LATRICE M. HARRIS
Biloxi, MS *****
228-***-**** ****************@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/latrice-harris-785a0314b/
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE RETENTION TALENT EVALUTION
Human Resources Manager with 10+ years of proven experience in Talent Retention, Human Resource Development, and People Management. Possess a comprehensive background in human resource software tools to include LinkedIn, MILPDS, DEERS, Indeed, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), relationship management tools, and onboarding systems. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, accounts, and property of $100K+ while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Offer extensive knowledge in performance evaluation and process improvement. Career supported by a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and extensive operational experience.
Compliance
Strategic Planning
Team Alignment
Orientation / Onboarding
Employment Law
Diversity Management
Consulting
Budgeting / Forecasting
Staff Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force Various Locations 2010 – Present
Senior Manager, Human Resources and Personnel
Facilitated oversight of the Human Resources and Personnel Department for the department’s personnel, supporting internal program reviews to identify shortfalls, areas in need of improvement, and establishing internal structure. Addressed client needs by establishing strategic goals for internal initiatives and current ineffective or low-production areas.
Improved company transparency and expectations by conducting an analysis of redundancies in order to define organization goals, ascertain employee job satisfaction, and measure new growth performance utilizing human resource benchmark and recruiting practices
Planned organizational phase strategies which led to the development of customized standardized operating procedures and employee handbooks harnessing joint accountability; facilitated recruiting, onboarding, and termination efforts within established Air Force policy
Increased compliance standards, human resource management effectiveness, and harnessed human capital development which included education, essential training, and professional development opportunities
Advised management and leadership on policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate action plans
Human Resources Manager
Leveraged advanced skills and training to support operational needs of multiple departments, possessing high level of integrity toward company policies, information and maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel matters. Collaborated on special projects, audits, evaluations and process improvement analysis under tight deadlines.
Advised and educated senior management on approaches for enhancing policy implementation and enforcement with the intent of preventing legal and financial entanglements
Developed employee promotional paths and succession plans while also providing constant mentorship and monthly performance evaluation reviews to 8 entry-level and mid-level human resource employees supporting 75,000 military and civilian customers
Maintained current knowledge of U.S. Air Force regulations and legislation to amend company policy as required and to promote compliance
Briefed senior management on essential human resource information – new legal policy revisions, finance/benefits, and human resource information systems
Human Resources Professional
Selected as the subject matter expert to lead employee records maintenance and management efforts supporting a human resources and personnel department. Oversaw personnel employment contracts, training records, and civilian/military education requirements to fulfil and support careers.
Streamlined human resource efficiencies and coordinated orientations while providing onboarding and training for over 400 new employees; oversaw the military awards system, evaluations, and promotion schedules
Oversaw records custodians to ensure official files were maintained and disposed of in accordance with established policy
Selected as the asset manager for the Human Resource Department’s sensitive items valued at over $750K; conducted monthly inventories, managed hand receipts, transport of materials, and safe, secure storage of assets
LATRICE M. HARRIS, PG. 2
Career Development Advisor
Managed, supervised, and performed personnel and general administrative duties supporting the organization’s career development programs which included administration of payroll, personnel reporting, employee separations, promotions, and travel.
Developed and maintained computer database program containing over 40,000 employee files to facilitate incoming personnel record-keeping, onboarding, training, and department allocation
Oversaw the daily management of 10 Human Resource Specialists; facilitated record keeping, file updates, retirements, separations, assignments, military education, and contract extensions
Analyzed violations of organizational code of conduct and administered disciplinary actions in accordance with published established guidelines and investigated financial loss claims and equal opportunity grievances
Human Resources Specialist
Leveraged advanced skills and training to support operational needs of multiple departments, possessing high level of integrity toward company policies, information and maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel matters. Collaborated on special projects, audits, evaluations and process improvement analysis under tight deadlines.
Oversaw and managed staffing requirements and operating expenses across the campus; provided detailed financial and staffing reports to functional manager to help execute business objectives
Built and managed project plans for major operational deliverables, including oversight of special project teams as needed
Monitored the understanding of union and agency contractual agreements and helped to foster a better working relationship between employees and management – resulted in an increase of staffing and a more efficient onboarding and orientation process
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Human Resource Management Bellevue University
Specialized Coursework: Economic Perspective / Analysis; Managerial Economics; Entrepreneurship; Human Resources; Business Ethics; Organizational Leadership
Associate of Applied Science Human Resource Management Community College of the Air Force
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office Business Suite
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows