ADRIAN CARR
713-***-**** Mobile
Richmond, Texas 77469
adrian.carr0739@ymai 832-***-**** Home
OBJECTIVE
Focused, intellectual HR professional seeking a challenging position in
an environment conducive to the full utilization of hands-on experience and
creativity with room for growth and further professional development.
EMPLOYMENT
Warwick Construction, Inc. - General Contractor specializing in commercial
construction Houston, TX - (03/08 - 12/13) - Human Resources
Manager
* Independently manage Human Resources services for 80+ office and field
employees
* Lead recruitment efforts (i.e. sourcing, networking, pre-employment
background screening, interviewing) including compensation and
relocation packages
* Facilitate on-boarding process, orientation, customized training, new
hire paperwork, E-Verify & I-9 Verification
* Transmit weekly payroll (ADP) and respond to various quarterly reports
by state for 80+ employees (process wage garnishments, personnel
changes, merit increases, bonuses, employment verification, promotions
and terminations)
* Manage Healthcare Benefits (including open enrollment, COBRA, 401K
Retirement Services) through carrier portals and websites (i.e. HR
Connection, BCBS, American General) as well as the Yacht, and
Commercial Property Insurance (GL, Auto, Umbrella, Worker's Comp)
Renewal
* Counsel, advise, respond, and provide resolution to managers and staff
regarding employee relations, disciplinary actions and issues such as
but not limited to FMLA, OSHA 300 Logs, and Unemployment / Worker's
Compensation Claims
* Partner with management on initiatives such as succession planning,
organizational development, performance evaluations, and retention
* Implement and update policies and procedures in handbooks and manuals
* Create and Plan Corporate Events such as the Company Picnic, Christmas
Party, Breast Cancer Awareness Walk / Run, Thanksgiving Luncheon, and
Fun Friday's
* Consistently provide exceptional customer service with responsiveness,
follow-up and follow-through in a positive, upbeat manner that exceeds
expectations
Allied Waste National Accounts - Recycle and solid waste management company
Houston, TX - (11/05 - 03/08) - Human Resources / Buyer - Implementation
Coordinator / CSR
* Provided HR support to management staff and employees by being the
first point of contact and liaison for benefits and payroll questions
/ requests
* Implemented task teams to automate processes and promote
interdepartmental cross-training efforts to increase efficiency and
overall client satisfaction
* Maintained employee personnel files, accurate payroll spreadsheets
and reports
* Processed bi-weekly payroll for 187+ employees using HRIS and ADP E-
Time Payroll systems
* Pre-screened candidates (background checks) and setup interviews
* Facilitated training programs and orientation for new hires
* Worked closely with HR Manager and staffing agencies to fill
recruiting needs
* Incorporated Employee Appreciation Days and monthly Birthday
Celebrations to increase employee morale
* Setup vendor accounts using CMS database system, documented account
updates and consistently achieved budget goals
* Negotiated pricing with third party haulers and converted third party
business to Allied Waste generating more revenue
Saks Incorporated - Retail Clothing Company
Houston, TX / Tucson, AZ / Monroe, LA -
(11/96 - 02/05) - Assistant General Manager of Merchandising / Department
Manager / Selling Specialist / Human Resources
* Partnered with the General Manager and managed the overall operations
and profitability of a $10M store
* Increased profits in the men's department by 13% in 2001
* Top ten new accounts producer storewide in 1998, 1999, and 2000
* Developed a strategic operating plan to increase sales and improve
gross margin results by researching business trends and utilizing
untapped resources
* Supervised and maintained department coverage and budget for 45+
employees and recruited and developed management staff
* Implemented and executed major merchandising intensification by
negotiating optimal assortment mixes with buyers and corporate
executives
* Successfully created and maintained visual presentations resulting in
repeat business and increased sales
* Created and promoted a professional, positive, healthy work
environment through team building and recognition programs
EDUCATION Attended University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA.
SKILLS ADP Pay Expert Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word HRIS / CMS
Payroll Event Planner