Human Resources Resource

Karen Axson Wilson-SHRM-CP

**** *** ***** **, *********, SC 29072

803-***-**** ****************@*******.***

Skills Summary:

●Applied knowledge of Employment Law

●Applied Recruitment knowledge

●Project Management of Diverse Employee Centered Initiatives

●Benefits Training and Administration

●Employee Conflict Resolution

●AAP/EEOC Annual Reporting

●Maintained accurate employee Information in HRIS

●Attention to Detail

●Pragmatic Problem Solver

Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills

Education & Certifications: Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Science, Human Resources Management

7/2017

GPA: 4.0

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies

12/2011

Society of Human Resource Management- Certified Professional

05/2023

Professional Experience

Palmetto Gourmet Foods

Senior Human Resources Generalist 09/2023-Currently

Recruit talented employees; Oversee onboarding efforts including orientations

Administer FMLA/ADA process; intake of new cases, review case information with HR Manager, Issue approval/denial forms, track FMLA hours,

Assist employees with short or long term disability cases, track all time away

Facilitate training classes for hourly or management groups

Work cross departmentally to achieve goals

Administers various employee benefit programs, such as group insurance, life, medical and dental, accident and disability insurance, and 401(k) investments and savings; provides innovative options to benefit offerings; arranges and conducts employee information presentations and enrollments

Maintains online employee benefits and payroll websites to provide up-to-date information to all employees

Verifies the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintains statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolves administrative problems with carrier representatives

Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed

Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database

Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment

Provides support to expatriates and global employees in regards to immigration and visa matters

Support both hourly and salaried employees in all inquiries.

Collaborate with other HR teammates to develop customer focused solutions and recommendations for management.

Uphold our Code of Conduct while handling complex employee related matters with sensitivity and fairness.

Assist with compensation administration and processing of payroll

Lexington Medical Center

Senior Compensation Analyst 03/2023-09/2023

Conduct market pricing and position grading, maintains database of market data, works closely with HR team and business units regarding pay grades, job slotting, and external benchmarking to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and consistent application of compensation procedures company-wide

Proposes salary adjustments to conform to established guidelines, policies and procedures.

Prepares studies, reports, and ad hoc job evaluations, and cost analyses

Reviews management requests for new or revised job classifications to determine appropriate salary grade assignment. Investigates and recommends resolution regarding job classifications by assessing employee roles, responsibilities and qualifications with appropriate benchmark market surveys. Ensures appropriate classification with regard to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Maintains library of active job descriptions across the organization.

Manages annual merit review process to include oversight of management use of the performance evaluation system, review and tracking of all submitted employee performance evaluations, and auditing and follow up of outstanding evaluations.

Works on special projects including review/adjustment of pay grades, bonus programs, and special pay incentive programs.

Documents pay practices and maintain approved pay memos and policies. Creates job codes, position numbers etc. for new positions.

Manages the Performance Evaluation System.

Processes compensation personnel action forms and implements pay adjustments.

Participate in Salary Surveys.

Keeps abreast of compensation trends.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Executive Director of Human Resources 11/2019-01/2023

●Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the entire company

●Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship

●Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources function (e.g., OSHA, EEO, ERISA, Wage & Hour). Monitors exposure of the company. Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance. Approves all information submitted. Acts as primary contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies.

●Responsible for compilation and maintenance of the Affirmative Action Plan: EEO Coordinator

●Protects interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations. Approves recommendations for terminations. Reviews employee appeals through complaint procedure

●Establishes wage and salary structure, pay policies, performance appraisal programs, employee benefit programs and services, and company safety and health programs

●Establishes in-house management training programs that address company needs across division lines (e.g., Disciplinary Action, Performance Appraisal, Interviewing, Record Keeping)

●Oversees Safety, providing support in an FDA regulated environment

●Selects and coordinates use of Human Resources consultants, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators, training specialists, other outside sources

●Designs, negotiates and administers benefits and wellness programs

●Coordinates and assists in investigations for and with outside counsel

●Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep top management informed of new developments

●Directs the preparation and maintenance of such reports as are necessary to carry out functions of the department. Prepares periodic reports to top management, as necessary or requested

●Maintains policy development and documentation; employee relations; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health

●Runs various H.R. reports as needed by company management

●Handles confidential information relating to employees, executives and company.

●EEOC/Vets4212/Affirmative Action

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation 01/2018-11/2019

Human Resource Program Manager

●Guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

●Serves as a back up to all the VP of HR functions.

●Contributes to the continual evolution of the department by offering ideas and best practices evaluations.

●Keeps Organizational Charts up to date and ready for all inspections.

●Administration of all benefits including but not limited to insurance policies, time off and 401K.

●Completes reporting from Paylocity system as needed for Upper Management.

●Analyzes the efficiency of the hiring process, HR Department and company turnover.

●Discipline/Conflict Resolution.

●Keep organization compliant in all labor issues including but not limited to Equal Opportunity Employment, Drug-free Workplace, At-will Employment, Employment Law and HIPAA.

●Maintains employment and compliance to regulatory concerns regarding employees.

●Maintains policy development and documentation; employee relations; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health.

●Maintain the HRIS system and serve as the SME within the Human Resources Department and company.

BlueCross BlueShield of SC Columbia, South Carolina 06/2016 – 01/2018

Senior Administrative Associate

●Provide administrative support for the AVP of technology support and associated directors and managers for areas including TSC, Workstation Support, Data Security and Service Management.

●Provide daily professional administrative, clerical and project coordination support.

●Coordinate personnel workstation moves within the company.

●Design and develop team building activities for diverse employee groups with new senior management to improve morale and rapport.

●Coordinate the inventory of supplies for the group.

Accomplishments:

●Conceived, planned, and implemented the activity for the Annual Strategic Managers Meeting and it was a complete success.

●Planned and implemented all aspects of the Holiday Social for my organization. Feedback from all attendees following the social was very positive.

●Redesigned the organizational chart to accurately reflect our organization.

Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc., West Columbia, South Carolina 05/2012 – 05/2016

Administrative Assistant to HR

●Provided staffing support in assessing applicants for open positions, prepared job postings, partnered with agencies in filling open positions. Maintained applicant records accurately.

●Partnered with the HR Director in benefits open enrollment, provided training for employees on self-service benefits portal, served as liaison between Health Insurance Company and company retirees for all benefits matters.

●Managed sick and personal leave process.

●Led company wide health initiatives (employee and dependent health screening day) and community charity events (Christmas Fund, 5K United Way run).

●Handled DOT recertification, test lab renewal certification, monthly employee safety meetings.

●Attended 2015 Annual Benefits Administrator Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

Accomplishments:

●Successfully led electrical supply annual trade show for 1200+ attendees, 2012 – 2016.

●During weather related emergencies joined the shipping and receiving department to handle increased workload.

Technical Skills

●Advanced in Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Visio, Publisher, and Access).

●Basic knowledge of HRIS.

Community Involvement/Professional Organizations

●National Society of Leadership and Success-Inductee

●Outstanding Student Award Recipient-SNHU

●Volunteer: Amedisys Hospice Care

●Junior League of Columbia-2017-2018 Provisional

●Junior League of Columbia-Vice Co-Chair for Kids in the Kitchen 2018-2019

●Junior League of Columbia-Co-Chair for Kids in the Kitchen 2019-2020

●Leadership Columbia Class of 2020

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