Debi Justice
Peoria, AZ *****
advhzw@r.postjobfree.com
Human Resources Generalist
Professional in Human Resources for both turnaround and high-growth manufacturing and production organizations.
Extensive background as HR Generalist, including experience in employee relations, recruitment and retention, staff development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance.
Demonstrated success negotiating win-win compromises, documenting human resources activities, writing, and administering policies, job descriptions and management reports.
HR Skills
Employee Relations Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation & Onboarding
Employment Law File/Records Maintenance FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
Benefits Administration Performance Management Policy and procedure development
Payroll Safety & Security COVID-19 Support and Compliance
Professional Experience
HAPPY FLOORS
HR Generalist, June 2022 – February 2023
Perform daily functions of HR Department
Handling all aspects of employee relations – coaching supervisors, disciplinary meetings, investigations
Full cycle recruitment
Onboarding and off-boarding
Maintained employee electronic files and HRIS Paylocity
Enforcing Company policies and practices
Processing Unemployment Claims
PINNACLE AVIATION, INC
HR Manager, October 2021 to March 2022
Set up HR Department, organized files, record keeping
Work closely with employees and managers, provide support and guidance on various HR topics
Investigate and respond to employee relation issues, such as performance management, employee concerns, coaching, document actions taken
Guide and make recommendations to management on policy matters such as Benefits, I-9’s, Poster Requirements, Workman Comp, Record Keeping
On-boarding and training, to ensure a smooth transition and employee understanding
Documenting and processing terminations, created Exit Interview Procedure
Created forms: Status Change, Exit Interview, Employee List, Benefit Enrollment Document
Prepared and submitted 1094-C Report and 1095-C Forms for 2021
WW ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING LLC, Scottsdale, AZ
HR Manager, December 2020 to July 2021
Partner with Leadership Team to administer Human Resource Function
Investigate and resolve employee relation issues
Provide support and guidance to management and employees
Create and document HR policies and procedures
Created New Hire Orientation presentation
Responsible for recruiting and retaining staff
Maintains compliance with Federal, State and Local employment laws and regulations and recommends best practices
Administer benefits, FMLA, ADA, EEO, Workman Comp
GATESTONE & COMPANY, Phoenix, AZ
HR Generalist, March 2019 to December 2020
Responsible for US Human Resources functions for Arizona, Virginia, and Nebraska
Respond to HR inquiries from managers and employees
Onboarding new hires and facilitating new hire orientation
Understanding of FLSA, EEOC, ADA, DOL and legal matters as they relate to HR
Investigate and resolve employee relation issues
Respond to unemployment claims
Maintain personnel records in accordance with federal and state laws
Track and process leaves of absence (personal, FMLA, WC, etc.)
Responsible for COVID-19 Action Plan and support to managers and employees
Worked remotely during COVID – February thru December 2020
ZUMMIT PLASTICS, Phoenix, AZ
HR Specialist, November 2018 to January 2019
First level response support to managers and employees
Full-cycle recruitment for start-up manufacturing facility
Brought company into I-9 Compliance
Established and maintained employee files and confidentiality
Ensure compliance with safety and government postings
Created forms (Job Descriptions, Applications, Exit Interview, Attendance Logs, Organization Charts, etc.)
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
Lakeside Restaurant & Cantina – Owner/Human Resources/ Payroll – May 2002 to February 2018
Avnet, Inc. – Director of Human Resources – November 1992 – January 2002
American Express – Compensation Specialist – October 1990 – October 1992
Signal Processing Technologies – Personal Administrator – January 1989 – September 1990
EDUCATION: BS Degree in Business Management with emphasis in Human Resources Management from Colorado State University, Pueblo, Colorado. 3.51 GPA – graduated “With Distinction”
Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) October 1992
Certified Trainer by Zenger-Miller
Member of SHRM