Rawleigh Richardson, PHR, SHRM-CP

Louisville, KY 40218 Cellular 502-***-****

ac0dsi@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/rawleighrichardsonsr/

SUMMARY

Dedicated SHRM-CP and PHR certified HR professional with strong grasp of employment laws, compliance issues and benefits plans. Successfully introduces process improvements and staff-development initiatives to drive corporate goal attainment with over 10 years of HR experience. Understanding Sr. Employee Relations Specialist adept at managing a wide range of employee relations issues. Expertise in problem solving and mediation. Forward-thinking HR Generalist that is highly effective at adapting to evolving market plans and the needs associated with company expansion. Conducts interviews and performs all recruiting functions in a professional manner.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Recruitment/staffing

Benefits administration

Employee coaching

Performance management systems

Payroll administrator

Unemployment laws

Records maintenance

Training programs development

Change management

Statistical reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Multi-Site Human Resource Generalist/ Business Partner

AEL-SPAN, Louisville, KY 02/2016 to Present

Manage the day to day HR operation of the 50,000-square-foot facility on Robards Lane (11 Team members) in Louisville, KY and an 81,000 square feet facility on Grade Lane (32 Team Members) in Louisville, KY that include but not limited to recruiting, staffing agency management, permanent hire, employee relation, and separation of team members.

Represent Human Resources as a “single point of contact” for staff and leaders; providing HR support and proactive advice and consultation

Ensures that daily administration of compensation programs is in compliance with current employment law and processes; processes compensation data, i.e., pay rates, process administration payroll, and manages leave program (time and attendance) to ensure correct compensation equivalencies using Attendance on Demand (AOD) and Excel.

Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity

Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering policies and helping resolve work-related problems.

Responsible for multi-site recruitment that include but is not limited to maintaining our Applicant Tracking Tool (JAZZ) by creating requisitions for approval and manage jobs, disposition candidates thru the standard workflow and hire candidates to be push added to HRIS (ADP).

Coach and support leadership team on employee relation issues such as performance management, discipline and /or termination in compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Suggest and implement ways in which to improve High Employee Engagement and assist management with constructive criticism activities.

Partner with Regional Operation Manager and Risk Management on Workplace Safety issues.

Schedule appointments for random/required drug screenings.

Oversee employment related regulatory matters, such as EEOC, DOL, I-9, WOTC, and UI.

Conducted salary survey research for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits and 401(k) retirement plans.

Program Facilitator

Clark County Youth Center, Jeffersonville, IN 02/2013 to Present

Facilitate a weekly support group for youth in Southern Indiana, coordinates services, and acts as a community representative of the Anger Management, Shoplifting Prevention, and Curriculum-Based Support Group (CBSG) program.

Provide crisis intervention to youth participants and provide community resources and appropriate referrals as needed.

Work with area community service agencies to provide a smooth flow of service to all families by working closely with other service providers involved with the client.

Complete all client records accurately and timely.

Assist Executive Director or Board of Director on additional duties as requested.

CPR and First Aid certified

Senior Human Resources Generalist/ Human Resources Consultant

Trimen Solution, LLC., Louisville, KY 10/2015 to 11/2015

Temporary contract assignment- Client Superior Maintenance Co., Inc. provides facility maintenance services-The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and contracts nationwide with over 1000 employees.

Coached Multi-site managers and team leaders in appropriate resolution of Employee Relations issues.

Administer FMLA and other Leaves of absence programs.

Received, answered, and processed unemployment claims in multiple states; prepare and participate in claim appeal hearings and filing up to the Commission level when appropriate.

Prepare Multi-State employee separation notices, related documentation and conduct exit interviews, when needed, to determine reasons behind separations.

Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions and ensuring policies, procedures, and reporting are complying.

Senior Human Resources Specialist-Employee Relations Management

Trover Solutions/ Equian, Louisville, KY 10/2014 to 09/2015

Worked on projects assigned by the Director of Human Resources to include annual salary comparison report, benefit enrollment reports, other projects as assigned

Partnered, consulted and contributed to department decisions and strategy and translate these strategies into tangible HR priorities and actions in multiple states.

Provides regular performance management guidance to the Multi-state supervisor and administrative management team to include coaching, counseling, career development, progressive discipline, HR policy and procedure interpretation.

Conduct investigations on policy violations including sexual harassment and discrimination and provide appropriate recommendation.

Provided written case summaries decisions and recommendations for employee dispute resolution.

Consult with organizational and outside counsel when necessary to ensure mitigation of legal risks and ensuring compliance

Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality always.

Conducted all exit interviews for voluntary terminations.

Developed innovative new-employee orientation programs, including safety training with the Training and Development team.

Processed unemployment claims and acted as the company representative at unemployment hearings.

SHRM Certification obtained and recognized: SHRM-CP and Member Spotlight in SHRM Magazine and website.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc, Louisville, KY 09/2013 to 10/2014

Schedule candidates’ interviews, supporting all North America offices for multiple recruiters.

Support corporate recruiters in the implementation of recruiting objectives and policies.

Perform sourcing activities such as candidate resume review and using LinkedIn.

Facilitated the criminal background check process with KROLL on candidates after offers have been accepted.

Maintain Applicant Tracking Tool (Taleo) by creating requisitions for approval and manage jobs, disposition candidates thru the standard workflow and hire candidates to be pushed into HRIS (PeopleSoft).

Submitted candidate offers and created/rescind offer letters for employment.

Conduct Pre-Boarding system processing in HireRight and Skill Survey

Human Resource Administrator Institutional (Human Resource Coordinator)

Commonwealth of Kentucky- Bingham Garden ICF-IID, Louisville, KY 06/2011 to 09/2013

Interprets, enforces and assist in developing personnel policies and procedures for the organizations.

Led training courses, ensure all training initiatives are documented in accordance with regulatory agency requirements, create and monitor feedback systems and conduct periodic training needs assessments.

Provide technical assistance to Department Heads and supervisors on progressive corrective action.

Review and evaluates requests for personnel and position actions and makes recommendations concerning such action, i.e. transfer, promotions, staffing audits, etc...

Benefits and federal laws administrator on Health and Life Insurance, Sick Leave Share, FMLA, W/C, etc...

HRCI Certification obtained: PHR

Workforce Development Specialist II

Commonwealth of Kentucky- Office of Employment and Training, Louisville, KY 03/2010 to 06/2011

Conducted interviews and assisted individuals in completing unemployment insurance claims and job registration procedures.

Provided information to individuals on WIA, Wagner Peyser, and Unemployment Insurance Programs and Services as well as services available at local-level through one-stop partner.

Interviewed job seekers to assess training, work experience and other job qualifications to determine appropriate employment and/ or training referral.

Promotes employment services programs through interaction with schools, civic groups, employers, community and other local, state and federal agencies.

Prepared documents and evidence through accessing unemployment insurance databases in prosecuting cases of fraud and misrepresentation.

Executive Team Leader-Human Resources (Human Resource Manager)

Target Store, Elizabethtown, KY 02/2006 to 02/2009

Recruited, trained, developed and supervised up to 1 Human Resource Specialists and 5 Clerical/ Fitting room attendants.

Acting assistant store manager of a staff of 175 team members during peak season that included loss prevention, salesfloor, cashiering, logistics, and food service.

Coached and counseled managers to apply policies consistently and fairly

Worked with the business to lead on the employee engagement survey for the unit and supports managers to identify and implement actions

Worked with the business to build a high-performance culture and coaches supervisors and leaders on strategies for nurturing their talent, development of their people and tackling team and individual performance issues. Worked with the department areas on talent identification, development and coaching and the end to end performance review process including the facilitation of levelling and succession planning.

Insured recognition of great performance is consistently supported and given to all team members, i.e. evaluation liaison, performance management consultant, succession planning, etc.

Executive Team Leader-Asset Protection (Loss Prevention Manager)

Target Store, Kentucky, Illinois, and Ohio 06/1989 to 02/2009

Recruited, trained, developed, and supervised up to 4 Loss Prevention Specialists and 5 Door Attendants.

Acting Manager on Duty on a rotating basis by responding to customer (guest) and team concerns, opening and closing the store and insuring all Target property and personnel were secure.

Monitor and manage District’s Target Program and weekly exception reporting to improve the store inventory results.

Train Store teams on policy, procedure and compliance to include: Cash Management, Checkpoint Compliance, Physical Security, Safety, and Robbery Prevention.

Conducted in store surveillances using the store’s CCTV system to identify internal issues, safety concerns, fines, lost sales, etc.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Loss Prevention Associate 10/2012 to 04/2013

Burlington Coat Factory, Louisville, KY

Adjunct Professor 04/2010 to 10/2015

ITT Technical Institute, Louisville, KY (Professional Development) 04/2010-02/2012

University of Phoenix, Louisville, KY (Human Resource Management) 09/2010-10/2015

HRM/300 - FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: 04/02/2014

MGT/431 Human Resource Management completed 09/02/10 to 09/30/10

EDUCATION

M.A., Human Resource Management (w/Honors) 12/2009

Webster University, St. Louis, MO

B.S., Police Administration 05/1992

B.S., Correctional Administration

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

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