April McDade
Gastonia,NC
Summary
- Motivated HR Manager with background overseeing HR policies and procedures while supervising department staff. Expert at directing wide-ranging human resources responsibilities by tackling, prioritizing and delegating tasks to staff. Focus on remaining competitive among industry companies by creating desirable culture and programs.
- HR Manager with 15 years planning and coordinating Human Resources department operations and programs. Versatile professional with background managing areas such as company policy development, benefits, hiring procedures. Proudly maximized employee retention through first-class training and compensation management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recruiter
Army National Guard NC
Gastonia, NC
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Administered all new hire paperwork, including federal and state tax forms and bank information for direct deposits.
- Facilitated all drug screenings per company policy.
- Reviewed resumes and applications to screen for candidates to fill job positions, including cyber security and engineering.
- Demonstrated 100% proficiency and critical thinking while implementing strategies and staffing trends.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening process.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
HR Generalist
Army
02.2008 - 09.2022
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures..
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff in unit and in other units.
- Maintained accountability for over One Million in military assets.
- Supervised work of junior Soldiers, evaluated performance and produced detailed reports.
HR Manager
ReNu Energy Solutions
Charlotte, NC
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.
Executive Administrative Assistant
National Guard Bureau
Arlington, VA
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Scheduled appointments and handled calendars for senior leadership.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Assisted in coordinating implementation of policies and practices across organization.
- Gathered documents, data and formulated analytics to prepare issues for discussion and reports for review.
- Wrote and enforced administrative procedure plans to reduce errors and prevent process delays.
- Responsible for career management and progression for approximately 20,000 personnel.
Senior Human Resources Manager
Army National Guard SC
Spartanburg, SC
03.2010 - 06.2017
- Helped department leaders devise ways to fairly assess employee performance and develop improvement plans.
- Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Led and strategically directed team of human resources professionals.
- Completed 15-employee applications each day to evaluate appropriate hires.
- Responsible for over one million dollars worth of equipment.
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Counterdrug Program
York, SC
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Briefed York County, SC sheriff deputies on emerging threats.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Reported on incidents, suspensions and other concerns to supervisory personnel.
- Collected information about enemy strengths, movements and activities.
- Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information using National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
- Analyzed 3 known gang affiliations in York County.
- Prepared numerous reports related to investigative findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC 05.2019 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC 05.2019 - 06.2021
Skills
- Report Preparation
- Policy Interpretation
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Harassment Investigation
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Decision Making
- Strategic Initiatives
- Employment Laws
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Analytical Reasoning
- Federal and State laws
- Unsupervised Learning
Accomplishments
- Planned corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 350+ employees.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
- Equal Opportunity Advisor, Army - 2016-
Timeline
HR Manager
ReNu Energy Solutions
03.2022 - 01.2023
Recruiter
Army National Guard NC
12.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Limestone College
05.2019 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Limestone College
05.2019 - 06.2021
Executive Administrative Assistant
National Guard Bureau
06.2017 - 12.2019
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Counterdrug Program
04.2012 - 09.2012
Senior Human Resources Manager
Army National Guard SC
03.2010 - 06.2017
HR Generalist
Army
02.2008 - 09.2022
- Professional in Human Resources
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