TONJERRIKA WESTMORELAND
HUMAN RESOURCES
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Focused professional with 7 + years of experience and a proven knowledge of hiring, training & coaching negotiations, talent management, and team building / leadership. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Human Resources role at your company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REMOTE RECRUITER
Witt O’Brien’s, Houston, TX / Jan 2018 – Present
Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
SEASONAL HR MANAGER
Macy's Distribution, Houston, TX / Aug 2019 – Dec 2019
Implemented effective HR policies to ensure all practices are in compliance with labor and employment regulations
Increased employee retention rates above 90% by creating and maintaining a positive work environment
Manage 12 recruiters throughout 3 locations (TX, CA)
Partner with Facility VP/Finance to understand seasonal and specific workforce hiring plans for hourly Associates
Manage time and hire reports for 1000 team members
Develop, lead and present peak hiring plans to HRBPs- including, HR coordinator/recruiter hiring, candidate sourcing/application flow, candidate onboarding management, critical roles, and hiring by shift.
BRANCH TALENT DIRECTOR
SourceMaster, Houston, TX / Jan 2019 – Jun 2019
Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
Network within communities to find and attract new business.
Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.
Oversees the development, planning, delivery and measurement of training programs that enhance the skills and competencies of branch team. Ensures Operations Managers are appropriately on-boarding new hires.
Manage 100 + staff members during events.
SEASONAL HR MANAGER
Macy's Distribution, Houston, TX / Aug 2018 – Dec 2018
Implemented effective HR policies to ensure all practices are in compliance with labor and employment regulations
Increased employee retention rates above 90% by creating and maintaining a positive work environment
Manage 12 recruiters throughout 3 locations (TX, CA)
Partner with Facility VP/Finance to understand seasonal and specific workforce hiring plans for hourly Associates
Manage time and hire reports for 1000 team members
Develop, lead and present peak hiring plans to HRBPs- including, HR coordinator/recruiter hiring, candidate sourcing/application flow, candidate onboarding management, critical roles, and hiring by shift.
HR RECRUITER
Houston Housing Authority, Houston, TX / May 2015 – Aug 2018
Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
HR MANAGER
Gaspy Home Healthcare, Houston, TX / Nov 2013 – Apr 2014
Conducted reference and background checks on all job applicants.
Developed creative recruiting strategies that met anticipated staffing needs.
Communicated the duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to all potential candidates.
Managed all phases of recruitment, including defining hiring management needs and posting available positions.
Developed reports on employee headcount, monthly HR reports and quarterly training reports.
Created new employee self-evaluation forms that focused on employee performance, competencies, engagement, and development.
Reviewed federal and state laws to confirm and enforce company compliance.
Conducted benefits administration for 40 benefit-eligible employees.
Addressed inquiries from employees and management regarding new-hire activity and ongoing employee relation issues.
Created and implemented the exit and interview program process.
Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions.
Created and modified job descriptions within all departments.
Facilitated meetings to develop strategies that would positively influence the workplace.
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Timerwalk Ln Richmond, TX, 77407
EDUCATION
RICE UNIVERSITY
Houston, TX
SHRM Human Resources Management (Apr 2016)
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Houston, TX
B.S. Healthcare Management (Jun 2014)
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Houston, TX
A.A. Psychology (Dec 2010)
ADDITIONAL
SKILLS
Taleo
Kronos
ICIMS
Peoplesoft
MS Office suites