Manufacturing-Focused HR Business Partner

ALIYIAH N. MINTER, MSHRM

205-***-**** *********@*****.***

Employee Relations Talent Acquisition Onboarding Talent Management Organizational Development Employee Benefits

Human Resources Business Partner with more than seven years of progressive HR experience supporting workforces of 1,200+ employees across manufacturing, nonprofit, staffing, retail, government, and corporate environments. Experienced supporting multi-state U.S. operations and Mexico, partnering with executive leadership on employee relations, compensation, organizational structure, HR compliance, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Proven success conducting workplace investigations, supporting classification and compensation initiatives, facilitating manager training, and implementing HR strategies that reduced employee turnover. Skilled in interpreting and applying federal and state employment laws while partnering with leaders to deliver compliant, business-focused HR solutions.

C Atlanta, GA

Winston-

HR TECHNOLOGY

WORK EXPERIENCE

Workday

Dayforce

ADP Workforce Now

UKG

SAP

Paylocity

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Reporting)

Human Resources Manager (Contract) POWER Grid Solutions

December 2025 – February 2026

Partnered with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives.

Guided employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and HR compliance.

Participated in annual compensation reviews and salary planning.

Supported benefits administration, leave management, onboarding, and policy interpretation.

Assisted with job description development, position evaluation, organizational restructuring initiatives, and workforce planning to align staffing with operational goals.

Assisted in reviewing organizational structures and position requirements to support workforce planning and classification initiatives.

Human Resources Business Partner (Contract) The ARC of St. Clair County, April 2025 – Dec. 2025

Assisted with employee lifecycle activities, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS updates, policy interpretation, and employee relations support.

Served as the primary HR Business Partner for managers and employees.

Administered benefits, Open Enrollment, COBRA, ACA reporting, FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation.

Conducted investigations, supported payroll coordination, facilitated orientations, and delivered manager training.

Partnered with leadership to improve employee engagement and retention.

Partnered with hiring managers and executive leadership to recruit and onboard high-impact talent while coordinating interview panels and selection processes.

Supported end-to-end payroll cycles, including inputting and validating employee data changes, supporting payroll legislation compliance, and assisting with internal and external payroll audits

Continued…

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Human Resource Management

Troy University, Sorrell College of Business

Alabama State University

B.S., Elementary Education

CORE COMPETENCIES

Employee Relations • HR Business Partnering • Benefits Administration • Open Enrollment • COBRA • ACA Reporting • FMLA • ADA • Workers' Compensation • Leave Administration • Talent Acquisition • Performance Management • Succession Planning• Workplace Investigations • EEOC • FLSA • Policy Development• Organizational Development • Position Classification •Workforce Planning • Classification & Compensation • HR Analytics• Payroll

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Employee Relations Partner (Contract) Michaels Stores Nov.

2023 – April 2024

Served as a trusted advisor to managers and business leaders by providing guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, and conflict resolution across multiple retail locations.

Conducted workplace investigations involving attendance, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, misconduct, and other employee concerns while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal and state employment laws.

Advised leaders on progressive discipline, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, documentation, and terminations to promote consistency and reduce organizational risk.

Reviewed investigation findings, identified trends, and provided recommendations to improve employee engagement, manager effectiveness, and workplace culture.

Interpreted and applied employment laws, including FLSA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, and company policies, to ensure compliant decision-making.

Supported organizational initiatives by coaching leaders on employee engagement, retention strategies, change management, and effective communication.

Human Resources Generalist Kforce Technology, April 2022 – Nov. 2023

Supported HR operations for workforces exceeding 1,200 employees across corporate, manufacturing, transportation, field, and remote environments throughout the United States and Mexico.

Served as the primary HR resource for managers and employees by guiding employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, and HR best practices.

Managed employee relations investigations involving attendance, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace conflict, and performance concerns while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Administered employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, STD, Long-Term Disability (LTD), Workers' Compensation, COBRA, Open Enrollment, and ACA reporting.

Supported full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions by posting jobs, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, preparing offer letters, and facilitating onboarding and new hire orientation.

Participated in annual compensation reviews and salary planning by assisting with pay recommendations and internal equity discussions.

Assisted with job description updates, organizational restructuring initiatives, workforce planning, and succession planning activities.

Analyzed employee relations trends, turnover data, and recruiting metrics, and provided recommendations to improve HR processes.

Developed and facilitated manager training on HR policies, performance management, documentation, and employment law compliance.

Built collaborative relationships with business leaders to improve employee engagement, strengthen workplace culture, and support retention initiatives.

Human Resources Generalist MOBIS Alabama May 2021 – April 2022

Supported HR operations for a Korean automotive manufacturer and sister company to Hyundai Motor Company, providing HR support for 50+ employees.

Managed employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, employee retention, and day-to-day HR support.

Coordinated full-cycle onboarding, new-hire orientation, benefits administration, leave management, and Workers' Compensation.

Contributed to HR startup initiatives by assisting with policy development, process improvements, and HR project management to establish scalable HR operations.

Benefits Specialist (Authorizer) Social Security Administration, Nov 2018 – May 2021

Determined eligibility for retirement, disability, survivor, and Medicare benefits by interpreting complex federal regulations and agency policies.

Reviewed case documentation, wage records, and supporting evidence to make accurate benefit determinations.

Resolved complex customer inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

ALIYIAH N. MINTER,MSHRM

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