Amanda Tatem
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ******* ******
City: Summerville
State: SC
Zip: 29485
Country: USA
Phone: 301-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $65,000
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Amanda B. Tatem
105 Pacolet Street
Summerville, SC 29485
*********@********.***
Twenty years of comprehensive HR experience in diverse environments, from corporate headquarters to 24/7 field technical operations with hourly workforce. Track record of applying HR administration, analytics, communication skills, and project management abilities in alignment with business strategies.
* Develop, Implement and Administer HR Policies & Programs in Field and Headquarters Locations
* Partner with Management to Deploy Key HR and Organizational Development Initiatives
* Investigate & Resolve Employee Relations Issues
* Job Classification & Compensation Administration
* Lead Training Programs & New Hire Orientation
* Absence Management and Benefits Administration
Flexible, Versatile, Innovative, Team Player, and Business Partner
Education:
B.A. Business Administration, The American University, 1982. Concentration in Personnel and Industrial Relations. Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Certifications:
Certified in Employee Relations Law by the Institute of Applied Management and Law
Training & Software:
Project Management, Business Acumen, Time Management, Managing Within the Law, Federal Medical Leave Act Compliance, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Oracle, PeopleFluent, SuccessFactors, SharePoint, E-Verify, Vendor-Specific Benefits Administration Software
April 2010 - Present
Intelsat
Washington, DC
Senior HR Services Representative
* Respond to diverse inquiries from 1,100 employee population;
* Specialize in Absence Management and Benefits administration, including short-term disability, qualified life events, Medicare eligibility, tuition assistance, and unemployment compensation;
* Support Staffing function as needed, including interview scheduling, background checks, offer letters, and maintaining recruitment reports in Excel.
June 2009 - March 2010
XO Communications Herndon, VA
Corporate Communications Specialist
* Wrote and published announcements regarding open enrollment, benefit plan design changes, diversity awareness, wellness programs, performance management process, merit and bonus pay program, and flexible work arrangements;
* Interacted daily with executives to review objectives and determine appropriate communications vehicles for impacting employee base;
* Developed communications strategies using 5-step project management approach;
* Drafted PowerPoint presentations for All Hands meetings to disseminate quarterly financial and operational results.
2003-2009 Stepped out of workforce to raise family
2000 - 2002
XO Communications
Reston, VA
Human Resources Administrator
* Led varied projects in this new corporation and performed responsibilities as "right hand" professional to the HR Director;
* Wrote and implemented comprehensive Policies & Procedures Manual and Employee Handbook;
* Developed and deployed performance appraisal system and incentive & recognition programs for upper level employees;
* Coordinated with vendor to design, test, and administer first All Employee Survey.
1986 - 1996
MCI Communications
Tampa, FL
Full-time and part-time roles in multiple geographic field and headquarters locations, including Manager, Compensation Specialist, Employee Relations Specialist, and Human Resources Generalist
* Interpreted corporate policies and practices, investigated and resolved employee relations issues including fraud, breach of confidentiality, and sexual harassment;
* Prepared and delivered presentations to all levels of employees on a variety of HR topics;
* Traveled extensively to coordinate open enrollment, roll-out new programs, deliver training, and resolve issues;
* Evaluated positions and recommended job classification & salary, and assigned to task force which revised corporate compensation structure;
* Administered employee surveys, evaluated results, reviewed with upper management, and recommended organizational development actions;
* Designed and implemented guidelines and programs for performance management, recognition, compensation, and teleworking;
* Revised Employee Handbooks and HR Policies and Procedures in conjunction with startup of MCIMetro.
1985 - 1986
Mantech Services
Arlington, VA
Personnel Administrator
Implemented and administered pay-for-performance system; Defined positions and recommended salaries to maintain internal and external equity; managed recruitment process from advertising to orientation; Administered benefits for business unit.
1982 - 1985
Charles E. Smith Companies
Arlington, VA
Personnel Specialist
Designed and presented first in-house management development seminars and training programs; Designed and administered performance appraisal system and company's first programs for job posting, educational assistance program, orientation, and corporate fitness; Wrote job descriptions, conducted job analysis, recruited, and implemented computerized Applicant Control System.