1997 – December 2009

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. – World class Automobile Manufacturer – Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Manage Recruitment Process: full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions including

sourcing, screening, resume review, assessments, interviewing, selection, extending employment offers,

and on-boarding

Training and Awareness: educate managers concerning policy changes, policy training, and interview

training; lead organization-wide diversity awareness

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Management Support: partnered with managers to communicate information, policy changes, and new

programs to employees

Employee Investigations: investigated and documented issues and recommended action

Progressive Discipline: coached and supported managers in progressive discipline process

New Hire Orientation: developed, implemented, and coordinated extensive new-hire orientation process

Meeting Facilitation: facilitated meetings between managers and employee groups, conducted meetings

of supervisory groups, group meeting with employees

Benefit Administration: conducted initial benefits orientation and enrollment, processed day-to-day

benefit changes, responded to inquiries, participated in yearly open enrollment process

Positive Employee Relations: fostered high employee morals, employee involvement, and employee

satisfaction; monitored workforce force and remained proactive concerning issues; provided timely

feedback; maintained regular, open communication

Presentations: prepared and delivered oral and written presentations and communications to managers

and employees

Performance Evaluation: ensured timely and concise employee performance evaluations and facilitated

performance management

Manpower Management: coordinated internal placement process and tracked internal operations

manpower

Temporary Staffing: implemented and coordinated temporary staffing program

Co-op Program Administration: worked along with Universities and Colleges to target, attract, and

select co-op students

Special Projects: Plant expansion staffing, initiated 90-day temporary program, introduced 6-month

probationary period, developed and coordinated employee vehicle program, headed audit of I-9 forms for

every employee

Related functions: processed unemployment compensation claims and attended hearing representing the

best interest of the company, prepared yearly EEO report, planned company activities

HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Certified Professional in Human Resources (additional requirements met for California) PHR-CA

Certified Development Dimensions Targeted Selection System Administrator

Trained in Employee Civil Treatment for Managers

Trained in Peer Review Process

Trained in Union-avoidance

COMPUTER SKILLS EDUCATION

MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude

Microsoft Outlook Business Administration

PeopleSoft Stillman College

SAP Tuscaloosa, Alabama

CSS Hrizon (HRIS)

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