Summary:Solutions driven Human Resources professional with over 18+ years of experience seeking a dynamic position in a reputable organization that will allow me to use my strong relationship and critical thinking skills to deliver strategic expertise to customers and the business.
Expertise in: Benefits Administration, Budget Development & Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Relations/Investigations, HRIS and Payroll Systems and Internship Program Development.
Strength Finders Results: Input, Maximizer, Ideation, Relator, Positivity, Empathy, Connectedness, Learner, Intellection, Arranger.
Holds excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience:
Human Resources Manager August 2018 – Present 150 employees in North Carolina and Missouri
Partner with the company’s legal counsel, applicable vendors, and executive leaders to advise on all human resources related subjects including compliance, budget development, organizational development, talent and staffing management, payroll administration, benefits and wellness administration, training and development, safety compliance and office furniture management.
Holds two insurance plans which I administer in two different states.
Business acquisition human capital transition management of second RGA location in Missouri
Create and develop the Human Resources foundation for the company
Process weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
Write job descriptions and compensation review
Develop company policies to align with compliance standards and the company’s culture.
Administer benefits and wellness program for all full-time employees
Partnered with vendors to negotiate benefits offerings including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K and other voluntary benefits. Managed annual enrollment for employees.
Manage safety program including workers compensation, accident investigation and safety training.
Implement and administer the Culture Index tool for employee development and talent acquisition
Manage employee engagement initiatives: lead resource group, hosting employee appreciation functions and select and purchase service awards and gifts.
Negotiate and partner with staffing agency partners to select and hire temporary employees
Mentor and train management staff on employment law practices including employee selection, performance management, employee communication and termination practices.
Senior Human Resources Consultant March 2017 – August 2018 250+ employees
Provided consultative services regarding process improvement and implementation, talent acquisition and recruiting, HR efficiencies, employee engagement, and onboarding processes development.
Stay at home mom February 2016 – March 2017
Human Resources Generalist/HR Representative March 2001 – February 2016 1,200+ employees
Serviced white and blue collar employees across the CRVA including the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Time Warner Cable Arena (Facility Operations & Engineering), the Bojangles’ Coliseum & Ovens Auditorium and Business Support Services (Accounting, IT Research, and Security) client groups (over 500+ employees)
Provided partnership, leadership, and counsel to leaders to create and execute the strategy around workforce planning, organizational design, talent and performance management, training and development, compensation, benefits
Managed the company’s internship and City of Charlotte’s Mayor’s Youth Internship programs.
Managed the confidential investigation process of all employee relations issues, unemployment claims, sexual harassment, workers’ compensation, hostile work environment, and other employee relations issues while communicating findings and recommendations to management
Created and revised appropriate company policies as needed for Employee Handbook
Assisted with budget development and management
Developed ideas for marketing materials related to recruiting and ADA literature
Benefits Coordinator Rea Construction 1998 – 2001 Administered full benefit package for full-time employees and retirees including FMLA, STD and LTD.
- Administrator, practitioner, wellness program management and open enrollment process management.
- Have managed various retirement and investment plans included state and private, company funded and total employee contributions only.
- Have experience with managing ACA for designated employees. Also have administered FMLA, STD, LTD, Workers Compensation and other leave of absence policies.
- Have managed vacation, sick, and unpaid leave benefits. Have also managed rewards and recognition programs as well as employee events, outings and educational sessions.
Personnel Coordinator 1997 – 1998Responsible for payroll data entry, report development, benefit enrollment and employment verifications
Accomplishments:
Diversity & Inclusion - Committee member and contributor for the development and execution of Diversity programs - including workshop ideas and led individual breakout sessions
Recruiting - Led the recruiting strategy for the CRVA’s staffing needs for the 2012 Democratic National Convention (DNC). Fulfilled staffing needs within a 45 day timeline
Rewards & Recognition – Led the partnership to establish a new rewards and recognition policy and program.
Education:Pfeiffer University Charlotte, NC
Bachelor of Arts-Business Administration December 2006
Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR) - HR Certification Institute #600495047
Computer Software: ADP/Workforce Now, CBiz Payroll System, ICIMS Applicant Tracking, EBMS, SharePoint, E-Verify and Microsoft Office
Customer Service Training delivered from the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina
Society of Human Resources - National Chapter
Skills:
- Talent Acquisition & Full Cycle Recruitment
Job Description Writing & Compensation
Learning & Development
Policy Development/Interpretation
Pre-employment Screening