Letha H. Jones
Aiken, SC ****1
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Human Resources Generalist
. Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in
employee recruitment and retention, staff development, employee
relations, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records
management, HR policies development and legal compliance, union and
non-union environments.
. Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing
teambuilding programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate
policies, job descriptions and management reports.
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AREAS OF STRENGTH
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Staff Recruitment & Retention Employee Relations
Orientation and On-Boarding
HR Department Startup Employment Law HRIS Technologies
FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Benefits Administration Training &
Development
HR Programs/Project Management HR Policies & Procedures
Organizational Development
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Georgia-Pacific Corporation
2008 - 2012
Multi-Plant Human Resources Generalist
. Worked with hiring managers and leadership team to provide continuous
improvement of the full-cycle talent selection process for positions
across all levels of the organization.
. Recruit, hire and retain the appropriate level of diverse talent and
maintain a pool of qualified candidates.
. Oversee selection processes, scheduling interviews, background
investigations and new hire orientations, benefit administration, and
initial introductions and corporate policy training of employees.
. Responsible for seasonal hiring events, job fairs, good faith efforts,
hiring partnerships, and community partnerships; coordinated special
employee events, recognitions and other employee celebrations,
domestic and international travel plans and manage executive
calendars.
. Oversee maintenance of employee records, benefits, safety & health
records, training files, and updating of employee payroll records.
. Developed varies training programs and conducted training related to
government compliance, union avoidance and diversity and inclusion,
respectful workplace, code of conduct, etc.
. Served as a contributing and flexible member of the Human Resource
Organization by assisting other team members in meeting workload demands
as needed.
. Experience with I-9 identification, E-Verify, Choice Point, HRIS, TALEO,
and other HRIS tools.
THE HOME DEPOT
2002 - 2008
Human Resource Generalist
. Built partnerships with leadership team, leading activities of
workforce planning, recruitment, new hire orientations and initial
training of company policies and procedures and code of conduct.
. Supervised and conducted on-going associate learning events and
curriculum compliance.
. Collaborated with leadership team and ensured appropriate development
of associates relative to product knowledge, customer satisfaction,
sales and available services.
. Provided assistance to managers and employees on HR compliance issues
including EEO, OSHA, AAP, and FMLA.
. Conducted training related to government compliance, union avoidance,
diversity and inclusion.
. Served as a contributing and flexible member of the Distract Human
Resource Organization by assisting other team members in meeting
workload demands as needed
EXCEL COMFORT SYSTEMS
2001 - 2002
Human Resource Generalist
. Provide leadership to management to help define talent needs, recruit,
hire and retain talent appropriate levels of talent.
. Assist with payroll administration, wage adjustment, personnel actions
and other employee needs.
. Coached, counseled, mentored and supported leaders, managers and
individual contributors on establishing and maintaining a high degree of
associate engagement by driving appropriate mindsets and behaviors.
. Support the company environmental health and safety management program
and workers' compensation program.
. Assist in planning and delivering strategic learning plans and programs,
performance management program; responsible for employee event planning,
meetings, travel arrangements, calendar.
. Led culture change by translating desired culture into specific employee
and managerial behaviors, challenging the status quo and championing the
culture transformation process.
. Ensured compliance with legal obligations, regulatory standards, and
labor relations practices.
. Assisted with the development and implementation of health and safety and
environmental programs.
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE SOUTH CAROLINA
1998 - 2001
Human Resource Generalist
. Integral part of start-up team responsible for the successful
recruitment, hiring, screening, relocation, orientation and placement of
team members for a state of the art tire manufacturing facility.
. Provide support to the leadership team on day to day associate relations
decisions regarding terminations, disciplinary matters, performance
improvement plans, and reductions in force, etc.
. Administrator and resident expert of the employee benefits program to
include life events, enrollment and eligibility, health and welfare
plans, work/life benefits, time-off benefits, leave of absence, COBRA,
claims and appeals, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.
. Developed and implemented human resource policies and procedures in a new
plant environment, to include performance management, compensation,
rewards and recognition, union avoidance, affirmative action, open door
policy, employee peer review committee, guidelines for punctuality and
attendance, dress code, internships, etc.
. Executed a talent review process that ensured that associates were
accurately assessed and received timely feedback following the
assessment.
. Developed performance review processes that ensured leaders developed and
followed through individual development plans with associates.
EDUCATION
BS Organizational Management
MS Human Resource Management
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL[pic]