Human Resources Project Management

Dr. Tamitra G. Cole

**** ******* **** ******* • McCalla, AL 35111 • *******@*****.*** • 205-***-****

Human Resources Professional / Management Leadership

Objective: To exercise my strong organizational skills, project management skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, associate engagement, benefit administration, and overall HR/ Management skills to improve the company culture, expand associate related programs, increase production efficiency, and employee morale within the organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Outstanding communication skills, written and oral

Highly organized, extremely dependable, and adaptable

Supports a team environment, collaborative

Strong leadership and project management skills

Self-motivated and extremely optimistic

Research information management, critical thinking skills

Coaching, professional development, performance management, presentations, training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Eissmann Automotive Group Pell City, AL June 2023 to Current

HR Manager

Responsible for the successful operation of the HR Department within a modern, fast-growing competitive organization, including compliance with labor law, establishment and enforcement of company policies, related disciplinary action, recruiting, training, etc.

Strong interaction with the other EGA US/European operations, to communicate in terms of a globally adapted HR-system issues

Strategic partner and in-house consultant to upper management and counterpart managers

Responsibility for development and coaching of salaried employees in their perimeter.

Lead cultural change management

Supervisory responsibilities such as: interviewing and hiring new employees, conducting performance reviews, planning and directing work, discipline of employees, motivating and educating subordinates, guiding and supporting employees in their professional development and other leadership responsibilities

Responsible for conducting within the IATF Audit Standards

Oversee and manage our industrial relations with local employee representatives

Understand business processes as it relates to correct manning levels and required skills

Creating succession plans to support internal mobility and career growth

Collect information and prepare reports in line with Group HR policies for month-end figures and follow up indicators

Execute annual performance dialogue and coordinate with department managers to schedule training as needed

Lear Corporation Vance, AL May 2020 to May 2023

Assistant HR Manager/Interim HR Manager

Lead and performed investigations; Initiated and investigated allegations of harassment, discrimination, and/or inappropriate conduct

Monitored and managed employee events to enhance employee morale for multiple sites

Coordinated and developed management training in regard to interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, developmental, and sexual harassment

Coordinated and conducted training for Lear employees and staff in regard to soft skills, drug awareness, safety, etc.

Completed paperwork and reports as required or requested with due diligence for multiple sites

Assisted with developing and implementing cost-saving ideas and strategies for Lear Tuscaloosa

Explained company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants

Recorded data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, logistics, absences, counseling issues, and dates of and reasons for terminations

Answered questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information

Coached employees on issues pertaining to conflict resolution and employee performance

Maintained the confidentiality of the HR department in regard to employee disclosures and issues

Ran weekly reports for multiple facilities to report KPIs. Also attended and presented at monthly Ops meeting to report the company’s financials and action items.

Identified barriers to implement new store programs, ensure compliance, practice fairness and consistency, inspire and motivate associates, and promote and engage diversity

Responsible for employee relations and ensured fair and consistent treatment throughout the plant

Autocar, LLC Center Point, AL May 2018 to Feb. 2020

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Responsible for payroll, recruiting, orientation, on-boarding, public relations, scheduling, and training

Lead and perform investigations

Monitor and manage employee events to enhance employee morale

Identify barriers to implement new store programs, ensure compliance, practice fairness and consistency, inspire and motivate associates, and promote and engage diversity

Responsible for employee relations and ensuring fair and consistent treatment throughout the plant

Lead Teams to boost employee morale, identify problems and concerns, and implement solutions and ideas

Serve as a liaison between associates and managers to provide conflict resolution and clarification of policies and procedures

Coach, monitor, and advise managers on complex disciplinary issues and counseling

Maintain and create communication boards to process effective communication throughout the plant (company announcements, birthday boards, etc…)

Create and distribute multiple reports, manage various projects

Plan and collaborate company events

Second in command to the Human Resources Director

Gestamp Alabama McCalla, AL Aug. 2016 to April 2018

Human Resources Generalist III/ Sr. H.R. Generalist

Responsible for employee relations, orientation, recruiting, and ensuring fair and consistent treatment throughout the plant

First point of contact for all associates including managers to provide advice and support on all employee relation issues

Lead the Spirit Team and Focus Group to boost employee morale, identify problems and concerns and implement solutions and ideas (mostly related to the Associate Satisfaction survey), project management

Serve as a liaison between associates and managers to provide conflict resolution and clarification of policies and procedures

Coach, monitor, and advise managers on complex disciplinary issues and counseling

Maintain and create communication boards to process effective communication throughout the plant (company announcements, birthday boards, etc…)

Lead and perform all investigations

Second in command to the Human Resources Manager

Lowe’s Home Improvement Birmingham, AL Jan. 2015 to Aug. 2016

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for payroll, recruiting, orientation, public relations, scheduling, and training

Lead and perform investigations

Promoted and engaged diversity

Monitored and managed employee events to enhance employee morale

Developed leadership skills of managers and senior managers

Identified barriers to implement new store programs, managed various projects, ensured compliance, practiced fairness and consistency, and inspired and motivated associates

ARD Logistics Cottondale, AL Sept. 2012 to Jan. 2015

HR Administrator

Supported and managed benefits for multiple sites

Payroll and benefits administration for 240+ associates, including 401(k), Blue Cross, Blue Shield health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, and incentive plans

Responsible for New Hire Orientation, onboarding associates, training, and project management

Interfaced with temporary support staffing agencies and on-site personnel

Administered the Peer Review Committee and provided feedback to each shift on behalf of the HR Manager and Director of Operations

Handled various other HR processes, including OSHA reporting, Payroll/HR reports, investigations, workers comp, recruiting/interviewing, and other items as directed by the HR Manager

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

State of AL Tuscaloosa, AL Feb. 2012 to Sept. 2012

AL Department of Transportation

ASA II (lateral transfer)

State of AL Tuscaloosa, AL Oct. 2010 to Feb. 2012

Tusc. County Health Department

ASAII/Medical Clerk

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa, AL Dec. 2009 to Oct. 2010

HR Volunteer

Lowe’s Home Center Northport, AL Dec. 2004 to Jul 2009

Collection Specialist

The Tuscaloosa News Tuscaloosa, AL Oct. 1999 to Dec. 2004

Classified Ad Representative

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Aug. 1995 to Aug. 1999

Student Worker

EDUCATION:

Doctorate, Management and Organizational Leadership

University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ December 2022

Masters, Human Resource Management

University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ August 2009

Bachelors, Political Science (Minor, General Business)

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL August 1999

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:

Study Abroad Program

Oxford University Oxford, England Jun 1998 to Aug. 1998

Pre-Law

Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa, AL Jan. 1994 to Jul. 1995

SKILLS AND TRAINING:

Certified in Speedwriting

Proficient in all Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to: MS Office, MS Word, MS Windows, Lotus, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Millennium 2000, Windows 7

Other programs such as: Netlinx, Compuclass, Sessions, Hummingbird, PeopleSoft, CPMS, CEMS, Road Map, IHOST, SNAP, Phalcon, BC/BS, Medicaid Secure site, ImmPRINT, TopGuard, Paycom, Kronos, Quest, First Advantage, E-Driver, Genesis, E-Verify, AOD, SAP, ADP, Concur, Net 2, Jobvite, Badge Design

10+ years of Customer Service expertise and experience

TRAININGS: Information Security Awareness, Privacy Policy, Emergency Preparedness, Civil Rights, Fee System, Phalcon, Workplace Harassment, Advanced Business Writing, Time Management, Performance Appraisal, Interview and Selection, Ethics Awareness, Employee Law, HR Communication, HR Change

References available upon request

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