Employee Relations Manager

MAURICE W. GRANT ***** Moss Pointe Drive Geismar, Louisiana 70734

Cell: 504-***-**** *************@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Dedicated HR Professional with ten years of experience managing a full spectrum of Human Resources programs, services, and functions. Have a strong command of employment laws, compliance issues, and compensation and benefit plans. Proven success introducing process improvements, recruitment programs and staff development initiatives that drive corporate goal attainment. Core strengths: Recruitment • Benefits/Payroll Administration • Labor/Employee Relations • HR Policies & Procedures • Employee Development & Training • Legal Issues & Compliance (ADA, EEO, FMLA, FSLA, OSHA) • Mediation/Dispute Resolution • Contract Negotiations & Administration • Disciplinary Procedures

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

LOUISIANA BENEFIT ADVISORS

Benefits Specialist OCT 2018-DEC 2019

Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act for a vendor of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, and to perform any changes and updates needed on the healthcare.gov website for eligibility as well as to provide specialized assistance for various customers.

INTERTEK & SGS

Inspector OCT 2011-OCT 2015

To perform visual observation, volume measurement, temperature measurements and sampling of commodity materials contained in lines, barge tanks, ship tanks, rail tanks, shore tanks and other vessels.

ADVANTAGE STAFFING

Recruiter FEB 2011-OCT 2011

Responsible for assisting clients in finding exceptional candidates for their job opportunities. Duties include interviewing, administering pre-employment testing, background checks and extending offers.

I.T. PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS

Technical Recruiter OCT 2007-OCT 2009

Types of positions included software engineers, database architects, and network administrators. Negotiated terms and rates for each project, coordinated the interview process and extended offers.

REDICLINIC SERVICES

Recruiting Manager (6 month contract position) MAR 2007-SEP 2007

Partnered with all levels of management to develop and implement staffing plans, conduct interviews, assist managers with candidate selection, and source candidates at open houses and career fairs.

CROSSMARK

Retail Recruiter FEB 2006-FEB 2007

Types of positions included store managers and assistants, specialized team members and part-time hourly workers for various retail, grocery and drug stores. Participated in weekly/monthly feedback meetings with Regional Directors to identify trends in hiring, turnover and retention.

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JC PENNEY

College Recruiter (6 month contract position) SEP 2005-FEB 2006

Types of positions included, manager trainee, retail buyers and merchandising, and product development and design. Required travel to various colleges and universities to interview and screen candidates.

MOSAIC

Corporate Recruiter (6 month contract position) APR 2005-SEP 2005

Prescreened candidates with detailed phone screens, evaluating candidates’ compatibility with specific job requirements to ensure a right fit prior to submission to client.

CONCENTRA

Human Resources Generalist (1 year contract position) MAR 2004-MAR 2005

Fulfilled a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records.

GREYHOUND LINES INC.

Human Resources Coordinator FEB 2002-FEB 2004

Assisted with screening and interviewing of candidates. Conducted new employee orientation and safety training programs, ensured that all necessary forms and documents were completed.

FEDEX CUSTOM CRITICAL

Human Resources Representative JAN 2000-JAN 2002

Worked with Department Managers in writing and placing job vacancy ads. Set up all necessary personnel files and maintained related records.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army, Specialist (E-4), Worked in Communications Security with a Top Secret Clearance, Served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm during the Gulf War

CREDENTIALS

Bachelors of Science in Management, Concentration in Human Resources, University of New Orleans, December 2010

Masters in Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resources, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, December 2021

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Vurv (formerly RecruitMax) • PeopleSoft (HRMS) • UltiPro (HRIS) • Taleo • Ceridian • ADP

Affiliations: Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) • American Staffing Association (ASA) • Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS)

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