SUMMARY
Certified HR Professional offering over 10 years’ experience in a full range of functions within human resources. Self-Starter, Highly Driven, Strategic Thinker, Articulate, and Detail Oriented.
SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
AVIS BUDGET GROUP- Tulsa, OK
HR Services Specialist III, February 2022 – Current
Acting liaison and regional point of contact and escalation point as well as subject matter expert supporting the Southeast area of U.S.
Processes all job changes, comp changes, union assignments in HR system (Workday) as well as position management
Performs audits within region to ensure compliance of HR system (Workday) processes to include job changes, compensation changes, union assignments, hierarchical structure, and well as training compliance.
Troubleshoots and resolves more complex HR scenarios utilizing multiple channels such as email, phone, live chat, and case management system.
Run ad hoc/compliance reports
Actively contributes to delivering, maintaining, and improving HR Services, procedures, and processes to drive performance and achieve service level agreements.
HR Services Specialist II, September 2016 to February 2022
Answer escalated calls from Human Resource Business Partners and provide assistance with HRMS Workday, onboarding, payroll and benefit inquiries etc.
Administer onboarding, job changes, and offboarding processes for employees at the Budapest Service Center to include preparation of required contracts and other paperwork; administer required annual medical checkups for all employees in Hungary
Process benefit billing for employees in the U.S. on leave of absence
Administer global ABGU (Avis Budget Group University) training for Independent Operators/Licensees, and served as department Subject Matter Expert for Workday Learning platform.
Process new hires, job changes, personal information changes, and benefit enrollments for the Americas (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands) via Workday system.
Process incoming mail for U.S. to include, employment verifications and references, wage verifications, Medical Support Orders, etc.
WARREN EQUIPMENT COMPANY- Tulsa, OK
HR Generalist, November 2014 – November 2015
Performed recruitment activities of all positions in Tulsa area to include 2 Tulsa CAT locations and Poteau facility
Traveled to assigned company facilities to partner with managers and employees to provide Human Resources guidance.
Coached managers and supervisors in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, and performance evaluations.
Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues and assists in investigations when required.
Conducted weekly new hire orientation and provides ongoing legal compliance training
Coordinated pre-employment testing and administer random drug testing
MATHIS BROTHERS FURNITURE – Tulsa, OK
HR Generalist, October 2013- November 2014
Responsible for recruitment activities for all positions in 5 Tulsa area locations to include screening applicants, administering background screening and drug screening, and processing new hire information into the HRMS system
Conducted weekly new hire orientations, benefit open enrollment orientations, as well as quarterly management training
Advisory role on employee relations issues
Administered random drug testing
Reviewed employee time records and finalized and submitted Tulsa locations for payroll processing
Wellness Coordinator
VALMONT NEWMARK – Tulsa, OK
HR Generalist, April 2011- September 2013
Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 450+ employees.
Processed new hires to include preparing offer letter, administering pre- employment drug screening as well as background check.
Processed job changes, pay changes, as well as terminations
Conducted weekly new hire orientation
Posted jobs internally and externally utilizing applicant tracking software.
Tracked attendance points for shop employees and prepare disciplinary actions for attendance infractions per policy.
Administered monthly random drug testing
Administered company uniform program, service awards, as well as special recognition program
Administered FMLA, short-term disability, and other leave of absences.
Represented unemployment claims
AIRGAS MIDSOUTH, INC – Tulsa, OK
Recruiting Specialist, February 2006 – April 2011
Administered all aspects of recruitment for 14 plants in an eight-state region; Posted job ads both internally and externally, screened applicants, conducted interviews, administered skill assessments, conducted background checks, prepared letters of offer, and processed new hire paperwork.
Planned and participated in several job fairs to staff 3 new fill plants in the region
Conducted biweekly new employee orientation
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
PHR (Professional in Human Resources), 2009 to Current
SHRM - CP (Society of Human Resources Management - Certified Professional, 2016 to Current
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY – Stillwater, OK
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resources, 2000 graduate
TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Tulsa, OK
Associate in Applied Science (AA) in Accounting, 1997 graduate
Gina
Lawson
PHR-SHRM CP
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13413 S. 20th Ct.
Bixby, OK 74008
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Employee Relations
Recruitment and Onboarding
Training and Development
Payroll Administration
Leave Administration
Performance and Records Management