Executive Assistant Human Resources

KAYLA TURNER

Winchester, VA ● 540-***-**** ● *************@*****.*** ● www.linkedin.com/in/knturner0210/ HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Versatile, results-driven, and self-motivated Human Resources Generalist & Business Partner with extensive talent acquisition, employee training, and management consulting experience. Adept at resolving conflicts, negotiating settlements, conducting investigations, providing legal support, and handling critical HR responsibilities. Thrive in action- driven environments demanding exceptional employee culture and a growth mindset. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Performance Management ● Employee Relations

● Engagement & Retention ● Succession Planning

● Organizational Development ● Compensation & Benefit Planning

● Diversity, Equity, Inclusion ● FMLA and Leave of Absence

● Learning & Development ● HIPAA

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

● Worked closely with the executive team to design and implement HRIS and programs to meet the needs of rapid human growth and sustainability for the organization: Grew the company from 26-47+ employees in 0.5 year

● Motivated and engaged employees and leaders to influence uptake of new initiatives of programs and processes through respect, active listening, trust building and coaching throughout the organization

● Facilitated change process across departments and national offices during unprecedented changes PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

Human Resources Generalist – BlueNovo, Inc.

Remote August 2021-Present

● Optimizes total rewards strategy that is fully aligned with the strategic plan, motivates performance, is market competitive, fiscally responsible, and supports the attraction and retention of high-performing talent

● Oversees the administration and optimization of employee benefit plans with a focus on retention and meaningful rewards, balanced with fiduciary responsibility

● Plans and manages recruitment and employee orientation, onboarding, transition, performance management, and retention plans

● Identifies and manages training and professional development opportunities

● Manage and analyze compensation plans and support annual salary reviews

● Provides cross-functional HR advice and counsel

● Provides coaching to managers on employee development best practices

● Collects feedback formally and informally and addresses issues

● Fosters the process of exchanging ideas and sharing knowledge

● Identifies potential employee-relations issues and takes necessary action

● Mitigates risks and the need for third-party representation as well as analyze trends and make proactive recommendations

● Coordinates and/or conducts employee-relations activities and programs

● Develops, communicates, and administers company policies, procedures, and practices Corporate Human Resources Analyst & Benefit Analyst – American Woodmark Remote May 2016-August 2021

● Researched, analyzed, and evaluated company-wide benefit programs

● Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring, and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols

● Migrated legacy HRIS system to new technology to minimize business impacts

● Developed content for internal company news & benefits communication platform

● Processed HSA and FSA payments, and handled all benefit premium payments

● Managed company scholarship program, EOI processes, employee service awards program, and wellness program

● Managed and processed the FMLA and short-term disability leave program

● Identified and executed opportunities to enhance AR processes to meet finance requirements

● Prepared spreadsheets using formulas, V-lookup, and other intermediate and advanced Microsoft Excel skills Executive Assistant – Valley Health

Winchester, VA August 2011 – May 2016

● Prepared presentations, materials, and documentation for executive meetings and engagements

● Gathered documents, data, and formulated analytics to prepare issues for discussion and reports for review

● Assisted, collaborated, and provided clerical support to auditors throughout the entire review process

● Organized and updated schedules for executives

● Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes EDUCATION

BA, Business – Human Resources Management – Western Governors University TECHNOLOGY

HRIS, Payroll & Benefits: Gusto, BambooHR, ADP, Replicon, ADP Now, Kronos Culture & Engagement: Karma, Leapsome, Lattice, JIRA Project Management: Asana, SmartSheets

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