Human Resources Resource

Stephanie L. Rooks, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP

770-***-**** ********@*****.*** 2699 Oak Grove Church Rd, Carrollton, GA 30117

Forward-thinking Human Resources Executive

Brings over 20 years of success in HR management, payroll and benefits administration, and employee relations. Holds an MBA complemented by ongoing professional development. Energetic, hands-on leader with exceptional skills in consulting and communications to foster positive and productive relationships across all organizational levels. Utilizes an analytical, proactive, and strategic approach to overseeing employment functions, training and development, and financial and budget management while redesigning business process to promote continuous improvement.

Professional Experience

Human Resources Manager - City of Villa Rica, Georgia - 2014 to present

Brought on board to oversee the planning, organization, and management of the City of Villa Rica’s Human Resources Program in accordance with HR best practices and regulations aligned with city objectives and program goals.

Preside over the development and coordination of HR programs, directing effective employment practices, employee benefits and compensation, pay plans, insurance, and workers compensation.

Perform detailed analysis of policies and procedures while revamping and administering policies to optimize day-to-day program operations.

Lead talent acquisition and management through selecting and recruiting experienced personnel, maintaining accurate employee records, and working to enhance staff development.

Human Resources Management - University of West Georgia - 1999 to 2013

Initially recruited as an Assistant Director of Human Resources and earned a series of promotions, culminating in the position of Human Resources Director and Special Project Coordinator.

Human Resources Director - 2002 to 2012

Played an integral role as the Chief Human Resources Officer in executing the institution’s strategic vision by blending thought leadership and tactical planning and administration of HR functions.

Built a consultative partnership with all levels of management to provide technical guidance on employee relations, grievance and conflict resolution, training and development, and policy development.

Responsible for payroll, benefits, and compensation administration for 1300 full-time, benefits-eligible staff and faculty members in addition to 800 temporary employees.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate and enhance human resource programs and services while complying with federal, state, and policy requirements.

Special Project Coordinator - 2013

Selected as Project Lead to roll out a PeopleAdmin talent management software upgrade and document imaging project for the Human Resources Department.

Consistently met project objectives and deadlines by documenting organizational processes and outlining schedules.

Interim Human Resources Director - 2001 to 2002

Assistant Human Resources Director/Payroll - 1999 to 2001

Personnel & Payroll Manager - University System of Georgia - 1998 to 1999

Managed processes, people management, data entry management, reporting, compensation and wage structures, benefits administration, worker compensation, and employment law.

Human Resource Specialist - Carroll Technical Institute, Carrollton, Georgia - 1994 to 1998

Recruited, screened, interviewed, and placed workers. Handled other human resources duties, including those related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training.

Stephanie L. Rooks, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP

770-***-**** ********@*****.*** 2699 Oak Grove Church Rd, Carrollton, GA 30117

Areas of Expertise

Human Resources Management

Operations/Project Management

Employee Relations/Engagement

HR Policies/Procedures

Business Administration

Lean Six Sigma Principles

Interviewing/Recruitment

Performance Development

Process Improvements

Budgeting/Financial Analysis

Communication/Facilitation

ADP, PeopleSoft & Choice Payroll

Highlights of Accomplishments

Consistently strengthened both employee and operational development by delivering performance management training, leading administrative upgrades, and facilitating a new salary structure to institute competitive, market-based compensation and bring pay parity within departments and job titles.

Strengthened personnel management and employee payroll operations by streamlining processes, integrating Electronic Funds Transfer of Credit Union Deposits, and executing effective personnel and payroll policies.

Drove organizational change as well as performance and process improvements through implementing ADP payroll, PeopleSoft HRMS, and PeopleAdmin, Choice Payroll and CivicHR Applicant Tracking Solution.

Provided thought leadership through the introduction and implementation of comprehensive employee benefit programs and enhanced benefit contributions of leading edge Short Term Disability, Long Term Care, and Vision coverage for the University of West Georgia and implementing a Flexible Spending Program at the City of Villa Rica.

Recognized for expertise in Human Resources management, serving on numerous local and state-wide committees charged with developing and refining policies regarding employee onboarding, orientation, and recognition.

Education & Training

Master of Business Administration, University of West Georgia

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Professional in Human Resources (PHR Certification)

ADP Benefits Training

PeopleSoft Assistant Trainer

Safety Coordinator Training Modules 1-3

Title IX Investigator Training

Campus Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Training and Certification Course

Leadership for Women in Higher Education

Lean Six-Sigma for Higher Education - Green Belt

College Business Management Institute - UK & SACUBO

Professional Human Resource Management Certification Course - UWG/SHRM

Intermediate Governmental Accounting & Fundamentals of Governmental Accounting

Professional Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management

Georgia Local Government Personnel Association

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