COMPETENCIES
Benefits Administration ● Employee Relations ● Employment Law ● Health & Safety
Performance Management ● Recruiting ● Training & Development Constance Wasson Barrett
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constance-barrett-68912a14 HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Performance with a pattern of dedication, passion and accountability. HR professional with over twenty years of experience in the Human Resources arena offering a continuous track record of exceptional performance. I adhere to a “Doctrine of Fairness” in balancing the needs of the Company and the Employee. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hart Energy Publishing June, 2022 - Present
Position: HR Director
Transformation of HR operations to more standardized, automated processes allowing for improved efficiencies within the department.
Accomplishments
Transitioned HR to 100% electronic records management.
Implemented HRIS system (Insperity/iSolved), streamlining HR / Payroll processes and providing self-service automation for employees. Later lead transition to PEO platform.
Implemented a new employee onboarding program that boosted new employee engagement.
Formulated a training program for senior staff addressing motivational issues and employee relations.
Assessed training needs and coordinated learning and development initiatives.
Development of new employment criteria to ensure continuous flow of suitable applicants.
Frontier International/New Tech Services January, 2019 – April, 2022 Position: HR Director, Western Hemisphere
Consolidation of HR services, benefits and payroll functions across multiple business entities and PEO platforms. Through the development of a unified approach, areas were identified in which to increase the quality and consistency of HR best practices, stream-lining processes and improving processing time. Functioned as a single, customer-focused quality service department. Oversee and manage the organization’s immigration program. Accomplishments
8% reduction in Payroll processing time. Transitioned multiple HRIS / payroll platforms to single platform streamlining HR and related payroll processes
Developed comprehensive recruiting and retention plans to meet the organization human capital needs and strategic goals. Defined recruiting, on-boarding, vetting and exit processes for use across all business units, managing full life-cycle talent acquisition.
Redesigned HR policies and procedures, created an operating mechanism that encouraged regulatory compliance, resulting in zero HR related regulatory violations. COMPETENCIES
Benefits Administration ● Employee Relations ● Employment Law ● Health & Safety Performance Management ● Recruiting ● Training & Development One Source Security and Sound June, 2016 – October, 2018 Position: Human Resources Director
Development and execution of HR strategies that align and support the overall business plan and strategic goals of organization. Collaborate with senior management to establish, implement and monitor both short-term and long-term strategies for driving business results. Support personnel in six locations across five states (Texas, Florida, California, North Carolina, Pennsylvania).
Accomplishments:
3% increase in Quality of Hire through the development of a recruiting framework encompassing job fairs, social networking, ambassadorship relationships with technical colleges, employee referral program, etc.
4.5% increase in Employee Satisfaction as a result of evaluation and rollout of enhanced employee health benefits.
5% increase in Internal Promotion Rate as a result of internal training, recognition, appraisals.
6% increase in Training Effectiveness.
9% reduction in Turnover Rate.
Tootsies, Inc. October, 2013 – May, 2016
Position: Human Resources Director
Focus on recruiting as well as ongoing development of organization communication and teamwork. Support personnel in three locations in two states; Texas, Georgia. Accomplishments:
5% reduction in payroll processing time via the onboarding and use of Paycom software.
Achieved a 12% increase in Employee Satisfaction.
Capture $10,000+ in benefit overpayments via reconciliation and prevented the potential loss of additional $15K+.
The Response Group September, 2011 – October, 2013 Position: Human Resources Manager
Start-up Human Resources department supporting 100+ employees in Texas, Louisiana and Alaska. Establish systematic procedures and record keeping systems for optimum efficiency. Manage and administer EPCC (Exploration and Production Contractors Consortium) ADC testing requirements. Oversee Workers Compensation program. Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues. Accomplishments:
10% reduction in payroll processing time through process evaluation and redesign.
3% increase in employee benefits enrollment through the re-evaluation and redesign of benefits program.
4% increase in Employee Satisfaction.