Employee Relations Human Resources
Resume:
Sonja T. Sheffield
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
571-***-**** (Mobile)
*****.*********@*****.*** (E-Mail)
SEEKING PART TIME POSITION DUE TO RETIREMENT
EXPERTISE
RECRUITMENT & HIRING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
COACHING TRAINING MANAGEMENT
Master of Education 2006
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Master of Divinity 2006
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
BUSINESS EXPERTISE
Human Resources 2015 - 2019
ABM Industries
Atlanta, GA
Primary Functions:
● Recruitment and Hiring
● Benefits Administration
● Employee Relations
● Worker’s Compensation Administration
● Training
Director, Faculty Hiring
Strayer University, Dulles, VA 01/2010 – 2011
● Developed and implemented a web-based applicant hiring system for university
● Hired faculty for the entire university
● Managed team of faculty recruiters
● Reviewed transcripts to ensure credential requirements were met to adhere to Middle States accreditation standards for teaching in disciplines
● Provided reports on faculty as requested by Middle States Commission
● Reviewed and approved requests by faculty to teach in certain disciplines.
● Implemented survey for faculty to complete after onboarding certification.
● Developed recruitment strategies for the hiring of faculty.
● Instrumental in working with Chair of School of Business to secure accreditation by ACBSP for the university.
Employee Relations Specialist
Academy for Educational Development, Washington, DC 07/2004 –08/2006
● Interpreted policies and identified procedures on a course of action for performance improvement.
● Directed employee relations program, both domestic and international.
● Provided training to management and staff on best practices relating to performance management and employee relations.
● Evaluated and resolved human relations and work-related problems; meet with management to determine appropriate action.
● Evaluated and reviewed employee appraisal reports through management of the annual performance appraisal process to ensure equity among all levels of employees with regard to increase and performance rating.
● Conducted confidential investigations in response to EEO complaints and cases of alleged harassment to ensure that all disciplinary actions were in accordance with policies, and state and federal and/or international labor laws.
● Designed exit interview procedures in order to monitor and track retention.
● Chair for AED Diversity Council to ensure awareness of cultural diversity and cultural change regarding diversity and inclusion within AED.
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