Employee Relations Human Resource

LaShawn wimberly

678-***-**** ************@*****.*** Stockbridge, GA 30281

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Employee Relations Recruiting Training & Development Compensation HR Law Payroll

Highly committed and relationship-driven human resource (HR) professional with demonstrated proficiency in employee relations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, training, compensation, payroll and HR laws. Demonstrated leadership skills applicable to senior-level position focused on Human Resource Strategy and integral organizational transformation. Inspire and motivate teams, and drive process improvements. Additional strengths include:

Team Development & Succession Planning Team Collaboration & Leadership Skills

Labor Relations & Grievance Avoidance Interpersonal Communication Abilities

Policy Interpretation & Administration Complex Reasoning & Problem Solving

Personnel Development & Mentoring Persuasive Negotiation & Influence

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Compliance Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation

Highlighted Skills & Achievements

Employee Relations: Achieved stellar results in Company relations by utilizing management coaching techniques and earning the confidence and trust of employees and management leadership. Improving the employee experience by utilized relationship building, influence and the promotion of open and improved dialogue between employees and management. Ensuring the implementation and practice of fair and progressive discipline resulting in a reduction of grievances filed by 35%.

Change Management: Integral in successfully positioning and readying Senior Leadership and staff in integration of ERP systems (Kronos and Oracle) providing guidance on changing roles and system impact on workflows and processes, relieving anxiety and apprehension around change. Maintained an environment of inclusion, communication and honesty with senior leadership and staff during implementation.

Process Improvement: Utilized RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed) modeling to streamline best practices and improving efficiency allowing for faster turnaround times and faster processing of all associated transactions in support of workforce and staffing plans. Integral in the creation of SOPs with clear accountability lines eliminating delays and providing instructions for management and staff around consistent and recurring transaction for Faculty and Staff.

Professional History

Select Specialty Hospital- Atlanta, GA

HR Manager – November 2004 – May 2018

Ensued HRIS system is updated timely. Utilized applicant tracking system in recruitment; on-boarded new hires and conducted new hire orientation and training; implemented reward strategies; employee relations issues

Managed and ran multiple locations with four hundred (400)+ employee population, performance management, employee relations, hiring, terminations, drug screens and background checks. Lead recruitment activities and increased staffing pool by 24%. Analyze data for Monthly and quarterly reports (i.e. talent acquisition, work force plans)

Partnered with Leadership team, and staff to provide advisory service in talent recruitment, FLSA compliance, policy implementation, compensation strategy, leadership development, benchmarking and process improvement allowing for the strategic integration of effective HR processes, programs and practices into their operations.

Provided guidance and support to Management on all employee relations issues; inclusive of conducting fact finding meetings, utilizing investigative techniques to ascertain course of action and recommendations for path forward

Coordinated and managed Worker' compensation claims, FMLA and LOA. Processed and participated in unemployment hearing – 98% cases won. Presented employee benefits plans and assisted staff

Managed employee grievance issues effectively and timely while ensuring appropriate execution of disciplinary actions in accordance with the Company Policies and Procedures

Patient Advocate by daily rounding on patients, consulting with families to ensure the patient has a good experience while in the hospital

Processed payroll bi-weekly and monitored hours daily to make corrections; ran reports and analyzed data. Managed and entered time and attendance points, entered and monitored PTO, sick, and bereavement

Maintained postings, files and procedures that are in compliance with federal and state status. Maintained and updates employee and agency files in compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA

Planned and managed employee appraisals, disciplinary actions, salary compensation and promotions

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Atlanta, GA

Donor Recruitment Manager/Donor Consultant - Apr 2002 – Mar 2004

Provided strategies to solicit companies for services, product donations and blood drives. Educated business on the importance of giving back to the community. Conducted public speaking and presentations on health. Maintained a department’s master calendar of blood drives.

Directly supervised 7 employees

Interviewed, hired and trained employees; plan, assign and direct work

Checked references, drivers records and drug testing

Appraisal performances; address complaints and resolve problems

Prior Experience: Telesec Staffing Services – HR Assistant (1994-1995); Nire Career Institute - Sr. Admin Assistant (1993-1994); Government Technology Services – HR Coordinator (1988-1993)

Education & Additional Information

Saint Leo University- BA, Human Resource Management, Morrow, GA

Saint Leo University – AS, Business Administration, Morrow, GA

Computer Skills: Proficient in Kronos, Oracle, Taleo, ICIMS, Microsoft Office Suite.

Affiliations: Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Atlanta Chapter

Received Payroll Certificate for effective processing

Board Member: Herzing University

Notary: Expire March 28, 2019

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