Tamekia Miles
Woodville,MS
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Specialist with a proven track record at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems, expertly managing Worker’s Compensation and FMLA compliance. Skilled in HR Analytics and Employee Relations, I significantly enhanced process efficiency and employee satisfaction. Demonstrated talent in navigating complex compliance landscapes and fostering robust employer-employee relationships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems
01.2021 - Current
- Served as a subject matter expert for ELMHS Worker’s Compensation program, reviewing injury reports, ensuring compliance with Office of Risk Management timelines, and entering claims into the HR database.
- Acted as a liaison between employees, supervisors, medical providers, and the Office of Worker’s Compensation, providing guidance on claims status and responding to inquiries related to each case.
- Administered all aspects of FMLA for ELMHS, including processing requests, ensuring compliance with employee notification provisions, and using LaGov HCM to determine eligibility and track absences.
Human Resource Analyst
Louisiana State Penitentiary
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Coordinated recruitment processes, including scheduling interviews, administering tests, and managing the LaCareers application process, ensuring candidate eligibility and qualification for vacant positions.
- Processed complex personnel and payroll actions, including appointments, promotions, transfers, and separations, while ensuring accurate and timely updates in LaGov and SAP HCM systems.
- Audited payroll records, resolved discrepancies, and generated off-cycle payroll checks, maintaining compliance with payroll deadlines and ensuring accurate employee compensation.
Housing Tenant Recertification Coordinator
St. John The Baptist Housing Authority
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Managed case files for over 250 families, determining eligibility, conducting annual re-certifications, and ensuring compliance with housing rules, criminal background checks, and sex offender screenings.
Deputy Clerk
Wilkinson County Tax Assessor's Office
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed monthly registration renewals, motor vehicle actions, and tax bill distributions, ensuring timely processing of payments, tax audits, and ledger preparation while maintaining accurate bookkeeping and payroll records.
Housing Manager
East Baton Rouge Housing Authority
01.2001 - 12.2011
- Managed and processed applicants from a waiting list of 1,000+ individuals across 14 housing developments, conducting eligibility assessments based on income, family size, criminal background, and sex offender checks.
- Coordinated and conducted move-in conferences for new program participants, ensuring compliance with housing regulations and providing ongoing case management support.
- Conducted annual tenant re-certifications, updated policies in response to housing rule changes, and liaised with HUD to ensure compliance with federal housing criteria, including equal employment opportunities for residents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2011
Skills
- Job Classification & Compensation Management
- Talent Acquisition/Recruitment
- Candidate Interviewing/Selection
- New Employee Onboarding & Orientation
- Payroll Administration
- Employee Benefits Management
- Employee Relations & Administration
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems
01.2021 - Current
Human Resource Analyst
Louisiana State Penitentiary
01.2013 - 12.2021
Housing Tenant Recertification Coordinator
St. John The Baptist Housing Authority
01.2012 - 12.2013
Deputy Clerk
Wilkinson County Tax Assessor's Office
01.2011 - 12.2012
Housing Manager
East Baton Rouge Housing Authority
01.2001 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
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