Human Resources (HR) Generalist leveraging over ** years of proven and progressive customer service experience in the government and civilian sectors, and the US Army. Adept at leading diverse teams in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in human resources operations, projects, processes, procedures, and management; payroll and employment benefits management; business, organizational, and leadership development; public relations and public speaking; personnel evaluation, recruiting, retention, formal and informal training, professional development, and management; and complex problem solving. Oversaw budget, equipment, assets, and programs while managing risk, safety, change, and quality assurance. Career supported by an MBA degree with a focus on HR Management and Services, and professional leadership and technical training.
Process Improvement
Conflict Resolution
Legal Research
Strategic Thinking Planning
Coordination Collaboration
Policy Implementation
Leadership Team Building
Oral Written Communication
Microsoft Office QuickBooks
EDUCATION TRAINING
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree Human Resources Management and Services
Strayer University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree Human Resources Management and Services
Post University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northrup Grummon Irving, TX
Human Resources Specialist (Call Center) (Full Time) 11/2024 – 03/2025
Works independently and performs a full array of highly skilled, complex, technical Human Resources functions.
Coordinates, plans, schedules, develops and implements a variety of work associated with the major HR functions including employee recruitment; performance management; compensation; benefits
Coordinates human resources information management and employee records management in addition to the functions of equal employment opportunity and labor relations
George Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA) Huntsville, AL
Human Resources (HR) Specialist (Full Time) 7/2015 – 6/2023
Conducted a full range of human resources support to include position management, position classification, suitability determinations, staffing requirements, internal and external recruitment and placement, labor and employee relations, and performance management.
Provided expert advice and counsel to assigned organizations regarding the most effective alignment of HR systems to support strategic goals and objectives; ultimately produced the results that best accomplished the organization's assigned missions
Key member of a team that identified the needs of customers, gauged customer satisfaction, and served as an integration point for all organizations
Ensure that all necessary documents (e.g., offer letters, contracts, tax forms) are ready and accurate.
Ensure that the new employee’s workspace is set up before their start date.
Collect and verify required documentation, such as identification and eligibility to work and ensure that new employees review and understand workplace policies, including anti-harassment, safety, and compliance protocols.
Tailor offer letters to reflect the specific role, salary, benefits, and other terms of employment and ensure that the offer complies with all legal and organizational policies.
Maintain organized records of all offer letters sent and accepted.
Encourage an open-door policy where employees feel comfortable approaching HR with concerns or suggestions and keep employees informed about company policies, changes, and initiatives that may affect them
Wylie (CAS) Huntsville, AL
Project Manager (part time) 3/2015 - 6/2015
Short- term while gov. clearance is approved.
collaborated and worked with other HR specialists to assist organizations with the implementation of their program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations required to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques two issues and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
conducted and managed advisory services in coaching, counseling, and taking appropriate actions regarding performance issues; advised leadership personnel on evaluation, feedback, and recognition techniques, the establishment of standards, aligning employee performance plans with organizational goals, and the overall adequacy and quality of employee performance plans
provided leadership and personnel with information and interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines; clarified guidelines when issues work complex and or involve more than one area of HR policy
JOANNE COLLINS PG. 2
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Atlanta, GA 5/14 – 8/14
Military Eligibility Exam Test Administrator (On Call)
Conducted and administered aptitude examinations at MEPS sites and high schools to individuals planning on entering the military services.
Prepared and distributed test materials; briefed applicants on all test taking policies and procedures through the utilization of excellent oral and written communication skills; established and maintained test room control and security
Transported, stored, and secured all accountable test materials; prepared applicant packets and ensured full accountability per established standard operating procedures
United States Army Various Locations 1/1994 – 1/2014
Senior Human Resources Manager
Directed all HR activities, processes, and procedures in support of an organization of over 5,000 personnel
Led team that extracted, analyzed, and reported data from various automated systems to develop a comprehensive and successful retention program
Oversaw and managed the reenlistment of 467 personnel in a 6-month time frame while deployed; ensured skilled and qualified personnel were retained, and resulted in the distribution of over $5M in bonuses
Arranged and coordinated a quarterly Executive Team Conference; developed and delivered an HR presentation that immediately obtained a 25% increase in personnel reenlistments; achieved 100% in all categories of the retention mission for the first time in 7 years
Senior Career Counselor
Researched, analyzed, and stayed current on changes and / or new requirements within guidance regulations, policies, and directives related to personnel retention; regularly briefed and guided senior leadership
Conducted regular training for over 2000 personnel regarding changes in retention qualifications and disqualifications, specific requirements, and guidance policies and procedures
Leveraged extensive knowledge, experience, and proficiency in the Defense Travel System; oversaw and managed domestic and overseas official travel arrangements for assigned personnel
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), SharePoint
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows