Human Resources Employee Relations

Asha Woods

Detroit, MI 248-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Results-driven Human Resources professional with over 5 years of experience in employee relations, labor compliance, conflict resolution, and performance management. Strong background in union environments, contract interpretation, and improving workplace culture. Known for handling sensitive personnel matters with professionalism and confidentiality while ensuring organizational goals align with employee satisfaction and retention. Core Competencies

● Employee & Labor Relations

● Conflict Resolution & Investigations

● Performance Management & Coaching

● HR Policies & Compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEO)

● Union & Contract Negotiations

● Onboarding & Offboarding

● Workplace Accommodations

● HRIS Systems (e.g., Workday, ADP)

Professional Experience

Human Resources Specialist

Professional Group / MiddleMen LLC – Detroit, MI

January 2019 – Present

● Serve as primary point of contact for over 100 employees regarding HR issues, grievances, and contract-related concerns.

● Lead internal investigations regarding harassment, workplace accommodations, and disciplinary actions.

● Interpret union contracts and act as a liaison between management and union representatives during negotiations.

● Implement and monitor compliance with ADA accommodations, religious exemptions, and medical restrictions.

● Designed and rolled out performance improvement plans (PIPs) that reduced turnover by 18%.

● Conduct HR policy training for new supervisors and management, improving policy compliance.

HR Assistant / Administrative Support

DMC – Detroit, MI

June 2015 – December 2018

● Supported HR team in tracking employee attendance, preparing performance evaluations, and filing disciplinary records.

● Handled onboarding paperwork, background checks, and benefits enrollment for new hires.

● Maintained confidential personnel files and ensured compliance with HIPAA and company privacy policies.

● Assisted in preparing EEOC responses and organizing employee feedback meetings. Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration – Human Resources Focus Eastern Gateway Community College – Steubenville, OH Graduated: 2023

● Dean’s List, 2 years

● Coursework: Employment Law, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Behavior, HR Technology

Certifications

● FMLA & ADA Compliance Training – 2020

● Workplace Investigations Certification – 2020

Professional Highlights

● Played a key role in reversing a wrongful termination decision through proper documentation and grievance handling

● Successfully advocated for religious accommodation and reassignment of affected employee without legal escalation

● Developed trust among employees, resulting in more transparent reporting of HR issues and faster resolution

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