SHAWNE ARMSTRONG
Mebane,NC
Summary
Dynamic Senior HR Manager with a decade of leadership experience spanning diverse industries such as military, higher education, technical, manufacturing, IT solutions, and government contracts. Equipped with a Master of Science in Human Resource Development, Scrum Master Certification, PeopleSoft proficiency, and a Graduate Certificate in Inclusion & Diversity Strategy. Proven track record in managing budgets exceeding $25M, overseeing 60 employees, and providing HR support to 3,500 personnel during military service. Recognized for spearheading over 40 professional development sessions on HRMS and HRIS software, catering to virtual classes of up to 25 students. Adept at enhancing business operations through process automation and data management, particularly in streamlining and automating HR workflows like leave tracking systems. Renowned as an in-house subject matter expert, bringing valuable insights to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Scrum Master Certified
1
1
SQL
Work History
HR/Payroll Business Analyst
Winston Salem State University
2023.05 - Current
- Partnered and developed strategic planning with Human Resources, Payroll, Faculty Affairs, and Information Technology to implement key HR, Payroll and Faculty Affairs strategies and increase workflow efficiencies
- Devised strategies for training, onboarding, and other HR/Payroll special projects
- Subject Matter Expert on the following, SQL, Web Focus reporting, Ellucian Banner ERP, and Power BI
Head Of Human Resources
BGF Industries
2021.06 - 2023.05
- Collaborated with talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, records, employee relations, and AA/EEO compliance teams to devise and implement HR strategies, enhancing workflow efficiencies
- Strategized performance evaluation, staffing, training, onboarding, and various HR special projects
- Achieved a 2% decrease in attrition by utilizing an HR dashboard to monitor absenteeism, retention, turnover, and referrals
- Implemented a comprehensive, skills-based pay program fostering growth, development, and equity within the organization
- Realized cost savings exceeding $500K by introducing an internal applicant tracking system, facilitating the recruitment of over 200 employees
- Additionally, reduced benefit enrollment errors by 75% and enrollment time by 1.5 hours, resulting in a 15% increase in enrollment.
Director Of HR
Piedmont Community College
2020.04 - 2020.11
- Streamlined leave tracking, slashing processing time from 24 hours to just 30 minutes
- Managed over 500 HR transactions, encompassing retirement, leave of absence, benefits, workers' compensation, onboarding, and more
- Oversaw all Title IX investigations within a large staff of 350+ employees, operating within a $250M budget
- Evaluated HRIS and processes to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiencies, compliance, and employee satisfaction
- Spearheaded implementation of improved HR practices to align with organizational goals and enhance overall effectiveness.
Senior HRIS Analyst
Hyster Yale Group
2019.04 - 2020.04
- Spearheaded the transition to Workday software for a workforce of 7,000 employees, demonstrating expertise as the in-house specialist
- Engineered multiple HR metric reports to assess diversity, candidate influx, and quality, impacting over 2,500 candidates
- Authored comprehensive user manuals covering Skillsoft course integration, reporting protocols, and Adobe digital signature utilization
- Ensured system stability and alignment with HR strategy throughout HRIS software conversion
- Played a pivotal role in developing and implementing HRMS and HRIS systems, optimizing organizational processes and efficiency.
HRIS Analyst & Program Developer
CACI/IT Concepts
2017.01 - 2019.04
- Completed two projects enhancing HRIS systems, analyzing and optimizing processes
- Crafted over 45 professional development courses focused on HR procedures
- Created and finalized procedural documentation to ensure HRIS compliance and effective system management
- Assessed business system regulations and user requirements for the IPPS-A program, serving over 500K personnel
- Distributed evaluations to soldiers and employees to enhance Integrated Personnel and Pay System efficiency.
Senior Director/ Human Resources& Deputy Director
US Army
1999.01 - 2016.01
- Advised the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on classified briefs and media talking points
- Acted as the military liaison to the Afghan government, fostering cooperative relationships and training Afghan civilians on HR infrastructure
- Orchestrated the successful launch of the First Humanitarian Aid education assistance program, aiding 24K individuals within 90 days, with a budget exceeding $50M
- Conducted training for five Junior Management HR professionals on Government Services classification, while recruiting ten senior executives for division chief roles in a 250-employee HR division
- Directed program development and HR oversight for 60 employees, offering HR support to over 3.5K employees, with an annual budget of $2.3M and a construction budget of $120M.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Development
Master of Science - Strategic Security Affairs
Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education/History
Graduate Level Certificate - Inclusion And Diversity Strategy
Skills
- Employee Engagement
- Retention Strategies
- Leadership Coaching
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Surveys
- HR Initiatives & Programs
- People Management
- Team Leadership
- Data Analytics
- Operations Management
- Compliance
- Confidential Document Control
Certification
- Scrum Master Certification, Six Sigma Global Institute
- PeopleSoft Certification HCM 9.1, Oracle University
- IBM Kenexa Brass Ring Accreditations: Lead Manager, Onboarding, Talent Suite, Workbench
- SAP Success Factors SFX Accreditation: Foundations, Goal Management Administration, Performance Management Administration, and Workday HCM.
Timeline
HR/Payroll Business Analyst - Winston Salem State University
2023.05 - Current
Head Of Human Resources - BGF Industries
2021.06 - 2023.05
Director Of HR - Piedmont Community College
2020.04 - 2020.11
Senior HRIS Analyst - Hyster Yale Group
2019.04 - 2020.04
HRIS Analyst & Program Developer - CACI/IT Concepts
2017.01 - 2019.04
Senior Director/ Human Resources& Deputy Director - US Army
1999.01 - 2016.01
Villanova University - Master of Science, Human Resource Development
National Defense University - Master of Science, Strategic Security Affairs
West Virginia Wesleyan College - Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration
West Virginia Wesleyan College - Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education/History
Villanova University - Graduate Level Certificate, Inclusion And Diversity Strategy
- Scrum Master Certification, Six Sigma Global Institute
- PeopleSoft Certification HCM 9.1, Oracle University
- IBM Kenexa Brass Ring Accreditations: Lead Manager, Onboarding, Talent Suite, Workbench
- SAP Success Factors SFX Accreditation: Foundations, Goal Management Administration, Performance Management Administration, and Workday HCM.
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