Summary of Qualifications:
• FMLA/ADA/OSHA/COBRA/eVerify
• Unemployment Claims and Workers Compensation
• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
• EEO Laws/Practices • Compensation and Benefit Management
• Organizational Planning and Development
• Performance Mngmnt – Train, Develop, Coach
• ADP, BrassRing, PeopleSoft, SAP
Professional Achievements:
• Implementation of Donning & Doffing
• Streamlined HR Processes and insured Federal and State Compliance; Multi-State HR Administration
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• Restructured Organizational Reporting and Increased Employee Engagement
• Developed HR Department for start-up companies; HR Policy and Development Implementation
Education:
Sociology and Criminal Justice – BA; Dillard University, New Orleans, LA / 1992
Public Administration (HR Focus) – MA; San Diego State University, San Diego, CA / 1995
Safety and Health Management Courses – OSHA; Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA / 2008
Professional Work Experience:
Pilgrim’s: Complex HR Manager / Douglas, GA July 2011 – Present
• Manage administration of personnel policies and practices at the location
• Manage/conduct employee training and orientation programs
• Implement/administer compensation and benefits programs
• Work with management to plan, prioritize and implement strategic programs to meet HR requirements supporting short and long term business needs
• Implement effective safety, affirmative action and other employee relations programs
• Ensure adherence to all federal, state and local regulations governing human resources processes
• Develop direct reports and others to improve the organization's succession planning
• Listen to employees and managers to provide support and direction to ethical and values issues
• Maintain a customer focus throughout all the HR processes and deliverables, etc.
Washington Global Group: HR Consultant / Atlanta, GA
(Provide HR & Business Development Consultation) July 2009 – July 2011
• Compensation and Benefits
• New Hire Orientation
• Business to Business Sales ,,,,
• HR Topic Training
• Policy and Procedure implementation, etc.
Arizona Short Sale Office, LLC: HR Manager / Phoenix, AZ
(Responsible for constructing and implementing HR Department from the ground up) Sept 2008 – July 2009
• Full Life Cycle Recruitment
• Compensation and Benefits; Payroll
• Employee Relations
• Unemployment Claims/Hearings
• Safety and compliance training
• New Hire Orientation
• Exit Interview(s)
• Job Classifications and job descriptions
• HR Topic Training
• Policy and Procedure implementation/Employee Handbook/Employee of the Month program
• Job Task Analysis/Salary Surveys/Re-constructed Organization
• Worked directly w/ COO, GM and Department Heads, etc.
CH2M HILL OMI (City of Sandy Springs): Sr. HR Generalist & Safety Team Lead – Contract/ Sandy Springs, GA
(Responsible for administration of HR Dept functions and Safety Program) July 2007 – July 2008
• Acted as HR Manager; supervised staff of 2 – 3 employees
• Worked closely with both Police and Fire Department(s)
• Developed thorough working knowledge of Public Safety and CH2M HILL OMI schools of thought
• Managed both processes for recruiting, interviewing and evaluating applicant pool
• Maintained and facilitated partnerships with both public and private Directors and Department Heads
• Coached both managers and employees on sensitive issues
• Administered offer letters to candidates for both the City and CH2M HILL OMI
• Assured completion of all New Hire forms (W4, 1099, G4, I9); Utilized ADP HR system
• Administered random drug tests
• Maintained Safety Boards; managed Worker’s Comp Claims
• Administered, implemented and communicated benefit options to employees
• Worked directly with Insurance Brokers
• Conducted HR and Safety Trainings for CH2M staff
• Provided Compensation recommendations; conducted salary and benefit surveys
• Rolled out new supplemental insurance and wellness programs
• Reviewed HR policy and procedures; Made organizational recommendations
• Supervised employee write ups and disciplinary actions/Conflict resolution
• Conducted Exit Interviews, etc.
Jefferson Wells: Human Resources Generalist – Contract / Atlanta, GA
(Asst’d HR Director in maintaining all HR related matters) July 2005 – July 2006
• Full Life Cycle Financial Services and Technology Risk Management Recruiting
• Prepared all new-hire paperwork (i.e. offer letters, employment agreements, contracts)
• Conducted new-hire orientation and training
• Monitored AA and EEO compliance
• Maintained Policy & Procedures, Compensation & Benefits and Employee handbooks
• Developed retention initiatives and assessed staffing needs
• Processed all new hire paperwork (W4, W9, I9 and GA State forms)
• Processed terminations and conducted Exit Interviews
• Re-imaged and distributed lap tops
• Created and maintain HR database(s)
• Documented and tracked terminations for State Unemployment purposes
• Prepared HR Management reports
• Processed interim benefit changes (i.e. Disability, LOA, FMLA)
• Created, maintained, and controlled personnel, benefit, and evaluation files
• Prepared HR correspondence (i.e. promotions, payroll, category changes), etc.
Delta Global Services: Human Resources Administrator – Contract / SeaTac Airport, WA
(Human Resources Representative and Office Manager for start-up operation) Aug 2004 – June 2005
• Full Life Cycle Recruiting
• Interviewed candidates for employment; completed all new hire paperwork
• Conducted job fairs
• Conducted employee orientation and safety trainings
• Monitored, recorded, input and distributed weekly payroll
• Conducted open enrollment seminars
• Administered benefits and answered questions
• Liaison for employees and management
• Resolved employee conflicts, etc.