Human Resources Generalist
Resume:
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LaShawnda L. Pinkney
A dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience Administratively and in the Social Services and Human Services Field combined. A team player who effectively develops a rapport with customers and staff, researches and develops novel methods, sets priorities and resolves problems.
Location
Saint Augustine, FL
Phone
*********@*****.***
Experience
2022 - 2024 (Monday - Friday 40 hrs. per week)
City St. Augustine Human Resources Generalist St. Augustine, FL
Responsible for answering the main phone line for the department and acts as initial contact for Human Resources office visitors. Provides accurate messages from contacts.
Provided advertising, recruitment, screening, interviewing and when applicable testing of applicants.
Ensured that requisitions and employment files are processed in accordance with policies and procedures.
Responsible for answering inquiries regarding job openings and the intake of employment applications assuring that applications are complete and appropriately directed to openings.
Accurately logs or uploads all incoming paper applications to an online hiring platform.
Coordinated and reviewed background checks, testing, physicals, and other pre-employment procedures to assure compliance with employment standards and applicable federal and state laws including but not limited to ADA, EEO and USERRA.
Responsible for creating all new hire paperwork including personnel action forms, orientation packets, and personnel and medical files. Responsible for new employee orientation, enrolling and explaining City policies, procedures, and benefits to new employees and assuring that appropriate hire papers are completed.
Responsible for entering all new hires into MUNIS.
Responsible for entering all new employees into E-Verify and the State of Florida new hire reporting systems within three (3) days of hire.
Responsible for maintaining employee data in City works, including but not limited to, entering new hires, updating wages and positions, and inactivating employees.
Accurately maintains job codes and job description files. Ensures all new positions, job codes, and descriptions are entered into both Insight and Onboard in the Neogov system.
Responsible for responding to and completing verifications of employment in a timely manner.
Responsible for accurately recording and depositing direct insurance premium payments from employees, retirees, and COBRA continuants.
Responsible for initiating the collection of notifications as required.
Kept the Human Resources Director informed of inquiries, concerns and complaints from employees, applicants and citizens related to Human Resources responsibilities.
Uses systematic procedures according to the State of Florida for the storage, retrieval, retention and destruction of records.
Responsible for scanning and storing former employee files. Responsible for managing all fixed assets assigned to the Division.
Responsible for preparing Family Medical Leave Act and Leave of Absence notifications and tracking to ensure all required documentation is obtained.
Assist with maintaining central personnel files ensuring a continuous record of personnel, insurance, benefit, and worker's compensation claims matters.
Assist with year-end processes, including but not limited to, annual evaluations and open enrollment.
2013 - 2020 (Monday - Friday 50 hrs. per week with traveling) Community Housing Partners District Resident Services Supervisor FL
Assisted in recruiting, training and supervising staff.
Provided Stellar Customer Service, Professionalism and collaborative Teamwork.
Directly Supervised Resident Services Assistant, Resident Services coordinator and Resident Services Coordinator
Mandated Reporter to report any abuse, neglect or threatened harm to children.
Participated in scheduled internal and external meetings.
Independently or collaboratively with a team, participated in phone screenings, initial and face to face interviews.
Accurately completed and submitted staff timesheets.
Supervised, created and approved monthly marketing materials such as newsletters, calendars and flyers.
Developed partnerships and volunteers to contribute to the company’s mission.
Followed policies and procedure, including safe work practices.
Resolved and mediated routine concerns, complaints, conflicts or issues.
Monitored inventory and stock at various properties.
Creation and approval of Memorandum of Understanding with company partners.
Responsible for PowerPoint presentation for Departmental Training.
Assisted staff with case management of residents/clients.
Maintained files, intakes, records, service plans and referrals.
Developed appropriate working relationships with various agencies such as law enforcement, social service, local community agencies, schools, clinics, hospitals, and employers and employment agencies.
Regional Meetings conducted to ensure training.
Conducted Performance Evaluation for assigned staff.
Oversee and monitor monthly budgets, program files and audits.
Coordinated shift programs and services for the Florida Region
2008 - 2013 (Monday - Friday 40 hrs. per week & on call) Department of Children & Families Child Protective Investigator Palatka, FL
Demonstrated ability to adapt to a flexible schedule, accurate and timely documentation of all case activities, work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment, managing timelines.
Conducted diligent searches to locate emergency placements with relatives or other appropriate persons in cases where children have been identified as at risk; conducts diligent search for parents and/or relatives as applicable to each case.
Conducted relative, non-relative and home studies prior to establishing emergency placement.
Provided information and referrals to outside community, social service agencies, and related resources; assessed family for federal funding eligibility.
Maintained communication and involvement with law enforcement, legal agencies, and other entities of the judicial system.
Developed and presented status reports to court authorities; responded to and provided required documents for filing petitions; attended and testified at depositions, trials or other court functions as required.
Prepared various weekly/monthly/annual reports concerning activities performed, progress/status reports, and vehicle mileage.
Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor and management
Education
Florida Metropolitan University Jacksonville, FL
April 2013 Master Criminal Justice
April 2006 Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice
May 1990 St. Augustine High School Graduate
Community Engagement
Cultural and Quality of Life Chair West Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency -St. Augustine, FL
Developed partnerships and volunteers, such as law enforcement, commissioners, school board, churches and local businesses to contribute to the board’s mission.
Maintain accurate files and records of all community events.
Created and overseen event budget • Refer residents to various programs for employment, education, financial literacy, healthcare and community engagement needs available in the community.
Attended and Supported Executive Board Leadership by assisting in the development of community engagement.
Coordinated and Planned community events such as Brain Injury Awareness, Community Job Fair, Back to School Giveaway, Domestic Violence Luncheon, Cancer Walk, Thanksgiving Giveaway and Toys for Tots which promotes a better quality of life for the residents
References:
Vernon Pinkney Jr.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel United States Army 904-***-****
Robert Nimmions
West St. Augustine Community Redevelopment Chair
St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-***-****
Dwala Willis
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Department
St. Augustine FL 32084 904-***-****
Greg White, West Augustine Historical Community Development Corp
St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-***-****
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