HR Professional

Objective

Accomplished, seasoned Human Resources Business Partner with a passion to lead, inspire and develop others. Strong business acumen and proven track record of successful HR program/process execution. Strategic thinker with ability to achieve results while building relationships at all levels in the organization.

Experience

Highgate Hotels New Orleans, LA Feb 2025– Present

Human Resources Manager

Planning and coordinating the workforce to best use associates’ talents.

Assisting Associates and Managers on employee relations and other items such as ADA regulations, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, etc.

Promoting Highgate Hotels culture throughout hotel and beyond.

Train and maintaining company policies to all Associates.

Creating and maintaining new hire files and enter them in Dayforce for all incoming Associates.

Strategically plans and leads workforce initiatives to maximize talent utilization and operational efficiency across departments.

Grifols Biomat USA New Orleans, LA April 2022 – February 2025

Human Resources Business Partner

Prepared key business data analysis and makes recommendations to effectively communicate HR products, services and programs (benefits, compensation practices, etc.)

Ensured goals/objectives are set, communicated and are consistent with the business strategy.

Came up with new ways to measure employee morale and determine methods for improving overall employee satisfaction.

Acted as liaison between the company and outside legal and professional resources to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations.

Supported over regions HR services and initiatives from Global HR. (including states, LA, TX, AL, MS, FL, SC, AR, & TN)

Worked closely with management in the implementation of company-wide programs and initiatives such as organizational design and workforce planning.

Goodwill Industries of SELA New Orleans, LA Jan. 2021– March 2022

Human Resources Manager

Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.

Ensured compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.)

Resolved Team Members questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.

Acted as liaison between the company and outside legal and professional resources to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations.

Assisted in the development and administers various human resources compliance and procedures for all company personnel.

Managed employee relations activities and supports all department management teams in consistent application of Goodwill policies.

Established and maintained department records and reports.

Coordinated workers’ comp and automobile insurance claims.

Supported south Louisiana retail and contract region.

Loews New Orleans Hotel New Orleans, LA May 2018– Jan. 2021

Human Resources Manager

Planned and coordinated the workforce to best use employees’ talents.

Assisted Team Members on employee relations such as ADA regulations, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, etc.

Assisted Human Resources Director in developing annual budgets.

Promoted Loews culture throughout Hotel and beyond.

Trained and maintained company policies to all Team Members.

Created and maintained new hire files and enter them in Workday for all incoming Team Members.

Assisted company on Task Force Projects throughout the company. (including, states AZ, CA, & LA)

Salamander Hospitality (NOPSI Hotel) New Orleans, LA April 2017– May 2018

Human Resources Manager

Maintained confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.

Reviewed & Updated Wage Scale Annually

Assist Human Resources Director in developing annual budgets.

Provided career counseling to hourly employees and assisting in gathering information necessary to respond to any labor, legal, or unemployment issues.

Enforced and keep up to date with the current Equal Employment Opportunity standards.

Assisted Service Professionals on employee relations such as ADA regulations, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, etc.

Resolved Service Professionals questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.

Created and maintained new hire files and enter them in ADP.

Marriott International New Orleans, LA May 2012 – April 2017

Human Resources Generalist (New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center) (May 2013

Maintained confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.

Enforced and kept up to date with the current Equal Employment Opportunity standards.

Created and maintained new hire files and enter them in PeopleSoft.

Assisted on employee relations such as ADA regulations, FMLA, Workers’ Comp, etc.

Resolves Team Members questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.

Trained all new hires on Human Resources processes in regards to Marriott’s Brand Standards, local, state, federal laws, and policies.

Responded to questions, requests, and concerns from employees and management regarding company and Human Resources programs, policies, and guidelines.

Completed Marriott’s Supervisor SPIRIT Phase II in May 2014 & Obtained Host of the Month for July 2015.

Focused on WIGs, BLTs, ESS, & GSS to improve Hotel scores and Over Staff Satisfaction.

Worked on PeopleSoft, Atlas, Property Management System (PMS), E-Verify, Sterling Software, Marrpay Writer, myLearning, & Microsoft Excel.

New Hire Trainer (Renaissance Arts) (July 2012 – May 2013)

Created a training strategy for newer employees.

Managed, assisted, and ensured training for all new hire and current employees for the front office of Hotel.

Continued to aide leadership in front office with newer procedures, updated checklist, and software upgrades for fellow employees.

Selected as New Hire Trainer within 3 months of hired with company.

Night Audit (Renaissance Arts) (June 2012 – May 2013)

Reviewed all reservations and accounts before the role of new day.

Balanced and reviewed all market codes, banquets, sales and events, parking, and room charges throughout entire hotel.

Print and filed reports.

Front Desk Clerk (Renaissance Arts) (May 2012 – May 2013)

Processed guest(s) arrivals and departures, including all necessary payments.

Handled and coordinated room assignments and pre-arrivals.

Assisted guest with concerns, inquires of the local area and hotel amenities, and ensured a safe, secure environment.

Worked on Property Management System (PMS), Marsha, Micros, Sceris, CI-TY, GoConcierge, Microsoft Word, and Guestware.

Education

William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS August 2013

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Minor: Biology/Mental Health

President’s List (Feb & May 2013)

Responsibility House (Intake Specialist – Internship) Gretna, LA 2012 Semester

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