Patience Renee’ Jones
Columbia SC 29223
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As an accomplished and motivated professional, I have over seventeen years of experience working within the Human Resources profession. I have developed the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to properly provide the support needed to ensure that the goals of an organization are met. I have developed professional relationships with colleagues on the Executive and Non-Executive level which has allowed me to contribute to organizational improvements, collaborative team efforts and overall growth of an organization.
Experience
University of South Carolina
HR Operations and Services Administration
November 2017-April 2023
Background Screening Manager
Background Screening Coordinator
Support the Background and Support Services team to ensure the University conducts appropriate background checks through the designated third-party vendor.
Order, review and return results of the Background Screening to the HR Contact.
Provide help to Candidates and HR contact regarding the Background Screening process.
Complete monthly billing to reimburse HR for all screenings conducted.
Conduct monthly Background Screening training to HR Contacts or other Staff to review the background screening process.
Maintain statistical reports regarding the number of background screenings ordered monthly, quarterly and yearly.
Assist with New Hire on-boarding processes.
Coordinated HR Employee Appreciation activities to promote employee and management engagement.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Human Resources Division
HR Coordinator
March 2014-November 2017
Performed Pre-employment Background Check reviews to ensure potential employees met the required employment qualifications.
Researched and reviewed pre-employment background cases with the HR Consultant to determine Pass/Fail status of case.
Collaborated with HR Talent Management staff to proactively retrieve required documentation to complete background screening.
Conducted weekly HR Audits of I-9 and E-Verify completions to ensure company compliance.
Coordinated TRICARE Security processing for internal and new employees requiring clearance.
Processed monthly invoices for Pre-employment Testing and other departmental costs.
Conducted weekly New Hire Orientation
Provided monthly training to Partnered Community Outreach Agencies on the external application process for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Human Resources Division
Employee Testing Specialist
April 2002- March 2014
Administered Corporate Pre-employment testing program.
Provided statistical reports to management.
Researched and interpreted applicant’s assessment histories
Reported test results and testing requirements to appropriate personnel.
Provided feedback and training recommendations to external and internal job applicants.
Tracked billing and prepared invoices for the HR Testing and Compliance department
Coordinated with temporary staffing agencies to provide pre-employment assessments and test results.
Coordinated selection and assessed training vendors for company training needs.
Analyzed data to determine company training needs Maintained and updated testing and training records.
Communicated staffing needs required to effectively proctor assessments in a timely manner.
Coordinated and facilitated large scale training to employees affected by reduction-in-force in the company.
Coordinated and facilitated the Test Taking Strategies and Resume’ Writing and Interviewing Skills class to BlueCross BlueShield employees as well as various community organizations.
Trained newly hired departmental staff on daily work procedures.
Coordinated and facilitated team building training for departmental meetings.
Education:
Webster University Columbia, SC
Master of Arts Human Resources Development
May 2012
Lincoln University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts
English May 1989
Skills:
Microsoft Word
Excel
Access
PowerPoint
Standard Office Equipment
PeopleSoft