Amber Milam
Coldwater,USA
Summary
Experienced with managing HR operations, recruitment, and employee relations. Utilizes effective communication and conflict resolution skills to foster positive work environment. Strong understanding of HR policies, legal compliance, and organizational development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Generalist
Sephora
Olive Branch, MS
09.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership and partnership to Distribution Center management and employees, offering strategic and tactical HR support.
- Manage employee relations, ensuring fair treatment, competitive compensation, and favorable working conditions.
- Maintain open communication for consistent interpretation and application of company policies and procedures.
- Keep up to date with HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies.
- Oversee performance evaluation programs and drive engagement efforts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Conduct investigations related to discrimination, harassment, and disputes, ensuring compliance with employment laws.
- Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with leadership to drive talent management strategies.
- Provided guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to attract top talent efficiently.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Human Resource Manager
Novipax Buyer LLC
Grenada, MS
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Partnered with leadership on talent strategy, focusing on recruitment, retention, and succession planning.
- Administered talent acquisition processes, including recruitment for managerial and exempt roles.
- Conducted learning and development programs for employee growth and internal development opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with employment laws, managing employee disciplinary processes and terminations.
- Developed and implemented HR policies aligning with organizational goals.
- Led recruitment initiatives, enhancing talent acquisition strategies and candidate experience.
- Managed employee performance evaluation processes to drive workforce development.
- Facilitated training programs, improving employee skills and knowledge retention.
- Streamlined onboarding procedures, reducing time-to-productivity for new hires.
- Advised management on compliance with labor laws and regulations to mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with leadership to design succession planning strategies for key roles.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Implemented customized performance management systems, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities for employees.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management by conducting regular town hall meetings or roundtable discussions.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Championed employee wellness initiatives to improve job satisfaction and reduce absenteeism.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
Human Resource Generalist
JAM Industries USA
Southaven, MS
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Led recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, and candidate selection.
- Managed onboarding, performance reviews, and employee exits, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Collaborated with external agencies for staffing needs and handled workman's compensation claims.
- Organized employee appreciation events and implemented HR policies and procedures.
Regional Employment Coordinator
Caesars Entertainment
Robinsonville, MS
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducted new hire orientations and managed the onboarding process.
- Oversaw employee badging, drug testing, I-9, and licensing processes.
- Managed E-Verify compliance and handled employee licensing with Mississippi Gaming Commission.
Human Resources Assistant
Milwaukee Electric Tool
Olive Branch, MS
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Recruited and staffed open positions, planned job fairs, and conducted new hire orientations.
- Ensured accurate payroll processing and managed employee attendance.
- Assisted in administering benefits, processing employee changes, and managing HR events.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
The University of Mississippi
05-2027
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Northwest Mississippi Community College
05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Coldwater High School
05.2010
Skills
- FMLA administration
- Labor relations
- Employment law knowledge
- Organizational development
- Budget planning
- Dispute resolution
- Staff orientation
- Diversity and inclusion
- HR management
- Performance management strategies
- Interviewing techniques
- Employment law
- Succession planning
- Risk management
- Employee handbook development
- Workers' compensation
- Employee counseling
- EEO reporting
- Performance evaluation
- HRIS systems
- HR policies implementation
Timeline
Human Resource Generalist
Sephora
09.2023 - Current
Human Resource Manager
Novipax Buyer LLC
07.2021 - 09.2023
Human Resource Generalist
JAM Industries USA
10.2020 - 07.2021
Regional Employment Coordinator
Caesars Entertainment
12.2018 - 09.2020
Human Resources Assistant
Milwaukee Electric Tool
02.2016 - 05.2018
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Northwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Coldwater High School
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
The University of Mississippi