Human Resources

Yes Tammy Esskew 214-***-**** *******@******.*** Beloit WI 53511

Human Resources Professional

Results driven HR Specialist with over 30 years of progressive leadership and experience. Keen sense of ethics employing high levels of honesty and discretion. Providing organized balance to a variety of tasks for the needs of the company as well as individual employees. Problem solving and conflict management in an ever-evolving dynamic field. Excellent and balanced communication finding middle ground for multiple parties. Expertise in recruiting, training, mentoring, retention strategies, hiring practices, employment laws and regulations.

Professional Experience

PBC Linear 2020 - Present

HR Specialist

Manage Compliance with such programs including I9, OFAC, FSA, FMLA, etc.

Resolving associate grievances while keeping employee and employer goals in mind

Implementation and evaluation of new HR programs

Labor law, healthcare regulations and best practices

Recruitment for all areas of the plant

Implementation of company safety and health programs

Blackhawk Community credit Union 2017 - 2020

Vice President Human Resources and Staff Development, Janesville, WI

Managing a staff of HR Specialists providing high quality services for employee success in a banking environment with 200 credit union associates.

Finding and hiring the best possible candidates to maximize corporate objectives

Overseeing payroll department activities in ensure timely compliant wage disbursement

Constant review and implementation of the latest benefits to continue to attract and retain employees

Training and development including orientation, evaluation and improving processes

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 2011 - 2017

Regional Labor Manager, LA/MS/AL (2011-2017)

Responsible for implementing national labor standards, assisting with training and maintaining regional service guidelines for all employees. Initiation of investigations of EEOC claims. Managing union workforce and corresponding issues. Providing training programs for EEO and AAP to managers and leadership team. Compliance with such programs including I9, OFAC, FSA, FMLA, etc.

Resolving associate grievances while keeping employee and employer goals in mind

Implementation and evaluation of new HR programs

Training programs for managers on new initiatives and HR directives

Labor law, healthcare regulations and best practices

In charge of union elections

Recruitment for managers and regional positions

The Home Depot, Inc. 1985 - 2011

Director of Human Resources, Atlanta, GA

Various positions spanning 26 years including Store Manager, Human Resource Manager, Divisional Labor Manager, and Director of Human Resources.

Formulate companywide HR policies and objectives

Establish positive employee / employer relationship and environment

Promote high level of employee morale and motivation

Implementation of company safety and health programs

Oversee mediation and arbitration proceedings

Natural disaster lead

Education

Concordia Lutheran College, Austin, Texas

HR Mediator Certifications and Training Programs / SHRM, Various programs through IAML, SHRM, University of Michigan

Advocation

Meals on Wheels, Janesville WI

United Way, Blackhawk Region WI

Gateway Church Food Pantry, Houston TX

Habitat for Humanity, Dallas TX

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