Sonya J. Price

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Falling Waters, WV 25419 ad1c7p@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Versatile and people-focused HR Manager with experience across multiple industries including Manufacturing, Retail and Staffing. Strong focus on employee engagement and recruiting strategy. Passion for supporting employee growth and development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saint-Gobain

Human Resource Generalist, October 2022 – Present

Work with site to improve culture; focus on trust, collaboration, training, and community involvement.

Responsible for assisting in the implementation of HR and Benefits programs at the Hagerstown plant.

Responsible for plant Recruitment activities and Retention. Focus on improving hire process and caliber of talent.

Manage onboarding process for new hires. This includes the creation and maintenance of personnel files as well as assisting with payroll.

Recruitment and Retention

Schedule & conduct interviews, provide applicants with a plant tour to explain manufacturing process and typical work requirements for the positions.

Conduct Weekly staffing review with Plant Superintendent and Warehouse Manager, along the side of Union officals.

Conduct New Hire Orientation – both salaried & hourly employees.

Complete all new hire paperwork HR, Safety Training, and Quality

Royce Too

Human Resource Manager, May 2021 – October 2022

High performing team player, over seeing up to 80 employees in WV and NC in the HR functions

Facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental supervisors to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

Serves as a point of contact and manages vendor relations with staffing agencies.

Implements, conducts, and maintains new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. Conducts new hire orientation: company policies and procedures, employee benefits, time keeping system, etc.

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.

Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the VP of Distribution with support from the HR Director.

Assist HR Director with preparation of yearly performance appraisals, employee engagement survey, safety training, and other employee relations activities and training programs.

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, along with company policies and procedures; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Weekly hourly payroll enters, approve, and submit

First Data, December 2014 – May 2020

Talent Acquisition Manager, July 2016 – May 2020

Remotely developed high-performing recruiting team of recruiters and senior recruiters in five states as well as International

Built synergetic relationships with all HR Managers / Operations Managers to properly understand and source needs

Weekly action plan reporting to Senior VP’s

Responsible for Advertising and Coordinating Job Fairs across five Call Centers

Onboarding all new hires, including I9’s and all onboarding documents.

Cross-team collaboration to root cause attrition

High level of engagement with community outreach programs building brand recognition within our community

Recruiter, December 2014- July 2016

Ability to influence leaders at all levels when making placement recommendations

Partners well with recruiters across the organization to ensure an efficient and effective process on candidate sourcing

Responsible for managing monthly forecasts to determine specific hiring needs for each line of business

Understanding of the internal and external factors which can impact ability to attract and retain strong talent and responsible for designing strategies that will combat identified risks

Conduct interviews, assessments, placement decisions, negotiates offers and can effectively close candidates

Lead task forces and talent networking events to promote internal mobility.

Macy’s Logistics and Operations

HR Generalist, September 2013-July 2014

Provide full-service support for multi-shift HR organization for Macy’s largest fulfillment operation

Non-peak associate population 1200 flexing up to 3500 associates for Peak season; management population of 50

Manage employee relations issues at the first level for research and resolution

Provide full-service staffing management for the department

Coordinate and conduct mass associate interviewing

Lead Learning and Development functions related to new hire processing

Coordinate new hire employee orientations

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Staffmark Staffing Services

On-Site Performance Manager, November 2006 – 2013

Participated in recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions

Scheduled interviews, coordinated temporary staffing for the clients

Served as the point of contact for all employee relations matters and provided guidance to associates

Coordinated and monitored leaves of absences in designated markets in the division

Ensured compliance and consistency of company policies, procedures and best practices

Adecco Employment Services

Branch Manager, April 2000 – November 2006

Managed up to 3 Adecco employees and supervise 150 on-site associates

Placed over 300+ calls per week to recruit new associates and maintain relationships

Interviewed and assessed needs and abilities of all job seekers while providing career counseling to Adecco associates

Marketed services to acquire new business and matched qualified candidates with companies

Davis Companies, Inc.

Account Manager, May 1999 –April 2000

Assisted customers with account information requests via the telephone

Conducted detailed interviews with applicants, and verified employment history

Performed employee orientations for benefits, policies, and procedures.

EDUCATION

Hagerstown Community College, Supervisor Training I - 2005

SKILLS, PROFESIONAL TRAINING

Employment Law

Sexual Harassment Training

Workers Compensation and Unemployment Guidelines

Experience in Assurant Background Screening, ADP Tax Credit Reporting,

I-9 Verifications

Proficient with the use of Taleo, Kenexa and Employee Self Service programs (PeopleSoft, PeopleN

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