Employee Relations & Labor Relations HR Advisor

Tameika Talisha Jones

Bryans Road, MD ***** 202-***-**** ******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Employee and Labor Relations (ER/LR) specialist and HR advisor with 6+ years of dedicated ER/LR casework supporting DoN and DoD organizations. Serve as a trusted consultant to senior leaders and supervisors on disciplinary and adverse actions, harassment matters, performance management, investigations/fact-finding, reasonable accommodation, grievance/ADR, and labor-management relations. Known for sound judgment, strict confidentiality, clear writing, and practical solutions that ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance with federal employment laws, regulations, and agency policy. Core Competencies

Employee Relations case management (conduct, performance, discipline, adverse actions)

Investigations support, fact-finding, documentation, and analytical case assessment

Grievances, appeals, ADR, and dispute resolution (including union-related matters)

Reasonable Accommodation and workplace/leave-related compliance support

Labor Relations: bargaining obligations, CBA interpretation, and management notifications

Policy/program development, workforce guidance, and executive-level correspondence

Stakeholder engagement with leadership, legal counsel, HR partners, and customers

Confidential handling of sensitive personnel information and PII Professional Experience

Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations), NH-III, Series 0201 Apr 2023 – Present Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Headquarters, Labor & Employee Relations Branch – Washington, DC (Telework/Remote)

Serve as a subject-matter expert on employee relations issues, including disciplinary and adverse actions, harassment matters, investigations support, and reasonable accommodation.

Advise managers and supervisors on ER/LR policies, procedures, and best practices; provide options-based counsel aligned to federal law, OPM/DoD/DoN policy, and due process requirements.

Draft, review, and finalize ER/LR documentation (counseling memoranda, proposals, decision letters, and management advisories) and route sensitive actions for legal review/concurrence.

Support and coordinate investigations and fact-finding by assembling documentation, identifying issues, analyzing evidence, and preparing case summaries for leadership and counsel.

Prepare responses to sensitive correspondence (e.g., union and Congressional inquiries) and develop/maintain administrative instructions and guidance materials for command-wide use.

Identify trends and systemic issues in casework and recommend corrective or preventive actions to improve consistency, compliance, and workforce outcomes.

Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive personnel and labor relations matters.

Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations & Benefits), GS-11, Series 0201 Oct 2022 – Apr 2023 Department of the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Civilian Human Resources Office (CHRO), Iwakuni Satellite Office – MCAS Iwakuni, Japan

Provided ER/LR advice and assistance to supervisors on conduct, leave abuse, and performance issues; recommended appropriate informal and formal actions.

Reviewed performance standards and completed appraisals for regulatory compliance; advised on documentation quality and defensibility.

Served as an advisor on cross-functional HR topics (awards, benefits, allowances, and related entitlements) to resolve employee issues and support mission readiness.

Coordinated case documentation, timelines, and stakeholder communication to support timely resolution of employee relations matters.

Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations), GS-12, Series 0201 Nov 2019 – Oct 2022 Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Headquarters, Labor/Employee Relations – Norfolk, VA

Provided comprehensive employee relations case management for conduct and performance issues, discipline/adverse actions, and grievance and dispute resolution.

Advised management and employees on rights/obligations under law, policy, and negotiated agreements; supported informal resolution with union representatives when appropriate.

Conducted fact-finding and analysis in cases involving conflicting or incomplete information; developed risk- informed recommendations and clear written products.

Provided guidance on work-life and leave programs (e.g., FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, Voluntary Leave Transfer) and reasonable accommodation coordination.

Supported labor relations requirements by advising on bargaining-unit notifications, bargaining obligations, and documentation for changes in conditions of employment. Human Resources Specialist (HR Advisor/Staffing/Classifications Support), GS-11, Series 0201 Dec 2018 – Nov 2019

Department of the Army, U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC), G-1 – Redstone Arsenal, AL

Served as a staff specialist delivering command-level HR advisory services; ensured correct application of regulations and policies affecting recruitment, placement, performance, and employee relations.

Advised managers on recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing, and documentation quality; supported accurate processing of personnel actions and staffing packages.

Researched and interpreted regulations and procedures to resolve complex HR issues; served as liaison between management, employees, and servicing HR organizations.

Supported workforce reshaping initiatives; assisted leaders in meeting labor obligations and timely union notifications while maintaining compliance with agreements and past practice. ACTEDS Intern, Human Resources Specialist, GS-09, Series 0201 Jul 2017 – Dec 2018 Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 (ACTEDS Program) – Fort Huachuca, AZ

Completed a competitive HR development program with training rotations in classification, staffing/recruitment, and management employee relations.

Applied OPM classification standards and conducted desk audits/reviews to determine series, title, and grade; advised managers on classification processes and documentation.

Supported competitive staffing actions in USA Staffing, including job analysis and announcement development; ensured veterans’ preference and eligibility determinations were accurate.

Performed entry-level employee relations research and case support, including drafting proposed action notices, coordinating documentation, and communicating procedures to stakeholders. Human Resources Specialist (Classification/Recruitment & Placement), GS-07, Series 0201 May 2017 – Jul 2017

Department of the Army, Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) – Fort Huachuca, AZ

Supported classification and staffing actions for serviced organizations; applied OPM standards and local policies to analyze position descriptions and staffing requests.

Used HR automation tools (e.g., DCPDS/FASCLASS/USA Staffing) and safeguarded PII while processing HR actions and documentation.

Human Resources Assistant, GS-05, Series 0203 Jan 2017 – May 2017 Department of the Army, San Jose Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) – Mountain View, CA

Processed enlistment and re-enlistment documentation, verified applicant data, and supported accurate records management in a high-volume customer service environment.

Operated automated fingerprinting systems and ensured data quality; provided applicants clear procedural guidance and safeguarded sensitive information.

Military Service

Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) Asset Manager Mar 2008 – Jul 2011 United States Marine Corps – MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Managed IMRL inventories using Local Asset Management Systems (LAMS) in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and AMMRL guidance.

Prepared shipping and accountability documents; reconciled and reported inventories, supported quarterly audits, and maintained accurate records for 10,000+ assets.

Trained subordinate IMRL asset managers and coordinated weekly with other managers and the Support Equipment Controlling Authority (SECA).

Additional Experience

Assistant to the Director of Community Relations Jun 2007 – Feb 2008 YMCA National Capital – Washington, DC

Prepared correspondence, meeting minutes, and reports; maintained tracking systems and supported scheduling and stakeholder communications.

Served as a front-line point of contact for inquiries and visitors; routed issues and maintained departmental records.

Legal Clerk (Summer Trainee) Jun 2003 – Aug 2003 Michael A. Dean & Associates Law Firm – Nassau, Bahamas

Conducted research and prepared legal correspondence and forms; maintained office files and ensured accuracy of completed documents.

Used Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access to support document preparation and records management. Education

Capella University – Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Minor: Human Resources), 2016 Training & Certifications

Employee Relations Level 2

Management Employee Relations

Labor Management Relations

Pay Settings

Basic Staffing

Basic Classification

HR Advisor

Marine Corps Basic Training Combat Training MOS School Affiliations

Delta Mu Delta (Member)

Honor Society (Member)

Wounded Warrior Project (Alumni)

Technical Skills

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) USA Staffing DCPDS HR automation systems (e.g., FASCLASS/LAMS)

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