Human Resources Generalist

JOE GAMESON

Kansas City. Missouri *****

816-***-**** · ********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-gameson-3a4550102/

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with more than 10 years high profile employee administration experience. Proven staffing expertise at recruiting, screening, interviewing, and referral of qualified applicants to meet the company's talent requirements. Skilled at planning, organizing, and delivery of new employee orientation programs to reflect organizational values and culture. Strong bilingual language skills in English and Spanish. Solid HR Administration proficiency including talent acquisition and retention, employee engagement, payroll, and legal compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. Certified OSHA 10 trainer with a Master and Bachelor of Arts from University of Missouri at Kansas City.

Human Resources · Bilingual English / Spanish · Project Management · Employee Relations · Payroll · Reporting

Employee Safety · Consulting · Strategic Planning · Team Leadership / Motivation · Process Improvement

Benefits / Compensation · Customer Service · Public Relations · Training / Development · Workforce Planning

Workers Compensation · AP / AR · Employee Engagement · Client Relations · QA /’QC · Communications

ADIENT · Riverside, Missouri · 08/2023 – 03/2024

Global leader in automotive seating.

Human Resource Generalist

Performed employee recruitment, screening, interviews, background checks, and referrals for qualified applicants in a Union environment (UAW). Supported HR Manager in staff planning, organization, and new employee orientation. Ensured personnel database accuracy in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Developed policies and procedures for hourly and salaried employees including the Employee Handbook and Safety Programs. Made job offers to employment candidates. Reviewed layoffs, recalls, and permanent transfers to ensure compliance with company/plant policies and procedures. Provided benefits administration and monitored performance of Receptionist and HR Specialist. Coordinated employee FMLA / FLA leaves to maintain effective staffing.

Achievements:

Reduced General Motors second shift absenteeism by 15 % by meeting with Union Representatives and employees to improve attendance.

ALLEGIANT MANUFACTURING · Kansas City, Kansas · 01/2023 – 07/2023

Metal working solutions including stamping, fabrication, value-added assembly, tooling and machining,

Human Resource / Safety Coordinator (OSHA 10)

Spearheaded staffing and recruitment processes for three Kansas and Tennessee locations. Provided new employee on boarding, training, and development. Maintained employee records and compliance with OSHA safety labor regulations. Tracked safety programs and training including OSHA 10 certification. Led transition to new ATS platform. Organized staff development including team building, employee engagement, interdepartmental communications, and benefits enrollment. Prepared payroll, attendance tracking, and labor hour reporting. Networked with management for new hire, payroll, succession, talent acquisition, and marketing planning.

Achievements:

Earned OSHA 10-hour training certification. Created Safety Training spreadsheet and track OSHA training compliance at three worksites.

WORKSPEND / THERMO FISHER · Kansas City, Missouri · 09/2022 – 01/2022

Global workforce management solutions to empower organizational success.

Program Specialist (Contract Position)

Managed staff administration and fulfillment to meet client SLA requirements. Worked with staffing suppliers to meet labor needs. Utilized Beeline Vendor Management System to streamline workforce staffing, hiring, and on-boarding processes. Updated rate changes, contract extensions, and employee records. Interviewed, screened, selected, trained, and oriented new employees. Provided staff development including supervision, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions. Established metrics, SLA’s, forecasts and market trend data with Workspend management. Represented Workspend to deliver best in class client services, cost reductions, and risk management.

JOE GAMESON · 816-***-**** · ********@*****.***

Achievements:

Networked with Thermo Fisher management and provider Kelly Services to fill scientific and labor positions for three Thermo Fisher locations in North Carolina.

ELITE LOGISTICS SERVICES INC. / PAE · Edgerton, Kansas · 09/2020 – 02/2022

Nationwide warehousing, processing and storage to USPS, loading and receiving of both import and export shipments.

Onsite Manager-Recruiter

Managed daily operations from 40 to 80 employees including hiring, disciplinary action, career coaching and counseling, recruitment strategies, and delivering onsite orientations. Served as liaison with government subcontractor and internal contacts. Recommended policies and procedures to enhance production and resolve scheduling issues. Maintained communications with executive management for issue escalation. Performed HR tasks including daily morning meetings, orientation, employee records, onboarding, compliance, PTO, FMLA, employee relations and benefits enrollment.

Achievements:

Improved client production from fifth place to third place by enhanced candidate selection, increased workforce, and fully staffing second shift.

MANPOWER · Kansas City, Missouri · 10/2015 – 09/2020

Global leader in workforce solutions, offering job opportunities, online training, and diversity and inclusion programs.

Onsite Client and Recruiter for JCPenny, Unilever, Honeywell

Analyzed future staffing requirements for plant production and warehouse operations. Created job descriptions for employee positions. Conducted phone and in-person interviews to screen candidates. Maintained accurate ATS / HR databases for compliance with current employment laws, workers compensation claims, and employee payroll and activities. Employee orientations and safety training & job specific training for new hires. Arranged service delivery to client locations. Support sales team in identifying and processing potential clients.

Achievements:

Selected as single source provider to JCPenny from five competing hiring agencies for warehouse, IT, and call center operations.

Top performing source to Honeywell for DOT / FAA positions over three hiring agencies for skilled technicians

I was designated the recruiter with most direct placements.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Transactions Specialist, Americo Financial, Kansas City, Missouri 2014-2015

Retirement Education Specialist, Transaction’s, QDRO Segregation

JPMorgan Retirement Plan Services, Kansas City, Missouri 2007-2014

EDUCATION

University of Missouri Kansas City Master of Arts – Romance Languages (Spanish / Italian)

University of Missouri Kansas City Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Interpreter-Translator Certification, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

OSHA 10 Training Certification

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS / ATS Systems, ADP, iSolved, Paycor, PeopleSoft, Paylocity, Workday

ACT! Database, Beeline/Bullhorn, Manpower Front Office, Fieldglass, Fragomen, eTemps

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Bachelors Scholarship - Year long interchange in Xalapa, Veracruz Mexico- teaching English in Humanities 1997-1998

Masters Fellowship - teaching introductory University Spanish classes in exchange for Masters Education 2004

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