Human Resources

Corey Norton

Clarksville, TN ***** • 931-***-**** • *****.*******@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/norton-corey

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Human Resources Professional Summary

Strategic Human Resources professional driving measurable business impact across the full employee lifecycle for workforces of 200–2,000+ employees. Partner with leadership to strengthen employee relations, ensure HR compliance, and optimize workforce planning, reducing organizational risk while improving productivity. Delivered operational efficiencies that increased HR process effectiveness by 75% and shortened time-to-fill roles by 20%, directly supporting business growth and continuity. Skilled in onboarding, employee engagement, and HRIS data management, enhancing new hire integration by 25% and boosting engagement participation from 10% to 32%. Experienced in employee relations investigations and regulatory compliance audits, achieving 98% policy adherence and implementing audit-ready HR documentation systems that protect the organization and support strategic decision-making.

Core Competencies

HR Compliance & Regulatory Audits Employee Relations & Investigations Recruitment Coordination & Talent Acquisition Support Onboarding & New Hire Integration HRIS Data Management & Reporting Labor Law Posting Compliance I-9 & Personnel Records Management Employee Engagement Programs Performance Management Support Policy Interpretation & Enforcement Workforce Planning & Staffing Process Improvement & HR Operations Documentation Control & Audit-Readiness Cross-Functional Collaboration Workday HRIS Microsoft Office Communication & Active Listening

Professional Experience

ARAMARK, Nashville, TN Feb 2023 – Jan 2026

Human Resources Generalist Coordinator III

Partnered with leadership on the full employee lifecycle for 200+ associates, including onboarding, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and terminations, ensuring 95% compliance with HR policies and employment laws, mitigating organizational risk and supporting workforce stability.

Designed and executed onboarding programs for 10–20 new hires per cohort, streamlining workflows and improving integration efficiency by 25%, accelerating productivity for new team members.

Led HR process improvement initiatives across recruiting, onboarding, and employee documentation, increasing operational efficiency by 75% and reducing administrative burden.

Directed labor law compliance projects, auditing HR bulletin boards for state, federal, and company postings, implementing monitoring checklists that restored compliance and reduced regulatory risk.

Managed personnel records audits, reconciling HRIS data, recovering missing I-9s and employment documentation, and implementing standardized tracking systems, establishing audit-ready records and reducing compliance risk.

Counseled managers and employees on leave processes (FMLA, personal, unpaid), ensuring legal compliance and accurate HRIS tracking, minimizing potential liabilities.

Partnered on employee relations investigations, developing recommendations and disciplinary documentation, resolving 10–15 cases annually with 98% policy compliance.

Developed standardized employee separation procedures, improving compliance and HR operational efficiency.

Trained seven managers on Workday HRIS and company policies, increasing system adoption, policy compliance, and HR decision-making effectiveness by 75%.

Analyzed workforce data and HRIS metrics to optimize staffing, supporting recruitment and allocation for 200+ employees, reducing time-to-fill by 20%.

Increased employee engagement survey participation from 10% to 32% through targeted engagement initiatives.

AMAZON, Nashville, TN Feb 2022 – December 2022

Human Resources Assistant III

Partnered with leadership to manage leave of absence, disability, and workers’ compensation cases for 2,000 associates, ensuring legal compliance, minimizing risk, and maintaining workforce continuity.

Led payroll and roster audits for 20–200 associates per roster, delivering actionable insights that improved payroll accuracy, compliance, and informed workforce decisions.

Investigated and resolved job abandonment and attendance point cases efficiently, averaging seven minutes per case, while providing policy guidance and coaching leadership, reducing compliance risks.

Streamlined HR workflows for payroll, onboarding, and employee documentation, increasing operational accuracy and enabling leadership to focus on strategic priorities.

AGERO, Clarksville, TN Mar 2019 – Feb 2022

Data Entry Specialist / Roadside Assistance Dispatcher

Directed emergency roadside assistance operations, achieving 80% operational efficiency and 95% customer satisfaction.

Maintained high-volume operational records with accuracy and compliance, supporting data-driven HR and operational decisions.

Supported onboarding and integration of new hires through structured training sessions.

Participated in provider communications pilot team, ensuring operational continuity and implementing process improvements.

Polk County School District / Antioch HS / Sycamore HS, TN Aug 2015 – Feb 2019

Science Teacher

Directed academic development for 210 students, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and policies.

Led conflict management and resolution, documenting interventions and coaching staff to promote fair practices.

Maintained confidentiality of sensitive records, upholding compliance and data privacy standards.

Delivered instruction and training in coaching, performance management, and HR-adjacent skills, enhancing staff capability.

Education

MBA, Business Administration & Human Resources Management Mar 2019 – Apr 2021

National University (Northcentral University), Scottsdale, AZ

B.A., Biology & Education Aug 2007 – Dec 2013

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN

Certifications & Professional Development

SHRM-CP (In Progress)

Human Resources Professional Development Certificate Feb 2025 – Nov 2025

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY

Professional Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society

Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

National Society of Leadership and Success

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