Employee Relations Human Resource

Tania Turnage

Phone: 414-***-****

E-mail: **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Motivated and results driven HR professional with 10 plus years of experience in full cycle HR management and employee relations. Skilled in fostering positive workplace environments, resolving complex employee issues, and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Overall expertise in policy development, compliance, and team leadership to drive employee engagement and organizational success.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Human Resource Management, Concordia University, Mequon, WI. 2013 - 2016

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Southwest Airlines Dallas, TX September 2021 – present

Compliance Specialist

·Assess background and/or fingerprint results and candidate applications by identifying discrepancies, inconsistencies, and areas potentially requiring clarification or additional investigation.

·Adjudicate background check results according to the Southwest background screening matrix by determining if any disqualifications exist to determine a Candidate’s eligibility for employment.

·Audit vendor performance by identifying errors or inefficiencies to confirm accuracy of results, ensure accountability, and resolve discrepancies.

·Track and review Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC) for permanent and temporary Employees by reviewing for hits, troubleshooting missing information, documenting in the HR system, and delivering results to the appropriate station.

·Process fingerprint hits by partnering with General Counsel to determine an individual’s compliance with Federal regulations and Southwest requirements and/or eligibility for SIDA clearance.

Employment Screening Coordinator (Contract) April 2021 – September 2021

Coordinated and manage background checks for full-time employees, consultants, and interns.

Maintained confidentiality of background check information with all applicable laws and regulations.

Prepared and maintain employee files.

Assisted the employment screening functional department with guidance and administrative processing. Including background check, pre-employment and education references, drug testing, and onboarding.

WIS International Inventory Service Coppell, TX October 2020 – September 2021

Recruiting Coordinator / Onboarding Specialist

·Assisted in talent acquisition efforts by scheduling interviews, performing basic resume and candidate screening.

·Oversaw the entire onboarding process with new hires following offer acceptance.

·Conducted background verifications for employment purposes, including employment reference checks, driving/criminal records, job-related credit checks, education and employment verifications, placement testing, onboarding trainings, pre-employment paperwork, IT system access.

·Ensured the 30, 60, 90-day surveys are completed by the new employee and manager, and addresses any 'areas of improvement’ feedback noted in the surveys.

·Track candidates and internal feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics, and other variables.

Korn Ferry International (TEVA Pharmaceuticals) Dallas, TX October 2018 – August 2020

Recruiting Coordinator

·Complex scheduling with all levels of stake holders across the globe ensuring candidate engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle via (phone, video, in-person) including travel.

·Send HR and/or recruiting-related correspondence, e.g., applications, forms, letters, offer letters, to include accuracy and data compliance, etc.

·Assisted in development of sourcing strategies including job posting, candidate pipelining and candidate pre- qualification techniques.

·Oversaw the entire onboarding process with new hires following offer acceptance.

·Conducted background verifications for employment purposes, including employment reference checks, driving/criminal records, job-related credit checks, education and employment verifications, placement testing, onboarding trainings, pre-employment paperwork, IT system access.

Milwaukee County Transit System Milwaukee, WI January 2017 – October 2018

Human Resources Coordinator

·Coordinated the overall employment function of Union Local 998 and Local 35 positions including recruitment, testing, interviewing, making recommendations for the selection and hiring of qualified individuals for all position vacancies.

·Administered the company’s internal job posting procedure, including preparation of job postings, seniority verification, testing, scoring, notification, and applicant selection in accordance with applicable Labor Contract provisions.

·Conducted the onboarding activities for newly hired employees, communicating and processing changes for newly promoted or transferred employees.

·Prepared confidential personnel action notices for all employees including new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers, reclassification, and separations.

·Conducted background verifications for employment purposes, including employment reference checks, driving/criminal records, job-related credit checks, education, and employment verifications.

Community Care Inc. Milwaukee, WI August 2016 – January 2017

Human Resource Representative

·Responsible for assisting new, current, and former employees to assist in the hiring, administration, and training processes.

·Provided administrative support to the recruitment and hiring process, including posting job openings, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, providing new hire paperwork, and performing onboarding training to new employees.

·Responded to employee inquiries, questions and complaints and guided and directed employee relations issues to support workforce analysis, performance management and other core HR functions.

·Provided human resource generalist guidance to managers and employees including talent management, payroll, FMLA, benefits, workers compensation, 401K, and OSHA compliance.

·Created and enforced HR policies and procedures across organization.

Independence First Milwaukee, WI January 2015 – July 2016

Employee Relations Coordinator

·Provided advice and coaching on employee relations issues, such as performance management, disciplinary processes, and legal.

·Assisted in the creation and enforcement of workplace policies.

·Fostered professional relationships by identifying and fixing issues, improved employee satisfaction, and supported performance management.

·Used data analytics to identify areas for upskilling and improved internal promotions.

·Provided training and development opportunities for employees to improve performance satisfaction.

Professional Skills:

HRIS Database (Workday, Icims, Salesforce, Peoplesoft,. Microsoft, Excel. Etc)

Conflict resolution, Coaching, Leadership

Data Analytics

Clear concise verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

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