ANGELA GENES
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Professional with 15+ years of experience driving workforce planning, recruitment excellence, and inclusive culture across healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. Proven record of leading large-scale hiring initiatives, optimizing recruiting operations, and aligning talent strategy with business objectives. Trusted advisor to senior leadership and champion for DEI, engagement, and organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employee Relations Specialist III
Navy Federal Credit Union
05.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded a standardized disciplinary review process, improving approval turnaround by 25% and ensuring policy consistency.
- Lead compliance and workplace conduct training, improving recruiter effectiveness and candidate quality.
- Collaborate with Legal and HRBPs on complex ER cases, reinforcing a fair and inclusive hiring culture.
Talent Relations Partner
Baptist Health Care
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Directed investigations and achieved 95% resolution without escalation, protecting brand reputation and employee trust.
- Analyzed workforce data to identify trends that increased retention by 12% and informed strategic hiring decisions.
- Championed recognition and engagement programs, increasing internal mobility and referrals.
Human Resources Generalist
International Paper
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for 400+ employees, reducing time-to-hire by 30% through streamlined sourcing.
- Delivered 1,000+ hours of onboarding and training, boosting first-year retention and productivity.
- Supported succession planning and performance programs to align talent pipelines with business growth.
EHS Advisor
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
10.2007 - 10.2011
- Directed safety and compliance programs across multiple units, driving a culture of accountability and workplace excellence.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for workplace hazards.
- Developed and maintained EHS documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for audits.
- Analyzed incident reports and identified trends to recommend preventive measures.
- Organized annual emergency preparedness drills to assess organizational readiness in case of unexpected incidents or natural disasters.
- Improved incident response times by establishing clear communication channels between management, employees, and emergency personnel.
- Investigated Incidents and entered in computerized tracking system.
Education
M.S.I.T. - Occupational Safety and Health
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2006
B.A. - Communications & Media
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2002
Skills
- Executive & High-Volume Recruiting
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- ATS & HRIS Optimization
- Compliance (EEO, ADA, FMLA)
- Recruitment and selection
- Performance improvement strategies
- Influencing skills
- Employee relations
- Listening skills
- Multitasking
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- DDI Certified Facilitator
- DEI in the Workplace, University of South Florida (2021)
- SHRM Member (2019–Present)
Timeline
Employee Relations Specialist III
Navy Federal Credit Union
05.2025 - Current
Talent Relations Partner
Baptist Health Care
06.2022 - 05.2025
Human Resources Generalist
International Paper
09.2019 - 04.2022
EHS Advisor
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
10.2007 - 10.2011
M.S.I.T. - Occupational Safety and Health
North Carolina A&T State University
B.A. - Communications & Media
Alabama State University
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
Baptist Health Care WOW Award (2022), International Paper Key Driver Awards (2016, 2017), Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.