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Manager Human Resources

Location:
Tempe, AZ, 85748
Posted:
June 22, 2011

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Resume:

NoraZoë Woolridge

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Tucson, AZ 85748

520-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Relevant Achievements:

-Improved workforce retention by more than 25%via strategic recruitment & recognition initiatives

-Recruited all levels of employee for employers using the Pima County One Stop, tapping into knowledge on compensation, benefits, & career growth opportunities to best match appropriate job seekers

-Developed new Employee Handbook, ensuring clarity & consistency in expectations & responses

-Implemented use of online Learning Management System, creating buy in via demonstrated efficiency

-Facilitated the offering of a value-added, voluntary participation employee benefit program to workforce

-Assessed workforce member earnings compared to competitors; provided informed analysis to leadership

-Streamlined hiring process, adding layer of screening expertise to assist departmental management

-Identified & rectified payroll reductions (garnishment, etc.) issues, eliminating need for retroactive correction

-Coordinated cross-training efforts to increase employee utilization & support alignment within functions

-Created workforce development plan, providing range of training on relevant soft & more technical skills

-Provided informed referrals to & information about community resources in response to noted challenges

Qualifying Skills:

-Recruiting employees at all levels -Unifying groups via alignment with goals/objectives

-Implementing workforce recognition programs -Writing/editing policies & employee manuals

-Designing workforce development initiatives -Training/orienting workforce members

-Negotiating salaries based on labor market -Administering benefit programs

-Effectively communicating with all levels of employee -Screening candidates per needs/standards

-Ensuring compliance with regulations/requirements -Providing staffing analyses to C-level management

-Maintaining understanding of employment climate -Using HRIS programs (PeopleSoft, etc.)

-Assessing classifications & salary schedules -Responding to UI claims appropriately

-Maintaining compliance with FMLA, FSLA, ADA, etc.-Maintaining high caliber employee relations

Supporting Abilities:

-Adhering to budgetary guidelines -Processing payroll accurately (QuickBooks, ADP)

-Maximizing resources across function areas -Managing accounting functions with efficiency

-Producing tax & related forms/reports -Facilitating withholding/payment of garnishments

-Following GAAP & established procedures -Accurately recording A/P & A/R transactions

Professional Memberships:

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

National Business Officers Association (NBOA)

Recent Professional Experiences:

Business Office Associate 05/2011-present

Fountain of Life Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ

Instructor, HI-TECH Grant 05/2011-present

Pima Community College Tucson, AZ

Adjunct Instructor 03/2010-present

Brown-Mackie College Tucson, AZ

Business Manager/Director of Operations 08/2010-03/2011t

Fenster School Tucson, AZ

Workforce Development Instructor 05/2010-08/2010

Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona/Pima Co. Tucson, AZ

Human Resources Director 07/2008--12/2009

Spa One Tucson, AZ

Training Supervisor/Specialist (LMS Coordinator) 06/2005--07/2008

Community Partnership of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ

Program Coordinator/Workforce Development Specialist 12/2001-05/2005

University of Arizona/Pima Co. Tucson, AZ

Teacher/Advisor 07/2000-10/2001

Presidio School Tucson, AZ

Volunteer Coordinator/Program Manager 05/1996-05/2000

BISON Volunteers Lewisburg, PA

Formal Education:

Master’s of Business Administration 2007

University of Phoenix Tucson, AZ

Master’s of Education, Counseling 2005

(additional 18 graduate credits, Public Administration)

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ

Bachelor’s of Arts, English & Bachelor’s of Science, Education 2000

Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA

Supporting Professional Experiences:

Content & Design Expert (LMS Focus) 10/2008-01/2010

eStudioforLearning.com Tucson, AZ

Tutor/Academic Specialist 05/2003-08/2008

Club Z! & Tucson Tutors Tucson, AZ

Counselor/Coordinator/Manager 10/2001-10/2007

New Beginnings for Women & Children Tucson, AZ

Curriculum Developer/Master Teacher 02/2002-05/2004

Teachingplans.com Tucson, AZ

Recent Volunteer Involvement:

Humane Society of Southern Arizona 2003-2009

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 2005-2008

Cold Wet Noses (dog rescue) 2004-2007

Mentally Ill Kids in Distress (MIKID) 2004-2006

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southern Arizona 2003-2005

Excellent professional references available; please request.



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