Human Resources Resource

YVONNE KNIGHT

******.*.******.****@*****.*** 217-***-**** 7517 Harlan Walk, St. Louis, MO 63123 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Candidate Sourcing Organizational Transformation Change Management Accomplished HR Professional experienced in improving organizational initiatives through supporting human resources roles that incite business excellence. Facilitates human resource processes to improve operational efficiencies that translates into cost savings and increased revenue and productivity. Leverages exemplary tactical implementation abilities to access and improve human resource initiatives to retain superior talent and reduce turnover. Evaluates and reengineers systems to improve quality standards.

Core Competencies

• Payroll & Compensation

• Recruitment & Retention

• Training & Development

• Employment & Labor Law

• HRIS Management

• Organizational Development

• Cost & Expense Control

• Benefits Administration

• Workforce Planning

• Cultural Diversity

• Policy Development

• Corrective Action

• Investigations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE SALVATION ARMY Human Resource Manager

Midland Divisional Headquarters

(2023)

Responsible for providing direction and leadership to the human resources function, assistance and coaching to divisional leaders, and ensuring the human resources activities are conducted in an efficient, respectful, and compliant manner.

• Direct administration and assist with implementation of Midland Division staffing, compensation/benefits, HRIS, training, EEO/AA, DOT Compliance, Safety, health and security issues; work with management to plan and implement programs to meet personnel requirements supporting short and long-term organizational objectives.

• Develop, implement and maintain control of on-going HR policies, programs and procedures to foster understanding of and improvement in management, performance, supervisory and/or employee relations; review and resolve issues, provide DFB members, administrators, Corps Officers and designees’ advice on these policies, programs and procedures. Make regular reports of HR actions.

• Supervise HR staff; plan, assign and review assignments; counsel and/or coach staff; evaluate job performance; approve and/or recommend actions.

• Determine the need for, supervise and participate in the development and maintenance of HR programs, systems and studies. Submit recommendations to DFB for implementation.

• Analyze and prepare statistical reports, narrative reports, and/or publications for use in formulating goals and objectives.

• Oversee the staffing function by coordinating local recruiting efforts including but not limited to advertising, job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring appropriate applicants and develop recruiting toolkits for remote divisional locations, providing guidance when necessary.

• Conduct research to support legal action.

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GONZALEZ COMPANIES, LLC Human Resource Manager

(2020 – 2022)

Responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and working closely with each location and entity. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

• Manage recruiting system and processes through ATS, onboarding, background checks, and offer letters.

• Manage employees through company life cycle.

• Manage benefits, open enrollments, vendor reconciliation, and develop benefit enrollment guide.

• Interprets and create policies, assist, and advises employees about benefits and leave management.

• STD/LTD, FMLA process and procedure development.

• Manage continuing education enrollment & reporting, as well as monitor professional licensing.

• Maintain employees’ records in HRIS system, including performance and discipline.

• Maintain company procedures regarding human resources policies and practices.

• Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the organization through the human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance with federal and state law.

• Develop and maintain HRIS system using Paycor that meets senior leadership's informational needs.

• Devise new forms and/or workflows to improve efficiency.

• Assist with special projects, as necessary.

• Manage and track employee “Key Result Areas” and performance evaluations. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana, Champaign Human Resource Associate

(2004 – 2019)

Steer Human Resource (HR) administration in the School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics (SLCL), delivering HR guidance to SLCL Director, Executive Officers, faculty and staff. Serve as principal contact and liaison to campus HR offices, University Legal Counsel, Labor and Employee Relations, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), payroll and benefits offices, University Centers and other campus units. Interpret and apply University, College and SLCL policies and procedures and disseminate when necessary to SLCL administration, faculty and staff. Develop HR policies in coordination with the College of LAS and SLCL; ensure compliance of policies and procedures in accordance to Federal, State, USCIS and the University of Illinois. Manage and oversee HR staff of 1-4.

• Manage all aspects of hiring, termination and exit reviews, establishing strategic business direction for growth.

• Ensure departments and units’ compliance with Federal and State employment laws including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and I-9 employment eligibility status.

• Review and approve FMLA/VESSA applications and other paid and unpaid leaves for all employee classifications.

• Meet with executive officers to strategize on talent acquisition initiatives, ensuring competitiveness in the marketplace.

• Formulate and create job descriptions for hires and post them on university website.

• Resolve faculty, academic, and student conflicts, discipline matters in conjunction with the SLCL Director, Executive Officers and provide confidential personnel guidance to employees.

• Steer academic search processes including consulting with Executive Officers concerning appropriate methods for hiring and collecting required information for the University of Illinois’ hiring system.

• Facilitate SLCL, College and campus approvals, overseeing administrative duties of searches and document submission of search into campus hiring system.

• Serve on committees as an SLCL representative pertaining to HR related initiatives as requested by the SLCL Director, the College or the University.

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• Oversee the development and implementation of HR based software (HR Front-end) to improve processing of required HR transactions within SLCL.

• Develop and maintain budget $6-7M budget for HR functions hiring, raises, succession plans, and training. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana, Champaign Staff Clerk (VDL)

(1999– 2004)

Purchased supplies for ten laboratories in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) including but not limited to, purchase orders; WebCat stores orders; P-card orders and reconciliation; lab equipment orders; inventory; and obtaining and reviewing equipment quotes. Executed accounting duties including, statement reconciliation; travel, invoice, and journal vouchers; general accounts receivable, accounts payable; and cash sales. Directed and developed student employees.

• Managed DEA licensing and regulations for obtaining controlled substances and rabies immunization for faculty and staff.

• Composed and delivered memorandums of agreements between campus units and VDL in relation to research projects; obtaining and executing service agreements between various government agencies for diagnostic testing.

• Aided and informed laboratory employees about policies and procedures regarding supply purchases and inter- department and university account billing.

Prepared and processed purchase orders for ten labs in the VDL. Completed ad hoc projects and accounting duties including account reconciliation; journal, travel and invoice vouchers; general accounts receivable and accounts payable. Ensured university policies were adhered to regarding purchasing and inter- department/university account billings. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana, Champaign Account Tech I, University Press

(1998 – 1999)

Processed journal subscription orders from customers. Managed journal advertising placement in university-based journals. Book and journal permissions from university copyrighted materials. VILLAGE OF FITHIAN, Fithian, IL Village of Fithian Clerk – appointed

(2017 – 2019)

Supported Mayor and 6 board of trustees. Created and complied board packets for monthly meetings. Reviewed and prepared bills for pay approval. Created and revised ordinances. Created and updated policies and procedures. Filed documents through the court. Collected past due bills. Created and disseminated correspondence to Village residents. Ensured compliance with government and business entities.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum Laude,

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - expired HR Certification Institute Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - expired TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) HR Frontend, Blackboard, Eullucian, Banner, Hire Touch, Paycor Perform, Paycor Benefits, Paycor Recruiting, ADP Advantage, ADP Recruitment

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