Sonya Morris

864-***-**** ● ad4rqw@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resource

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

20+ years of experience in Human Resources within the manufacturing sector

Established rapport with all Department and Support Managers to identify staffing needs and ensure all positions were filled with qualified individuals.

Managed the administration of all company personnel and training files for a staff of 700.

Facilitated open communication with all employees regarding their benefits package, including insurance and retirement plans.

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resources.

EDUCATION & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Human Resources (In Progress) – North Greenville University – Greer, SC

SHRM SCP (In Progress)– Employers Network– Spartanburg, SC

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management – Limestone College – Gaffney, SC

Associate Degree in Business – Spartanburg Community College – Spartanburg, SC

Core Competencies

Benefits Management - Communication – Staffing - Interviewing – Complex Problem-Solving - Training – Employee Relations – Time Management - Instruction - Coordination – Policy Revision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gallivan, White, & Boyd P.A.

HR/Benefits Manager Greenville, SC 3/2022 – Present

• Process enrollments quickly and accurately

• Review monthly payroll deductions

• Resolve employee issues with benefits administrators and insurance providers

• Assist the employees in enrolling in dental, vision, and medical insurance plans

• Provide new hires with explanations of benefits and instructing them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures

• Provide ongoing support for the HR and benefits teams

• Consult with employees about eligibility and other pertinent issues

• Ensure that the firm’s benefits policy is compliant with the set laws and regulations

RICHLOOM FABRICS

Human Resource Manager Clinton, SC, High Point, NC, & Greenville, SC 6/2021 – 3/2022

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new employees.

• Oversees the daily workflow of the plant.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

• Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.

• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, non-exempt, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.

• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.

• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Manages the health insurance, dental, vision, and 401k.

• Provide orientation for new hires, temps, health insurance, and 401k

Crest View Recovery Center 11/2020 – 6/2021

Human Resource Manager - Asheville, NC

Manage the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.

Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Develop training materials and performance management programs to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilities.

Investigate employee issues and conflicts and come to a resolution.

Administer health insurance, 401k, unemployment, and Cobra.

Process payroll bi-weekly

Ogletree & Deakins 4/2019 – 11/2020

Data Analyst (OFCCP) Greenville, SC

Prepared governmental compliance reports

Compiled and prepared statistical analyses utilizing Microsoft Excel.

Assisted with gathering, validating, synthesizing workforce, people, and compensation data.

Inman Mills Corporate Office

Human Resource Manager

9/2000 – 11/2018

Inman, SC

Made sound recommendations and resolved problems using judgement that was consistent with all company standards, practices, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Coordinated benefits for all staff including Health & Dental Insurance, 401K, pension, FMLA, and short/long term disability (Through Blue Cross Blue Shield & Cigna)

Maintained accurate and confidential personnel records from point of hire through end of tenure.

Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal wage/labor laws.

Handled 20 individual Workers Compensation claims filed by employees.

Updated and maintained company OSHA logs.

Advised department managers on coaching/counseling of employees to improve overall employee performance and resolve staffing issues.

Handled sensitive proprietary information in a manner consistent with company expectations.

Processed all paperwork for over 700 employees, both direct hire and temporarily assigned.

Coordinated with 5 different staffing agencies during tenure to fill vacancies efficiently.

Maintained employee handbook and managed all annual revisions, as necessary.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

KRONOS

ULTIPRO

ABRA

EXCEL

WORD

POWERPOINT

ADP

PAYCOM

CERTIFICATIONS

Strategic Issues in Human Resource – North Greenville University – Greenville, SC

Selection and Placement in Human Resource – North Greenville University – Greenville, SC

Human Resource Compensation/Rewards – North Greenville University – Greenville, SC

International Human Resource – North Greenville University – Greenville, SC

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