Aaron Hoosier, PHR, SHRM-SCP
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Professional offering comprehensive experience developing HR functions, cultivating positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee and labor relations and developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Human Resources - HRBP
City Of Pearland
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained an"open door" policy to encourage employee communication and resolution of issues.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Developed comprehensive interviewing guides to improve candidate quality by evaluating both analytical and interpersonal attributes.
- Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
- Provided guidance and consultation to Department Directors to identify strategies to meet short and long-term business needs.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Served as a representative in various civic and community functions to further enhance City image and develop additional community engagement.
- Implemented On The Job Training Program in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission that enables the City of Pearland to be reimbursement of 50% of the hourly rate for candidates hired through this program to 400 hours.
HR Manager
Mobilink USA
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation, and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.
- Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Achieved regulatory compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation compliance, or safety.
- Implemented a behavioral-based performance management system to define expectations, standards, and key performance areas.
- Performed audits and deep document reviews to verify compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitored implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
- Investigated complaints from employees regarding discrimination, and Title VII.
- Archived 98% win rate with all unemployment claims for my area.
Director of Human Resources
Greenleaf Wholesale Florists
06.2017 - 12.2019
- HR Organization Leadership: Responsible for staffing, recruitment, benefits, executive compensation, training, leadership development, succession planning, HRIS, Payroll processing and regulatory compliance.
- Heavy emphasis on leading Greenleaf through rapid HR change, policy creation and transformation programs.
- Oversaw transition and implementation of Paylocity from ADP.
- Created paperless hiring process, and over saw creation of in-depth safety program.
- Responsible for 4.5 million dollars of yearly payroll processing.
- International HR Launch: Created HR organization - recruitment, staffing, on-boarding, training - for both expatriates and local national hires in Mexico.
- Helped to facilitate redesign of core business operations, including 2 site closures and 1 fast-track expansion.
- Over saw all Benefits Management, working hands on with broker of record lowing self funded healthcare cost by 2.4 million dollars.
- Oversaw 5500 audit and filing.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Directly managed and maintained company compliance regarding affirmative action plan.
- Selected medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance and workers compensation programs for employees.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
HR Business Consultant
Houston Dallas
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Planned, coordinated, and directed strategy for HR branding campaigns for clients.
- Planned and administered client's transition to paperless HR electronic employee files and payroll processing via Ceridian: Dayforce, GUSTO, Paylocity, and Paycom software Created employee training programs for clients.
HR Manager
Lowe's Companies, Inc
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Oversaw P&L for HR, management coaching/counseling, organizational development, succession planning, standard practices, compensation, and benefits.
- Developed and implemented in store recruiting program.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
- Conducted store-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Directly managed and maintained company compliance regarding store affirmative action plan
HR Manager
Pledge Demolishing
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Worked as sub contract under Universal Demolishing and Recycling supporting contracts with Exxon Mobile, Apache Drilling, Texas Railroad Commission and Ft. Polk, with heavy empathize on site Remediation and oilfield capping. Sourced, screened, and scheduled high quality pool of candidates for hiring managers to interview in timely manner for turnaround projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.
HR Manager
Aramark
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Came in as contract employee to oversee CBA negotiation at site level and work with home office to establish bigger HR presence on site. Managed OFCCP audit process and ensured affirmative action plan was being followed.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques per CBA.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits, and salary administration.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
Payroll Coordinator
JML Publishing & Marketing Services
04.2008 - 12.2011
- Prepared and processed payroll using PEO system SOI/TIMS.
- Compiled weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management.
- Super user with payroll system Paychex.
- Making updates to accounting system in Quickbooks with regards to payroll ledger.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
Austin, TX09.2012
Skills
- Labor relations
- Compensation and benefits
- Company organization
- Training programs
- Performance Appraisals
- Investigative oversight
- Team guidance
- Equal opportunities facilitation
- Succession planning
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Human resources
- Recruitment strategies
- Performance evaluation
- Learning management
- Benefits and compensation management
- Employee Appraisals
- Employee Retention
- Workforce Improvements
- Equal Opportunities Facilitation
- HR Systems
- Wages and Salary
- Labor Negotiations
- HR Metrics
- Training Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Accident Investigations
- Performance Review
- Workforce Trends and Analysis
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Staffing Regulatory Compliance
- Strategy Development
- Grievance Resolution
- Labor relations
- Learning Management
- Benefits Administration
- Business Legal Compliance
- Labor Legislation
- Human Resources Team Leadership
- Leadership Training
- Staff Recruitment
- Performance Appraisal Systems
- Orienting New Employees
- Unemployment Claims
- Policy Interpretation
- Advising Department Managers
- Retention Program Development
- Employee Feedback and Recognition
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Industry-Specific HR Regulations
- Human Resources Operations
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Forecast Employment Needs
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Analyzing and Modifying Compensation
Certification
Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)
Issued by HRCI
Certification ID 600690966PHR
SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Issued by SHRM
Certification ID 180491
Affiliations
Crisis Text Line:
April 2020 to Present •
Volunteer Crisis Counselor that uses crisis intervention methods to assist clients in crisis, with major focus on suicide prevention.
- Society of Human Resource Management
Work Availability
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Quote
Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Barbara Corcoran
Timeline
Human Resources - HRBP
City Of Pearland
01.2023 - 05.2023
HR Manager
Mobilink USA
05.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Human Resources
Greenleaf Wholesale Florists
06.2017 - 12.2019
HR Business Consultant
Houston Dallas
08.2015 - 05.2017
HR Manager
Lowe's Companies, Inc
01.2014 - 08.2015
HR Manager
Aramark
01.2013 - 09.2013
HR Manager
Pledge Demolishing
11.2011 - 04.2014
Payroll Coordinator
JML Publishing & Marketing Services
04.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)
Issued by HRCI
Certification ID 600690966PHR
SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Issued by SHRM
Certification ID 180491
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