Amira Stowers
Lancaster,PA
Summary
HR professional with expertise in employee engagement, recruitment, and organizational development. Skilled in HRIS management and using data to improve workplace culture. Proven success in creating training programs and ensuring compliance with HR regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR GENERALIST (EMPLOYEE ENGAGMENET SPECIALIST)
Eden Resort & Suites
10.2023 - Current
- Lead all stages of the hiring process, including creating job descriptions, posting jobs, screening applicants, making offers, and onboarding.
- Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), streamlining recruitment, and improving efficiency in candidate selection.
- Administer employee engagement programs, event planning, survey development, and analysis to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
- Develop and deliver customized training programs on performance management, leadership development, and employee recognition.
- Conduct employee investigations, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Managed workers' compensation claims in compliance with federal and state laws.
- Led the transition from paper-based performance reviews and disciplinary write-ups to a digital process within the HRIS; created comprehensive training materials, and walkthrough guides to support adoption.
- Work cross-functionally with leadership to drive HR initiatives.
- Advised managers on effective methods for handling disciplinary actions or terminations when needed.
- Maintained HRIS data integrity and generated reports to support HR decision-making and compliance.
L&D INTERNSHIP / CO-OP
Admiral Insurance Group
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed comprehensive, hands-on training in L&D model, onboarding process, targeted training, business case development, assessments, and instructional content preparation.
- Developed microlearning courses, curriculum content creation, and case study revision for the claims eLearning course in Articulate 360.
- Led employee empowerment, DEI, internship, lunch-and-learn, and recruiting programs.
Volunteer Organizer
Becky’s Home
Ghana
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed and implemented age-specific women's health training and support programs.
- Raised over $30K to purchase a van and support sustainable farming.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05-2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY, MINOR IN COMMUNICATIONS
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Skills
- Employee engagement and retention
- HRIS Management (Paylocity and Workday)
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Training content development and implementation
- HR Regulatory Compliance
- Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
- Survey Development
- Data Analysis and Reporting
Certifications
Change Management Certification, Association for Talent Development (ATD), 2023
Timeline
HR GENERALIST (EMPLOYEE ENGAGMENET SPECIALIST)
Eden Resort & Suites
10.2023 - Current
L&D INTERNSHIP / CO-OP
Admiral Insurance Group
01.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer Organizer
Becky’s Home
08.2017 - 09.2018
MASTER OF ARTS - INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Fairleigh Dickinson University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY, MINOR IN COMMUNICATIONS
Fairleigh Dickinson University