HR & Special Projects Leadership Professional

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Sonya T. Teasley, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR

**** *. ****** **** ****, Raymond, MS 39154 - 601-***-**** - *******@*******.*** - linkedin.com/in/sonya-traweek-teasley Result-oriented HR professional with experience leading teams and managing projects in multiple industries. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans, drive organizational growth, and improve operational efficiency. Seeking a challenging leadership role where I can leverage my expertise to achieve organizational objectives. Professional Experience

Special Projects Coordinator, Hinds Behavioral Health Services, MS April 2024 - present

Oversight of facility acquisition and contracting processes to secure building locations, i.e., MS State Hospital (MSH) CYCSU building. Worked with Agency’s management, facilities department, and MSH staff to ensure program buildout was compliant and met deadlines.

Oversight of the Agency’s second (2nd) Adult CSU building located on Hwy 18. Communicate weekly with Engineer, Architect, Construction Contractor and the Agency’s management and facilities staff to ensure program buildout was compliant and met deadlines.

Assist with recruiting of hard to fill positions by job posting via alternative methods i.e., Simply Hired, Monster, LinkedIn, etc., candidate sourcing via multiple databases and social media, interviewing, and onboarding. Ensure compliance with current employment laws and regulations while streamlining hiring procedures.

Assist Director of Administrative Services with special projects, ie, coordination of annual performance review results, implementation of new e-prescribe software, MDToolbox, MSDOT Transportation Grant application, and compiling various employee reports by gathering data from BTI payroll, Infinitime Time entry system, and other databases.

Coordinate the Agency’s safety initiatives across the organization by maintaining documentation and reporting of inspections and emergency drills

Support and communicate the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hinds Behavioral Health Services in all professional activities. Maintain strict adherence to departmental policies, quality assurance standards, and environmental and safety regulations.

Demonstrate adaptability and teamwork by effectively performing additional responsibilities as assigned in a dynamic organizational environment, i.e., serving as member of Agency’s Activity Committee, Retreat Planning Committee and Christmas Committee.

Director, Human Resources, MG Enterprises, LLC. and GreenWise, LLC., Madison, MS 2022 – February 2024

Implemented human resource policies, procedures, and employment law/regulations for two (2) companies, one being a start-up company.

Managed and created organization charts, job descriptions, monthly retention report, and policy and procedures.

Created employee handbook for both companies and created SOP’s.

Planned and coordinated all aspects of Company events including grand openings, orientation and training meetings.

Managed recruitment/retention programs, facilitated training initiatives, and fostered positive employee relations.

Interviewed potential employees, administered appropriate testing and conducted background checks.

Determined compliance with State of MS Medical Cannabis Program regulations by ensuring new hires held or obtained required license and received appropriate training in required timeframe.

Conducted field visits, stay interviews, and exit interviews to understand opportunities for improved retention.

Conducted and facilitated employee training sessions as needed.

Developed and administered the Performance Review program.

Administer the Company's benefits program from new hire enrollment, open enrollment, coverage changes and terminations, etc.

Manager, Human Resources, Hinds Behavioral Health Services, Jackson, MS 2017 - 2022

Partnered with executive staff to drive key human resource strategies, initiatives, and programs by providing expertise and guidance in administering human resource policies, procedures, and employment law/regulations.

Maintained established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Served as a member of the Agency's Special Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors.

Directed human resources activities in accordance with corporate policy and objectives and regulatory agencies such as the MS Department of Mental Health Standards of Operation.

Created and maintained accurate job descriptions and performance standards for all positions.

Oversaw the FMLA, Worker's Compensation and all other HR related programs for the Agency.

Managed compliance with State of MS Department of Mental Health regulations by ensuring all clinicians held or obtained required license and received mandated training during the required timeframe.

Developed annual required training plans tailored to each staff discipline based on DMH Standards of Operation.

Administered Performance Review program in coordination with Director of Administrative Services. Director, Human Resources, All American Check Cashing, Madison, MS 2010 - 2017

Partnered with C-level staff to drive key human resource strategies, initiatives, and programs by providing expertise and guidance in administering human resource policies, procedures, and employment law/regulations. 2

Sonya T. Teasley, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR

Planned and coordinated all Company events including week long new hire orientation, offsite holiday party, annual awards banquet, training meetings.

Managed recruiter, recruitment and retention initiatives, training opportunities and effective employee relations.

Interviewed potential employees, administer appropriate testing and conduct background checks.

Managed HRIS, Benefit program(s), Paid Time Off (PTO) and payroll/tax processing including OE and HRIS data entry.

Investigated associate complaints and disputes. Solve routine HR issues; modify procedures as appropriate.

Partnered in the facilitation of People Planning to evaluate internal candidates and identify high potential associates.

Conducted field visits, stay interviews, and exit interviews to understand opportunities for improved retention. Manager, Human Resources, Child Support Services of MS (Young Williams PC), Ridgeland, MS 2009 - 2010

Successfully recruited and filled 87+ Lead Attorney, Staff Attorney and Paralegal positions.

Provided expertise and problem resolution skills while providing exceptional guidance in administering human resource policies, procedures, and employment law/regulations

General Office Management responsibilities including bi-weekly time entry and benefit administration in HRIS; processing invoices and ensuring timely payment and balancing of petty cash account using QuickBooks. Consultant, Human Resources, Barbara Graves & Co., Ridgeland, MS 2007 - 2009 (contracted to All American Check Cashing)

Developed and guided the startup of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Developed all-inclusive Employee Handbook, Job Descriptions, and Operations manual.

Provided President with business management tools including organization charts, turnover and retention report, job descriptions, employee handbook, policy and procedures and operations manual. HR Generalist, Tower Automotive. Madison, MS 2005 -2007

Assisted Plant HR Manager in HR functions including recruiting, hiring, orientation and training of production workers.

Served as SOX Records and Retention Coordinator, assisted in data conversion from Cybershift to Kronos.

Managed FMLA, WC, and EH&S programs, including accident reporting and root cause determination. Office Manager, Southern Financial Solutions, Clinton, MS 2005

Assist with the startup of a new financial services provider company.

Managed daily operations including servicing of clients with their insurance and securities data needs. VP, Operations & Training (Co-Owner), PeoplePointe, Inc., Ridgeland, MS 2003 -2004

Co-developed the concept and startup of local staffing and HR consulting agency.

Recruited temporary administrative/clerical staff and professional level applicants for direct placement.

Consulted with local companies provided HR expertise in areas of P&P, handbook, & benefit administration. Sr. Benefits Specialist, AT&T Wireless Services (formerly Tritel Communications, Inc.), Jackson, MS (1999 -2003)

Developed the HR department handbook, policy, & benefit/HRIS programs for Start-up Company.

Functional HR Lead PeopleSoft upgrade/transition of benefits, policies and data during two mergers and integrations.

Administered and negotiated Corporate Employee Benefit Plans and COBRA/HIPAA/FMLA/STD/LTD programs.

Provided detailed documentation of HR processes to IT to use in HRIS development stages

Created and implemented PeopleSoft Position Management table and organizational rollup. Human Resource Representative, Entergy, Jackson, MS (1982 -1999)

HRIS and employee benefits professional assisted with implementation of PeopleSoft HRIS as a Super User.

Trained HR staff on HRIS data entry and report development.

Participated in development of online employee benefits enrollment process and monitored HRIS data for accuracy. Education & Professional Credentials

Mississippi College, Clinton, MS - May 1997. MBA; Belhaven College, Jackson, MS - May 1990. B.S.B.A.

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP); HRCI Professional in Human Resource (PHR)

Recipient of AT&T Wireless Circle of Excellence Chairman's Award

Notary Public

Competencies & Skills

Excellent Communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Applicant Tracking software, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Relias Learning Management training software, benefits enrollment/administration systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and to work independently, exercise initiative and independent judgement.

Strong knowledge of benefits administration, compliance, training, and employment law.

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