Talented Human Resources Director with a deep understanding of business needs. A creative leader with a commitment to collaboration. Highly skilled in project management to meet business objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Director
Zwanenberg Food Group
01.2023 - Current
Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
Established onboarding procedures to facilitate smooth transitions for new hires into the organization.
Conducted thorough compensation analyses to maintain competitive pay structures within the industry market standards.
Collaborated cross-functionally with other department leaders to align HR strategy with overall business objectives.
Supported talent development through coaching sessions with key personnel, assisting them in reaching their professional growth objectives.
Managed a team of 22 employees
Championed change management projects, effectively communicating new policies or processes throughout the organization.
Reduced turnover rates through effective talent acquisition and retention strategies.
Human Resource Manager
Vi-Jon LLC
Current - 02.2019
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements
Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment and recommend needed changes
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations
Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.
Human Resource Manager
Belnick LLC
02.2019 - 05.2015
Design, evaluate and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements
Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan
Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies
Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs, including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations
Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by working with brokers and researching benefits issues
Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through compensation decisions
Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels and families, in partnership with other managers
Prepare budgets for personnel operations
Formulate policies, procedures and programs for recruitment, testing, placement, classification, orientation, benefits and compensation, and labor and industrial relations
Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions or taking suggestions
Develop methods to improve employment policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to management
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates
Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination
Plan and conduct new employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
Advise management on such matters as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment and discrimination
Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers
Prepare personnel forecasts to project employment needs
Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food services, transportation, or relocation service.
Human Resources Manager/Corporate Recruiter
Kroger Distribution Center
06.2015 - 04.2013
Assessed and improved compensation packages to attract highly qualified applicants for organizational vacancies
Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns
Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork
Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills
Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resource Development
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2010
B.A - Human Resources
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
01.2007
Skills
Business development
HR Policies Implementation
Onboarding process
Compensation and benefits
Recruitment Strategies
Payroll Management
Employee Relations
Certification
PHR
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Vi-Jon LLC
Current - 02.2019
Human Resource Director
Zwanenberg Food Group
01.2023 - Current
Human Resource Manager
Belnick LLC
02.2019 - 05.2015
Human Resources Manager/Corporate Recruiter
Kroger Distribution Center
06.2015 - 04.2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resource Development