Cherish Liles, MSM

Charlotte, NC adhjxu@r.postjobfree.com 704-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a high-spirited HR professional specializing in recruitment, employee engagement and organizational change to foster a productive work environment. I use my blend of analytical and interpersonal skills to influence at all levels. My ability to network and problem solve has made me a primary resource to employees seeking assistance. EDUCATION

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Winston-Salem, NC Master of Science in Management May 2018

• Completed coursework in Business Analytics, Law, Finance, Organizational Development, IT, Operations CORE COMPETENCIES

FMLA/ADA/OSHA Talent Acquisition Project Management Full-Cycle Recruiting HR Consultation EEOC Compliance Policies & Procedures Conflict Resolution Employee Engagement Training Deployment Employee Relations Diversity & Inclusion TECHNICAL SKILLS

Workday ADP ServiceNow

BrassRing Workable Microsoft Office 365

Taleo G-Suite E-Verify

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRESATA Charlotte, NC

Tresata is a start-up, AI automation software company. The cloud data analytics help large enterprises in health, finance, and retail manage and monetize their data. As the HR Generalist, I reported to the Director of Operations and supported all areas of Human Resources including policies and procedures, full-cycle recruiting, offboarding, EEOC compliance and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Human Resources Generalist 2/2020 – 10/2020

• Developed relationships with local HBCUs in efforts to increase employer awareness on campus and recruit more minority talent

• Amended company policies and employee handbook in compliance with state and federal laws, including creating a disciplinary policy as there was not one in place

• Developed and implemented virtual onboarding process for new hires to ensure a seamless and contactless onboarding process in the midst of COVID-19

• Supported employees in H-1B Visa application process in conjunction with company immigration legal team by managing deadlines and ensuring that all necessary paperwork was submitted

• Designed 4 proposals to safely return employees back to the office in the midst of COVID-19, using the guidelines provided by the CDC

LOWE’S COMPANIES INC Mooresville, NC

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 18 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. I reported to the Talent Acquisition Supervisor and was responsible for assisting recruiters and hiring managers in the recruitment of hourly employees. In addition, I was responsible for reporting on any hard to fill positions and partnering with the District Talent Acquisition Partner to use other methods of sourcing. Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contractor) 9/2019 – 1/2020

• Provided central HR support to hiring managers and recruiters for hourly positions across 10 stores in Utah by screening candidates and moving qualified candidates to the next step in the interview process

• Effectively utilized Workday to manage job requisitions and BrassRing to screen applicants and move them through the application process

• Used TA technology on a regular basis including the applicant tracking system, job boards, and candidate relationship management tools

ALBEMARLE CORPORATION Kings Mountain, NC

Albemarle Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and refining catalysts. I reported to the Global Human Resources Shared Service Manager and served as the first point of contact for internal and external customers in regard to benefits, leave of absence and Workday support. Cherish Liles, MSM

Charlotte, NC adhjxu@r.postjobfree.com 704-***-**** HR Shared Services Specialist III 3/2018 – 8/2019

• Investigated and resolved questions on benefits, FMLA and company policy to current and former employees, managers, retirees, and HRBPs

• Collaborated with Payroll and HRIS to find appropriate resolutions for employees using the appropriate escalation process for complex integration and technical issues

• Conducted virtual Workday trainings to managers to provide support on critical employee tasks

• Supported HRIS by troubleshooting and testing potential solutions in Sandbox before moving to production in Workday

• Performed weekly LOA reports to ensure employees were paid properly and their statuses were updated in ADP GENPAK Charlotte, NC

Genpak is the leading manufacturer for quality food packaging in North America. I reported to the Human Resources Manager and served as the full-cycle recruiter responsible for conducting initial meetings with managers, helping develop job descriptions, sourcing, phone screens and onboarding.

Corporate Recruiter 2/2017 – 2/2018

• Researched and developed job descriptions for 13 manufacturing plants across the United States

• Acted as a liaison between Genpak and CPCC to promote a grant funded Leadership Training Program to employees

• Led new employee orientation to educate hires on company policy and procedures as well as completion of new hire paperwork

• Designed and implemented orientation and onboarding process to streamline hiring for multiple plants

• Coordinated career fairs at local colleges to recruit entry level positions and internships PEOPLESCOUT (Supporting Marriott International) Charlotte, NC PeopleScout is the world’s largest RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP capabilities supporting total workforce needs. I reported to the Recruiting Manager and was responsible for supporting recruiters with candidates and new hires by scheduling interviews and conducting reference checks. Senior Recruiting Coordinator 9/2016 – 2/2017

• Completed time-sensitive projects with a team of four to fulfill the hiring needs during the Starwood integration process

• Facilitated the hiring of international employees by conducting reference checks to ensure Marriott’s expectations were met

• Coordinated interview and recruiting event logistics by scheduling interviews and booking the interview location

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