TAEDRA J. MORRIS

***** ********* ***, #***, ****** City, CA 90230

Phone: 678-***-**** e-mail: adne26@r.postjobfree.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/taedra

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Human Resources Leader with a high degree of expertise in every area of HR, 7+ years of experience in human resources and management and 3+ years of experience managing a full spectrum of human resource, initiatives, services, and functions. Exceptional facilitation, communication, and presentation skills. Thorough knowledge of employment, talent acquisition/recruiting, employee relations, compensation analysis, benefit administration, payroll, competency management, workforce planning, succession planning and performance management functions of Human Resources. Demonstrated success sourcing and closing top talent in a high-growth environment. Proven success designing and implementing training and development programs. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS; PeopleSoft. Strong commitment to the development of others, cooperative teamwork and building a great workplace culture. Strong commitment to personal development and continuous improvement. CORE COMPETENCIES

Time and Labor 4+ yrs.

Benefit Programs 3+ yrs.

Employee Relations 5+ yrs.

Performance Management 3+ yrs.

Training and Development 4+ yrs.

Fiscal Management Experience 3+ yrs.

Orientation and Onboarding 5+ yrs.

Talent Acquisition 6+yrs.

Classification and Compensation 3+yrs.

Organizational Development 7+ yrs.

Workforce Planning 3+ yrs.

Team Leadership 10+ yrs.

Process Improvement 5+ yrs.

Team Building 10+ yrs.

Strategic Planning 5+ yrs.

Advanced Computer Skills: WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Kronos, Concur, PeopleSoft, Publisher, Visio, Web based ATS; Taleo, Excel (Spreadsheets, V-Lookups and Pivot Tables), and Internet experience in layout and graphic design Operating Systems: GROW, CICS, Windows, MAC OS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science; Human Development and Family Studies, August 2004 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LAW/OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, Atlanta, Georgia 10/1/2018–Present Lead the Human Resources Department by planning and directing administrative activities for 4 HR direct reports and 320+ employees. Direct programs related to employee compensation and benefits; recruitment, hiring and terminations; policy development; employee relations; payroll and regulatory compliance for the Department of Law. Develop and Implement personnel related policies, procedures and practices. Provide guidance and make recommendations to managers ranging from an executive level to entry level regarding personnel related to; employee infractions including terminations, EEOC and employee relations matters. Develop successful strategies that promote internal equity and external competitiveness. Manages the processing of personnel related transactions including those associated with position management, personnel management and time and labor. Developed an online hiring/exiting process for all employees. Oversees the communication of the annual employee benefit enrollment programs. Serves as the human resources liaison with external entities including other agencies, organizations and committees. Direct Reports is a team of four consisting of a Recruitment Manager, Payroll Specialist, HR Generalist and part-time HR Assistant. GEORGIA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER, Atlanta, Georgia 11/1/17–9/30/2018 Supervised, guided and trained staff, approve timesheets and leave request. Assisted executive level managers with employee relations and conflict resolution. Developed recommendations to resolve a range of issues including personnel actions, regulatory requirements and inter-department needs as a team member of the Executive Management Team. Managed records retention, data development and reporting and implemented HR procedures and new electronic forms. Managed full cycle recruitment for the purpose of meeting program staffing requirements while complying with established guidelines and employment law for a Department with 350+ employees across the state of Georgia. Conduct and facilitate Performance Management as well as trained management on completion process. Managed employee orientation, and ongoing training for the purpose of ensuring employees are knowledgeable of current practices and administrative processes. Served as a liaison between the Disability Adjudication Services Program and Human Resources, committees and/or organizations on behalf of the Human Resources Director for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to resolve concerns. Facilitated special projects and initiatives as needed; Alternative Work Schedule Proposal, Employee Transfer Process, developed new positions, reorganized the Customer Service, Information Systems Department, and the Training and Development units. TAEDRA J. MORRIS Page 2

HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST 1, Atlanta, Georgia 5/1/17–10/31/17 Applied analytical and professional expertise to multiple personnel disciplines. Conducted research on various personnel matters and complies data, citing sources used to analyze data or information to produce reports and other documents. Coordinates and conducts training on human resource program related topics and issues. Designed and produced customized reports and other documents as needed. Ensured organizational compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements. Identified current and prospective staffing requirements, prepared and posted notices and advertisements, collected and screened applications, and extended offers. Initiated and conducted research on various personnel issues. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT JUVENILE JUSTICE

HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST 2, Decatur, Georgia 11/16/13–4/30/17 Senior Kronos Manager; implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. Developed and delivered Kronos training for facility Supervisors and HR Department, to include basic functionality, attendance, and/or accrual modules. Ensured adherence to Federal Standards of FLSA. Facilitated and completed timecard audits to identify potential errors and develop/distribute reports outlining information requiring attention. Completed leave extractions to ensure leave accruals were accurate and correspond with PeopleSoft. Conducted payroll reconciliation to ensure hours submitted through Kronos match hours paid; If hours do not match, identified and documented reasons. Managed the creation and on-going administration of Queries and Workforce Genies. Completed quarterly payroll payouts for over 3,000 employees with an average payout of $750,000.00. Audited timecards, Time and Attendance Error Report, and managed Kronos email customer service help desk. Supported employee relations for the department including, employee counseling and coaching, complaint/grievance investigations, unlawful discrimination or harassment charges, reviewing and recommending corrective/disciplinary action, EEOC charges, and unemployment hearings. GEORGIA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR II (AOC), Atlanta, Georgia 7/15/13–11/16/13 Supervised a team of two, Account Paraprofessional and Administrative Assistant. HR representative processed and facilitated transactions utilizing Personnel Action Requests (PA’s) for new hires, employee data updates and position data updates. Coordinated the regional recruitment and hiring process for all 53 positions, including job fairs and orientation. Developed relationships with direct placement companies, advertised job announcements on applicant tracking systems such as Taleo, agency websites and job specific entities. Created job descriptions, analyzed classification and compensation for job titles within the state agency. Facilitated new hire orientation program, including medical and dental benefits, short/long term disability, life insurance, administrative policies and procedures and coordinated training programs. Advised staff on personnel administrative matters, i.e., managed and monitored employee relations, benefits and leave administration. Managed performance management, grievances, and complaint process. Provided consultation, support and training to all levels of management on personnel policies, practices, procedures and related decisions. Conducted research on various personnel matters, analyzed data and conducted special projects. Monitored salary administration and regional operating budgets. Monitored and coordinated the Regional Inventory records and Asset Management system.

OPERATIONS ANALYSIS TECHNICIAN, Atlanta, Georgia 4/16/11–7/15/13

(Dual responsibilities of managing the vacant AOC HR position above) Full cycle recruitment including approvals, posting, screening, testing, setting up interviews, completing new-hire paperwork, conducting employee orientations. administering skills assess test to quantify applicants proficiency and abilities. Maintained personnel files, processed payroll transactions, Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state health benefits. Served as liaison for Employee/management relations. Analyzed Authorizations and Invoices in the system, Georgia Rehabilitation On-Line Work

(GROW) to identify inconsistencies and make or arrange for corrections or adjustments in a timely manner. Worked with Regional Contract Specialist in researching and approving potential vendors. Confirmed that potential vendors were in compliance with state, federal, and departmental guidelines. Facilitated the resolution of authorization and invoice disputes between vendors and Region 3A staff. Verified vendor’s contracts in the Georgia Procurement Registry and oversaw eProcurement purchases for the department. Facilitate GROW training for all new-hires and prepared updates for current staff as needed. Developed and facilitated training for all Rehabilitation Assistants necessary to maintain efficient and effective work habits. Responded daily to email inquiries regarding resolutions of authorizations, technical and password resets, and conducted research to provide the most recent and accurate information. Liaison between Provider Standards, Rehabilitation Counselors and Assistants needing clarification on post-secondary and graduate information.