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Amanda K. Blackmon

Benson,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented NC State business professional and graduate student with a proven track record in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. Experience in data visualization, statistical analysis, and SQL querying complements a strong foundational knowledge in data warehousing and predictive analytics. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to interpret and present complex data insights effectively. Committed to continuous learning while contributing to team success and supporting organizational objectives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Systems Data & Reporting Analyst

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2022 - Current
  • Perform duties related to Human Resources (HR) systems, reporting, and analysis for the University Budget Office in support of internal customers, management, and external agencies.
  • Liaise with the Office of Information Technology (OIT), EAS HR, University Human Resources, and campus partners on PeopleSoft (PS) HR budget issues, as well as on HR systems, including troubleshooting and resolving issues, and participating in fit-gap testing and campus training for PeopleSoft HR upgrades.
  • Functions as the HR subject-matter expert in support of the HR budget position, and salary distribution processing.
  • Serves as the primary contact and support for the HR Position Control Application, including troubleshooting issues with the OIT EAS HR group, testing when HR and/or Financials systems are upgraded, and supporting campus users with training as needed.
  • Responsible for the budget and salary distribution aspects of annual EHRA and SHRA salary increases, and other legislatively mandated salary adjustments. Includes creating estimates for different scenarios being explored, and working with the OIT EAS HR group and UHR on planning and implementing the annual salary increases and adjustments.
  • Coordinates and completes established HR reporting requirements, including the Quarterly Vacant Position Report, Monthly Salary Increase Report, Annual Salary and Position Survey, and others.
  • Coordinates and completes various internal and external budget requests as required. Includes established requests, like the Reconciliation of Subheads, calculation of the Budgeted Average Teaching Salary, and the calculation and analysis of the Special Benefits Pool rates, as well as ad-hoc requests.

Director of Human Resources

College of Education, NC State University
Raleigh, NC
03.2019 - Current
  • Collaborates with leadership to understand the college's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention
  • Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the college's human resource compliance and strategy needs
  • Monitors and ensures the college's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance
  • Directs classification, compensation, and leave; disciplinary matters; conflict resolution; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development efforts for the college
  • Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management
  • Supervises HR team by directing activities and monitoring performance
  • Identified and implemented employee relations practices to establish positive employer-employee relationships and boost employee morale
  • Created comprehensive orientation program to acquaint new employees with college programs, guidelines, policies and procedures
  • Developed hiring and recruitment practices to drive transparent and fair hiring processes for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job
  • Devised training programs for new and existing employees
  • Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff to boost passion for reaching goals and objectives within the college.

HR Specialist

College of Education, NC State University
Raleigh, NC
04.2015 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with administrators, department heads and staff on HR priorities, providing guidance and counsel on HR best practices for each department as designated within the overall mission for the college
  • Advised departments on HR needs in relation to the department's overall mission and goals along with appropriate interpretation of state, university, and college policies and procedures
  • Supported college's human resource needs through problem solving and troubleshooting
  • Supported college with HR practice development and program creation, including performance management and evaluations, job descriptions and salary ranges
  • Posted well-written vacancy announcements using available recruitment tools to attract talented, highly skilled job applicants
  • Strategized long-term business needs by driving employee feedback for process improvements
  • Assessed college's policies, making suggestions to improve work productivity, team collaboration, recruiting and hiring initiatives
  • Managed strategy for performance evaluation, corrective action and disciplinary measures.

Business Officer / Humanities & Social Sciences

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
11.2008 - 04.2015

Interim Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration

05.2009 - 06.2010
  • Provided expertise in and managed human resources and financial management operations for the college
  • Ensured efficient delivery of business services and proper interpretation of federal, state, university, and college policies and procedures
  • Directed the college business office ensuring efficient and effective operations, establishing sound business practices, and leading and developing business office staff
  • Provided expertise in strategic planning and organizational changes
  • Collaborated with academic leaders to reach strategic academic objectives through fiscal strategies and to develop and maintain an appropriate atmosphere for staff support and accountability
  • Developed and conducted group training sessions for departmental staff as needed in the areas of financial, administrative, and human resources management
  • Communicated information involving complex matters (both internal and external) using persuasion and negotiation as necessary
  • Assisted with identifying resources for funding requests and determining budget cuts.

HR Specialist / Humanities & Social Sciences

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
07.2006 - 11.2008
  • Oversaw the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, classification, compensation, and leave; disciplinary matters; conflict resolution; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
  • Established training programs for staff in all aspects of human resources and financial related topics as well as provided training to enhance workplace performance at all levels of staffing
  • Managed recruitment process for faculty and staff positions, assessed staffing needs and managed the classification process for all existing and new positions
  • Directed all aspects of performance management, successive discipline, and grievance procedures in accordance with university policies and procedures
  • Managed position budgeting process, vacant position reporting, and other special reports on salaries for faculty and staff within the college.

HR Specialist / HR Information

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
07.2004 - 07.2006
  • Served as an HR system policy/procedure expert for campus users
  • Provided technical HR system support to campus users to ensure timely and precise submission of HR actions
  • Reviewed actions entered by campus users into the HR system monthly for accuracy and appropriate documentation
  • Managed and discerned data in the HR System to ensure validity and clarity across HR ecosystem (Payroll, Benefits, Class & Comp, etc.)
  • Troubleshot complex discrepancies in data by understanding the flow of information between various systems and tools and worked with campus software engineers to resolve challenges
  • Assisted with the creation, testing, and implementation of system upgrades/enhancements and reporting tools; as well as creating user guides and providing training to campus users
  • Served as the University Family Medical, Family Illness, and Shared Leave Program Coordinator.

Administrative Manager

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
04.2002 - 07.2004

Office Assistant / Veterinary Medicine

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
07.1999 - 04.2002

Processing Assistant / Animal Science

NC State University
Raleigh, NC
11.1998 - 07.1999

Education

Master of Management, Risk & Analytics -

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2026

Graduate Certificate - Business Analytics

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2026

Graduate Certificate - SAP University Alliances Certificate

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Leadership & Management

William Peace University
01.2017

Certificate: Human Resources Management -

Duke University Continuing Studies
01.2008

Skills

  • Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
  • Creative thinking
  • Fiscal management
  • Data warehousing
  • Advanced analytics
  • SQL
  • Budget Analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Documentation
  • Problem solving
  • Budgeting techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Continuous improvement

Affiliations

  • College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)
  • Higher Education User Group (HEUG)

Accomplishments

  • Recipient, University Awards for Excellence, College of Education, 2020
  • Nominee, University Awards for Excellence, College of Education, 2018
  • Nominee, University Awards for Excellence, College of Education, 2016
  • Recipient, University Awards for Excellence, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2002

Timeline

HR Systems Data & Reporting Analyst

North Carolina State University
05.2022 - Current

Director of Human Resources

College of Education, NC State University
03.2019 - Current

HR Specialist

College of Education, NC State University
04.2015 - 03.2019

Interim Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration

05.2009 - 06.2010

Business Officer / Humanities & Social Sciences

NC State University
11.2008 - 04.2015

HR Specialist / Humanities & Social Sciences

NC State University
07.2006 - 11.2008

HR Specialist / HR Information

NC State University
07.2004 - 07.2006

Administrative Manager

NC State University
04.2002 - 07.2004

Office Assistant / Veterinary Medicine

NC State University
07.1999 - 04.2002

Processing Assistant / Animal Science

NC State University
11.1998 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Leadership & Management

William Peace University

Certificate: Human Resources Management -

Duke University Continuing Studies

Master of Management, Risk & Analytics -

North Carolina State University

Graduate Certificate - Business Analytics

North Carolina State University

Graduate Certificate - SAP University Alliances Certificate

North Carolina State University

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