Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Gardening and My Dog
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April Emmons, PHR

Washington,IN

Summary

I want to obtain a career that uses my talents and allows my talents to shine for the company and the people I work for.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist

Farbest Foods
08.2013 - Current

Start up of a brand new facility

LOA Management including FMLA

Recruiting - Including job fairs, applicant review, interviews, and onboarding

Administrate HR orientations

Conflict resolutions

Benefit enrollment and administration

Retention and employee appreciation

Evaluation administration

Implementation and start up of many new systems including but not limited to new HCM systems, I-9 system, electric filing

Master of DOT filing and CDL files - including physicals, MVR review, clearinghouse

Go to for anything HR related

Systems I am used to are Kronos, Emptrust, and the DOT clearinghouse. But I love to learn and I'm truly excited to expand my knowledge.


HR Rec

Perdue Farms, Inc.
05.2006 - 08.2013
  • Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing applicant tracking systems and targeted sourcing strategies.
  • Enhanced employer branding by collaborating with marketing teams to develop a strong online presence.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for critical positions through proactive talent pipeline development.
  • Increased diversity in candidate pools by executing inclusive recruitment practices and participating in job fairs
  • Administrator of I-9 process, new hire orientations, managed temps, and direct reports to

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
05.2015

Skills

  • Internal Communications
  • Organizational Development
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Job Analysis
  • Employee Counseling
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Relations Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Background Checks
  • Labor Relations
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Employee Retention
  • Exit Interviews
  • Attendance Management
  • Change Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Strategic HR Planning
  • HR Analytics
  • Negotiation
  • Data Evaluation
  • Employee Relations
  • Project Management
  • Training Development
  • Customer Relations
  • Recruitment Strategies

Gardening and My Dog

I love my time at home with my family, because family is the most important thing in my life! I enjoy the science of gardening and actually any activity that can occur outside. My pets are family to me, I love my dog, he keeps me active and always brings a smile to my face. I love raising fish, because they are much funnier to watch then must of the things on TV. 

Timeline

HR Generalist

Farbest Foods
08.2013 - Current

HR Rec

Perdue Farms, Inc.
05.2006 - 08.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

Vincennes University
April Emmons, PHR