Pamela Smith

Lincolnton, NC ***** ad4vxa@r.postjobfree.com +1-980-***-****

Successful psychology graduate with expertise in employee recruitment, training, and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Stein organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations. Strong attention to detail and versatility in any environment. Strong analytical expertise in scientific research, logical thinking, and communication.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Work Experience

Human Resources Generalist (Contractor)

Eaton Corporation/Greer Group- Kings Mtn, NC

November 2023-Present

plan and conduct new employee orientation.

Organize plantwide events.

Conduct attendance reviews.

Timekeeping in Kronos

record keeping

providing administrative and clerical support; making sure the staff adheres to the rules and regulations•

OST Expense Reports in Concur

Weekly payroll in Kronos.

Update employee schedules

Interview Scheduling

Fax, file, scan and answer phones.

Handles employee and customer issues.

Warehouse orders

Payroll

Coach/Counseling for attendance and conduct concerns

Lead staffing meetings with each department heads to ensure we have the correct number of employees to meet production.

Employee Engagement committee.

Community Involvement Committee

Schedule plant focus groups and facilitate, as needed. Track and consolidate feedback, provide recommendations to plant leadership, and assist in following up on action items.

Ensure compliance with all rules, policies and procedures for administrative functions and employee records. Review applicable reports and spreadsheets on a regular basis.

Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, decision-making, adapting, and meeting deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Human Resources Specialist

Newell Brands - Gastonia, NC

June 2022 to November 2023 (Laid off due to budget needs/Lack of work/Budget Cuts) For reference on this please contact Sharron McFalls (HR Manager) at 704-***-****

•plan and manage recruitment and selection of staff.

•plan and conduct new employee orientation.

•identify and manage training and development needs for employees.

•develop and implement human resources policies and procedures.

•administer HR policies and procedures.

•administer compensation and benefits.

•ensure compensation and benefits are in line with company policies and legislation.

•benchmark compensation and benefits

•support annual salary review.

•implement and monitor performance management system.

•handle employee complaints, grievances and disputes

•administer employee discipline processes.

•conduct exit interviews.

•Daily timekeeping in Workforce

•Adding employee schedules in Workforce

•Foster and support rewards and recognition program for hourly employees.

•Manage expenses in Concur.

Human Resources Specialist

Medline Industries - Lincolnton, NC

October 2021 to June 2022

•overseeing the day-to-day tasks of the staff; hiring and training staff.

•handling the executive workforce

•providing administrative and clerical support; making sure the staff

adheres to the rules and regulations• OST Expense Reports in Concur

•Daily zoom meetings

•Conducts New Hire orientation.

•Handles vendor invoices in AP Work desk.

•Order supplies in SAP.

•Fax, file, scan and answer phones.

•Handles employee and customer issues.

•Warehouse orders

•Excel spreadsheet

•PowerPoint

Machine Operator

The Timken Company - Iron Station, NC

April 2015 to October 2021

•Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions.

•Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components.

•Selected proper cutting tools and calculated correct parameters to manufacture quality parts.

•Maintained accurate and timely completion of logbooks and inspection reports.

•Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects.

•Made appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools and casting variations.

•Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.

•Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.

•Comprehended and carried out routine or complex job specifications and requirements.

•Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.

•Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.

•Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities.

•Operated, maintained and performed repairs on grinding equipment.

•Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.

•Lubricated machine parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.

•Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.

•Monitored feed and speed of machines during the machining process.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology

Capella University - Minneapolis, MN October 2019 to March 2023

3.59 GPA

Honor Society Graduate

Skills

•10 Key Data Entry

•Human Resources • Machining

•Quality Assurance

•Manufacturing

•Management

•Quality Control

•Quality inspection

•Lean manufacturing

•Continuous improvement

•Cost control

•ISO 9001

•SAP

•Tooling

•Production management

•Root cause analysis

•Lean

•OSHA

•Budgeting

•HRIS

•Communication skills

•Computer skills

•Performance management

•Training & development

•FMLA

•Employee orientation

•Human resources management

•Organization design

•Kronos

•Strategic Planning

•Recruiting

Certifications and Licenses

PSI-CHI Honor Society

August 2020 to Present

I was recently inducted into the PSI-CHI Honor Society for Capella. GPA 4.0

NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success)

June 2019 to Present

This is a group for leadership and success. While maintaining my 4.0 GPA, I was able to join this society and help others succeed!

President's List

May 2019 to 2023

CPR Certification

January 2023 to Present

I am certified in both adult and infant CPR.

First Aid Certification

September 2023 to October 2025

Assessments

Data entry: Attention to detail — Proficient

July 2021

Maintaining data integrity by detecting errors Full results: Proficient

Recruiting — Proficient

March 2022

Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process

Full results: Proficient

Work motivation — Proficient

August 2021

Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work

Full results: Proficient

Customer focus & orientation — Proficient June 2021

Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient

Medical receptionist skills — Proficient

March 2023

Managing physician schedules and maintaining accurate patient records

Full results: Proficient

Customer service — Proficient

October 2020

Identifying and resolving common customer issues Full results: Proficient

Office manager — Proficient

July 2022

Scheduling and budgeting Full results: Proficient

Attention to detail — Proficient

March 2022

Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information

Full results: Proficient

HR: Compensation & benefits — Proficient September 2022

Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs

Full results: Proficient

Recruiting — Proficient

July 2021

Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process

Full results: Proficient

Filing & organization — Proficient

January 2023

Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules

Full results: Proficient

Teamwork: Interpersonal skills — Proficient

August 2023

Responding to challenging team situations at work Full results: Proficient

Sales skills — Proficient

January 2021

Influencing and negotiating with customers Full results: Proficient

Working with MS Word documents — Proficient

March 2023

Knowledge of various Microsoft Word features, functions, and techniques

Full results: Proficient

Work style: Reliability — Proficient

August 2021

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work

Full results: Proficient

Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel — Proficient

April 2022

Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas

Full results: Proficient

Case management & social work — Proficient

March 2022

Determining client needs, providing support resources, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams Full results: Proficient

Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient January 2023

Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting

Full results: Proficient

Written communication — Proficient

March 2023

Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity Full results: Proficient

Verbal communication — Proficient August 2023

Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely Full results: Proficient

Attention to detail — Proficient

August 2021

Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information

Full results: Proficient

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