J. Parker Pogue **** Manor Village Way #*** Raleigh, NC 27612
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********@*****.*** . Cellular 919-***-****
Human Resources Professional
Summary
Human resources specialist with more than 4 years of experience in a
supportive role. Background includes all aspects of human resources with
sole responsibility for staffing, recruitment, and retention. Proven record
of success increasing efficiency, employee incentive programs, and new hire
orientations. Experienced in writing policies and procedures, and
consolidating operations after reorganization.
Experience
Sears Home Services, Raleigh, NC 2008 to Present
District Human Resources Administrator
Managed all human resources administrative functions for the Raleigh
district. Responsible for 10 units in 6 states and over 100 associates.
Reported directly to the Area HR Manager and the Director of Operations for
the district. Support includes payroll and benefit administration,
recruiting, conflict resolution, assistance with performance management,
and general HR counsel.
Participated in two national projects within the organization. New national
on boarding system to streamline the hiring process and new payroll system
trainer for multiple the business units.
. Administered HR policy and procedure. Answered all associate
questions and resolved routine problems. Maintained and administered
changes to associate information utilizing appropriate systems.
Maintained records required by State and Federal employment laws and
Sears policy.
. Enhanced recruiting efforts by attending internal/external recruiting
functions, coordinating all pre-employment screening, applicant
interviews, setting up drug screening and background checks, conducting
on boarding process for all new associates. Exceptional associate
retention rate and recruitment and time to fill average of 19 days.
. Monitored and updated ISO preventative and corrective actions as
required. Worked to achieve all company and district metrics. Knowledge
of all relevant employment legislation such as FMLA, EPA, OSHA, EEO/AAP,
ADA etc.
. HRIS Systems, PeopleSoft, Brass Ring certified, Multi level payroll
systems.
PMG Management Group/Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Hollywood, FL 2004 to
2007
Human Resources Coordinator
Evaluated personnel, conducted training programs, and established wage
incentives. Facilitated all training programs and department meetings.
Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained personnel. Posted job openings
and extracted resumes from the Internet.
. Accomplished a 90% job placement success rate
. Administered disciplinary and personnel actions for a 75 person staff
. Prepared performance evaluations, processed pay related actions,
managed personnel, and coordinated and implemented personnel programs
. Designed, composed, and implemented Employee Handbook, Human Resource
Policies and Procedures Manual and forms
. Automated time card tabulations and payroll input using Time Savers
Program
HCR Manor Care, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2002 to 2004
Director of Activities/Intake Liaison
Coordinated all aspects of events including planning stages through
completion. Created, wrote and distributed a community newsletter to help
promote events, answer questions and respond to requests. Coordinated and
hosted social activities, media events, and team functions. Organized all
aspects of volunteer work for events.
. Acted as liaison between staff and marketing program with Director of
Marketing and Resident Coordinator.
. Developed customer base through prospecting and networking.
. Acted as residential counselor at large.
. Utilized leadership and authority in a consistent manner and in such
a way as to reinforce the residential philosophy and program.
Education
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 2001
B.A., Sociology/Psychology, Minor: Interpersonal Communications
GPA: 3.0. Major concentration in Sociology with emphasis on Psychology.
Skills Summary
. Embraced EEO/AAP, FMLA, EPA, OSHA, ADA
. Acquainted with Employee and Union Relations
. Performance Evaluation, Associate recognition programs, Pay for work
policy, and Policy line distribution.
. Skilled in multi level payroll processing including Kronos, Red
Prairie, and Timekeepers systems.
. Skilled in Taleo, Brass Ring, PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office
Applications; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook