Accomplished HR Leader

Sandy B. Milton, SPHR

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Accomplished Human Resources Leader with experience managing all aspects of human resources and employee relations in a variety of industries, including multi-state operations and California. Able to communicate effectively, learn quickly, remain flexible and build trust-based relationships at all levels of an organization. Outstanding track record of exceeding KPI’s in Cost Reduction, Talent Management, Employee Engagement & Retention, Policy Development & Implementation, Training & Development, Investigation & Compliance Management.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Talent Acquisition/Retention

Safety/Risk Management

Training & Upskilling

Communications Skills

Critical Thinking

Thought Leadership

HR Metrics/Analytics

Legal Compliance

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Employee Engagement

Strategic Planning

Compensation & Benefits

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPHR Consulting, Powder Springs, GA February 2023 - Present

HR Consultant: Providing Human Resources Consulting Services to clients in a variety of industries. Services include:

Employee Handbook Review/Recommendations.

Policy and Procedure Review/Recommendations.

Pre-screening and interviewing of job candidates.

Development of Job Descriptions.

Benefits Analysis, Design, Development and Training/Open Enrollment Meetings.

Management Training Development and Delivery.

Employee Engagement Surveys, Analysis and Response.

Leave Administration and Reasonable Accommodation.

Internal Investigations and response to formal complaints and EEOC charges.

Visiting Nurse Health System, Atlanta, GA March 2022 – February 2023

Corporate Director of Human Resources: Brought in on a contract basis to evaluate HR department status and staff and make recommendations for improvement. Key accomplishments include:

Conducted full I-9 Audit on >400 active and >1200 terminated employees and corrected errors that could have resulted in more than $1,000,000.00 in fines.

Implemented improved benefits package by adding additional plans based on employee feedback.

Automated application, background check, onboarding process and professional license renewal processes.

Lead ongoing company compliance to the Federal Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare workers, including numerous policy changes, tracking and enforcement accommodations for employees with a religious or medical exemption.

Provided management training and coaching, investigated and resolved employee complaints.

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EarthLink, LLC, Atlanta, GA April 2019 – March 2022

Director of Human Resources: Total Human Resources responsibility for EarthLink under new ownership with primary responsibility for establishing policies and procedures, recruiting for key players during rapid company growth and cultivating company culture through establishment of employee engagement and recognition initiatives. Managed HR for employees in (9) US States including NY and CA, along with partners in India, South Africa and the Ukraine. Achievements include:

Recruited 35 new hires to key positions to facilitate company growth, while increasing DE&I headcount by 13%.

Conducted Compensation Market Analysis and updated salary ranges for all positions.

Overhauled Benefits package to include a more diversified 401(k) plan and implemented new HRIS, resulting in savings of over $200K.

Implemented new Applicant Tracking System, position requisition, performance management and hiring processes.

Lead company response to COVID-19 Pandemic, including policy development, recommendations to improve work environment cleanliness and safety improvements and all employee communications.

Achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.

McGee Eye Fashions, Inc., Marietta, GA December 2017 – April 2019

Director of Human Resources: Responsible for pioneering the HR Function at this family owned and operated business with 110 employees across thirty-one states. Major accomplishments include:

Publishing of the first comprehensive Employee Handbook within the first 90 days of employment.

Single-handedly implemented a completely new Benefits Package and Payroll system.

Moved organization to electronic timekeeping system including consolidation of vacation and sick time and electronic time off requests.

Southern Tea, LLC, Marietta, GA September 2014 – November 2017

Senior Human Resources Manager: Full HR responsibility for this 200-person 3-shift operation. Managed all aspects of Human Resources including recruiting, labor relations, benefits and salary administration, training, worker’s compensation, safety, training, and legal compliance. Lead successful negotiation of new union contract within first 90 days of employment and enhanced benefits program, designed & implemented goal-based Performance Management Program.

Gate Gourmet, Atlanta, GA December 2012 – September 2014

Senior Manager of Human Resources: Responsible for over 1600 employees in 5 different operating units of this world-wide airline catering company. Major job responsibilities: recruiting, employee relations, wellness programs, employee training, investigations, and maintaining a working relationship with the local Teamsters union. Supervised a staff of nine (9) HR professionals and non-exempt employees. Key Accomplishments include: reduction in hourly turnover of 10% year over year and savings in Unemployment Claims of over $200,000 annually.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Allatoona Chapter, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Foundation Chair – 2020-Present, College Relations Chair – 2019, President - 2018, President-Elect, 2017, Member, 2012-Present.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

ADP

UltiPro/UKG

PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Taleo

Ceridian

iCIMS

MS Office

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