Joyce Miller Ballard
704-***-**** ******************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Distinguished and versatile Regional Human Resources Specialist offering years of comprehensive experience in a broad range of HR related functions such as recruitment, staffing, talent management, workforce management, payroll, employee relations, project management, human capital, and business operations
EXPERIENCE
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools March 2022 – Present
Senior Secretary for Employee Relations
Processes weekly/monthly payroll, to include checking accuracy of employee timesheets and bonus payments.
Serves as a personal and confidential secretary to the Chief of Human Resource, Assistant Chief of HR/Director/Executive Director
Generates correspondence and maintains office communication.
Performs special projects and assignments as assigned
Prepares reports and summarizes information and data.
Responds to complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures.
Manage random DOT drug screen for the CMS school district
Manage wage audits for CMS.
Maintains accurate and detailed records, verifies the accuracy of information and research discrepancies and records information.
Respond to subpoena request from legal/media/public records, upload files to legal
Order and retrieve file vault files, logging files into file vault, sending files to file vault.
Uploading files to AppX systems.
Operates standard office machines such as typewriters, photocopiers, duplicating machines, telephones, calculators and computers.
Answer calls/conduct intakes/routing calls to the appropriate person.
Checking voicemail, employee relations inbox, rehire eligibility.
Participates in the duties related to the administration of an office, assists in preparing comprehensive reports and recommending improvements in workflow, procedures and use of equipment and forms.
Opens, sorts and distributes incoming mail including sending certified mail.
Utilizes positive human relation skills to interact with teachers, assistant principals, administrators, and other staff in fulfilling requests for assistance as appropriate.
Maintains calendars of activities and meetings
Acts as a receptionist, responds to requests and inquiries and assists visitors with directions and information.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Manage safe school’s compliance training
General Steel Drum July 2019 – January 2021
Human Resource Assistant/Admin Assistant
Processed invoices
Assisted with month-end inventories of raw materials and made adjustments to final reports
Directed visitors, incoming phone calls, mail and faxes to applicable persons
Assisted Inside Sales Representative
Reviewed, entry, revision, deletion, distribution and retrieval of ISO documents
Filed and maintained daily process audits and production paperwork
Prepared the week Process Summary Report
Issued the weekly detailed scrap and Downtime reports for Parts and Drum Line
Issued all ISO departmental indexes, document deletions and revision of all departments
Copied and made available all forms frequently used in the plant
Filed and maintained the Weekly Press Inspection, forklift inspections, oven charts and delivery reports
Completed monthly VOC/HAP report
Made necessary arrangements for drugs screen for perspective employees
Reviewed and verify I-9 and all new hire paperwork.
Conducted orientation with new employees to explain expectations, policies and procedures
Submitted all necessary changes to be processed to payroll, (i.e. change to address, benefits, pay increases, vacation schedules, terminations and new hires.)
Coordinated employee functions and recognition events including generating correspondence
Reported accurate time worked for temporary employees to agencies and for accounts payables
Maintained uniform invoicing approvals with tracking, and steel toe shoes
Issued, tracks, posts and files training records on employees
Issued all Training Verifications for new employees, new documents and document revisions
Reviewed daily time clock punches and enter approved PTO request
The BUDD Group March 2017 – August 2018
Landscape Field Service Coordinator
Responsible for the executive administration of operations in Landscape branch, performs administrative, financial and human resource activities Directed day-to-day office operations, providing fundamental support to company President and staff
Liaison for the branch and corporate office.
Responsible for processing the client billing for the branch.
Recruited qualified candidates through direct recruiting, referral programs, internet, advertising and community involvement.
Recommended qualified candidates to management by conducting initial interviews, conducting reference/background checks and monitoring drug screens.
Conducted new hire orientations.
Processed new hire paperwork and electronic documents accurately and promptly.
Created and maintains employee files according to Budd standards and legal requirements.
Processed and reconciles payroll.
Processed invoices for payment in a timely fashion.
Responded to unemployment claims.
Provided telephone coverage and may perform as dispatch operator during inclement weather.
Established various reports and documents to provide current personnel information and job costing.
Performed computer entry and file maintenance.
Performed other related duties as required and assigned.
Made AR calls as needed to track and manage AR appropriately to meet goals established by CFO.
The first point of contact in employee relations for Human Resource issues in the branch.
Assisted the Branch Manager to develop monthly and annual financial projection
Managed accounts payable, receivable, payroll and administrative budget. Prepared expense reports, purchased all hardware and software, performed application upgrades, and trained staff in use of office computer resources
Responsible for all electronic billing for company and accounts payable monthly expenditures for group homes and office
Administered the Human Resources Department and Employee Personnel records
Avis Budget Group April 2012 – January 2017
Administrative Assistant/Human Resource Assistant
Provide administrative support to City Manager; also support two locations (Asheville, NC & Greenville, SC totaling 100+ employees).
•Handled payroll, time and attendance for 60-80 personnel
•Processed background & driver license checks for prospective employees for all brands
•Responsible for screening & scheduling interviews for all prospective candidates
•Managed all travel arrangements for associates
•Organized office, including typing, copying, scanning, filing, faxing documents and answering telephones for team members
•Kept track of all Human Resources policies & procedures and update on regular basis
•Responsible for new hire orientation
•Processed all new hire paperwork and new hire videos as needed for both Avis and Budget
•Maintained employee files
•Responsible for all electronic billing for company and accounts payable monthly expenditures for the location, responsible and monitor invoices and expense reports
SKILLS
Reporting
Payroll
Excel
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Office Products
Quickbooks
Accounts Payable/Receiving
Excel Data/ Novell Systems
ServiceNow
Adobe
OnBase
Microsoft Visio
Attendance Tracking Systems
SAP
Concur
Workday
AppX
Kronos
NetSuite
Avionte
Budget Tracker
WinTeam
Cherwell
Hire Enterprise
Econometrix
Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive support for executive-level staff including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and effectively managing all essential tasks
Proven track record of accurately completing research, reporting, information management, marketing, and business-development efforts within budgetary requirements
Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to follow through on projects to completion with minimal supervision.
Well rounded background in human resources, operations and consumer affairs
Adept at coordinating and prioritizing multiple/conflicting assignments in order to meet deadlines
Competent in the handling of confidential information