Adream Reese
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Responsive Human Resources Business Partner III with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring business owners and managers from small to large-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner III
Mouser Electronics Inc.
03.2022 - Current
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 2500-employee company
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties
- Reviewed applicant qualifications and assisted management and recruiting with hiring needs and determining compensation and total package
- Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans
- Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and comply with legal requirements
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations and disciplinary procedures
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement
- Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business
- Engaged employees and conducted exit interviews to gain complete sense of satisfaction and areas in need of improvement
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions
- Served as representative in various civic and community functions to further enhance company image and develop additional business
- Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training program
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance
- Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions
- Supported market expansion initiatives while implementing process improvements to execute demand analysis and drive bottom-line growth
- Reduced process lags by accurately managing confidential records for staff members
- Coordinated activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance
- Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams
- Automated office operations while managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties
- Worked as effective team member while contributing to local and regional HR projects
- Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability
- Retained 100% protocol on management tools and procedural accuracy
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership while supporting sales planning initiatives
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management to keep parties informed.
Senior Human Resources Administrator
Pioneer Frozen Foods
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided orientation for new employees by providing information packets, reviewing company policies, explaining benefit programs and obtaining signatures for documents
- Researched health benefit plans and changed insurance brokers, obtaining better coverage and lower cost for employees
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes
- Completed termination paperwork and exit interviews
- Maintained physical and digital personnel records such as employment contracts and PTO requests
- Prepared payroll by calculating pay, distributing checks and maintaining payroll records
- Scheduled and performed candidate interviews and drafted offer sheets and employee agreements
- Created and posted internal and external job ads and maintained relationships with recruiting and staffing agencies for sourcing positions
- Assisted with negotiations for employee health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Worked with legal teams to update policies and procedures for employee handbooks
- Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
- Managed benefits enrollment by answering questions and aiding employees with login details
- Oversaw hiring, staffing and labor law compliance
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 250 new employees.
Human Resources Assistant
GAF Building Materials
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization
- Coordinated itineraries and scheduled appointments for human resources staff
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires
- Posted positions through approved recruitment channels
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews
- Prepared monthly, weekly, and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations
- Assisted with on-boarding process of 200 new hires
- Assisted with on-boarding process of 350 new hires
- Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees
- Assigned work activities for staff related to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files
- Converted employee status from temporary to permanent
- Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training program
- Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department
- Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.
Human Resources Generalist
Serenity Dental Spa
04.2010 - 09.2014
- Enabled transition of 250-350 employees from paper time sheets to electronic, eliminating manual time entry
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering sense of community within organization.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2020
Skills
- Personnel recruitment
- Compensation structuring
- Workforce improvements
- Company organization
- Equal opportunities facilitation
- Organizational Development
- Succession planning
- Recruitment
- Compensation and benefits
- Benefits administration
- Legal compliance
- Managing employee relations
- Improving compensation plans
- Integrating policies
- Coaching leadership
- Strategic planning
- Optimizing performance
- Policy Implementation
- Employee Retention
- Employee Relations
- Retention Strategies
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner III
Mouser Electronics Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Senior Human Resources Administrator
Pioneer Frozen Foods
07.2021 - 03.2022
Human Resources Assistant
GAF Building Materials
08.2016 - 12.2019
Human Resources Generalist
Serenity Dental Spa
04.2010 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix