Angelia Eakins
Summary
Dynamic Human Resource Leader dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and driving strategic HR initiatives. Achieved a 15% increase in diverse hires and a 30% reduction in turnover, enhancing both morale and retention. Proven ability to partner with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner II
State of GA-Department of Community Health
Atlanta
10.2024 - Current
- Serve as primary HR Contact for multiple assigned offices, partnering with department leaders to develop and implement HR strategies designed to support organizational objectives and understand hiring needs
- Drove talent acquisition initiatives from candidate placement to onboarding, managing the full recruiting life cycle.
- Support Financial Management, Data Analytics and OIT business units in executing organizational changes by leading workforce planning, talent development, performance management, organizational design, and change initiatives in collaboration with department leaders to foster healthy workplace culture
- Managed employee relation matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary procedures, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention through targeted engagement initiatives.
VP of Diversity Recruitment (Talent Acquisition)
Citizens
Johnston
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Contributed to shaping annual DE&I strategies and scorecard updates as a thought leader in the DE&I Journey Strategy and Operations Team.
- Championed strategy to optimize the recruiting process by mitigating bias to foster a culture of inclusivity to align with DEI initiatives. Deliverables included implementing a Diverse Hiring Commitment, leveraging recruitment ATS and other tools to drive the diversity recruitment process resulting in an increase of diverse hires by 15% within year one
- Developed strategies to enhance employer brand and talent acquisition, prioritizing HBCU campus recruitment and engaging community partners to elevate visibility as a diverse-friendly employer.
- Deployed diversity and inclusion recruiter leadership training for recruiting team managers, executive recruiters, and hiring managers to bolster recruitment practices.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and leaders (DE&I, BRGs Corporate Affairs, Supplier Diversity, Comms) to engage colleagues and ensure advancement of DEI initiatives
- Leveraged data (AI Tool reporting- Tableau) - with a focus on data integrity. Deliverables included more accurate tracking and reporting of critical metrics used to keep key stakeholders informed
- Strengthened partnerships with community diversity organizations, enhancing professional development opportunities for high-performing colleagues through maximized membership engagement.
Human Resources Case Manager
Citizens
Johnston
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with managers to develop modified work schedules and return-to-work accommodations for leaves of absence and ADAs, facilitating smoother transitions for employees
- Coordinated with third-party administrators and internal payroll to ensure accurate and timely leave payments, including benefit premium deductions
- Processed all types of leave of absence for employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Supported employees on company policy, guidelines, and documentation requirements
Human Resources Generalist
Ohio Living
Cincinnati
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted HR Director with employee relations, status changes, shift and schedule modifications, separations, and corrective actions for nursing unit of 250 employees
- Process leave of absence, from beginning to return to work, to include FMLA
- Advised managers on employee relations issues and guided them through progressive disciplinary procedures
- Led workforce planning and headcount planning, maintaining project budgets
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 250 employees
- Facilitated employee and management engagement through targeted coaching and development initiatives
Human Resources Manager
Eastern Personnel Services
Cincinnati
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, corrective actions, separations, filing, and processing bi-weekly payroll to ensure seamless operations
- Designed, and implemented the first “on-boarding” program for employees. Deliverable: Program resulted in 30% reduction in turnover in employees within the first year of their employment
- Led implementation of HRMS system and cut employee processing time by 50%
- Collaborated with HR team to develop standard operating procedures for HR department and management to enhance operational consistency
- Coached employees and management to foster development and strengthen workplace relationships
Supplier Diversity Manager
Motion Industries
Birmingham
01.2005 - 11.2012
- Revived Supplier Diversity program, increasing spend with minority-owned businesses by 50%
- Developed and implemented first Supplier Diversity track for mandatory Sales Manager Training, enhancing internal awareness and equipping staff with speaking points for DEI inquiries
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and leaders to advance DEI initiatives
- Led Supplier Diversity program initiatives
Education
Bachelors - Human Resources Management
Faulkner University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Recruitment/Retention
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Relations
- Training & Employee Development
- Change Management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Compensation Strategy
- Benefits Management
- Workforce Planning
- HR Budget Management
- Strategic HR Business Leader
- Program/Project Management
- HRMS management
- Conflict Resolution
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Employee Brand Management
Certification
- Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter
- Textio Inclusive Employer Brand Certification
System Software Knowledge
ADP, UKG (UltiPro), Workday, Avionte, PeopleSoft, Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), Taleo, Tableau, UltiPro
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner II
State of GA-Department of Community Health
10.2024 - Current
VP of Diversity Recruitment (Talent Acquisition)
Citizens
03.2020 - 06.2023
Human Resources Case Manager
Citizens
03.2020 - 06.2023
Human Resources Generalist
Ohio Living
08.2018 - 01.2020
Human Resources Manager
Eastern Personnel Services
10.2015 - 07.2018
Supplier Diversity Manager
Motion Industries
01.2005 - 11.2012
Bachelors - Human Resources Management
Faulkner University