BRANDON LEE KLING
HR Program Manager
Clarksville,TN
Summary
A passionate human resources professional with an extensive record of human resources experience in the military and private sector, to include employee records maintenance, labor law, onboarding, scheduling, and payroll management. Analyzes and applies doctrine and regulations pertaining to employment laws and record keeping. A multifaceted and resourceful leader with experience managing successful cross-functional teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Classification and Compensation Analyst
Austin Peay State University
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with administration of bonuses, cash incentives for home offices and executive programs.
- Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
- Maintained strong working knowledge of Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act and other regulations.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
Human Resources Program Manager - Recruiting
Tennessee State Government
Nashville, TN
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Assessed employee knowledge, company strategic plans and market needs to improve training programs.
- Coordinated employee engagement events to foster a positive work environment and strengthen team dynamics.
- Enhanced company culture by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures for compliance with federal and state regulations, mitigating potential legal risks associated with non-compliance issues.
Classification and Compensation Consultant
Tennessee State Government
Nashville, TN
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Served as a subject matter expert on various projects related to employee benefits, total rewards strategy, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Evaluated job positions for proper classification, grade assignment, and alignment within organizational structure.
- Reviewed and revised compensation program documentation, ensuring alignment with current regulations and best practices.
- Conducted regular audits of compensation data, maintaining accurate records for compliance reporting purposes.
Assistant Director - Admissions
Daymar College
Clarksville, TN
02.2017 - 09.2020
- Enhanced the overall student recruitment process by implementing new strategies and improving communication with prospective students.
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations to support collaborative efforts in recruiting local talent.
- Increased the overall number of enrolled students through targeted outreach efforts and personalized followups.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with prospects to track progress towards enrollment goals effectively.
Human Resources Coordinator
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
Park Guide
National Parks Service
Dover, TN
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing informative and engaging guided tours of the park.
- Performed routine safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
- Assisted in the development of educational programs for diverse audiences, resulting in increased park attendance.
- Utilized strong communication skills to present complex concepts in an accessible manner during guided tours.
Police Officer Trainee
Metro-Nashville Police Department
Nashville, TN
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Filed records and provided recordkeeping duties.
- Stayed current with evolving law enforcement trends, attending ongoing professional development courses to enhance skills and knowledge applicable to a future career as a police officer.
- Supported department operations through accurate record keeping, maintaining equipment inventory, and performing routine maintenance tasks on police vehicles and facilities.
- Completed comprehensive training programs in firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, legal procedures, and physical fitness standards.
Military Finance Specialist
Serco-NA, Inc
Fort Campbell, KY
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Prepared and submitted responses to requests and requirements of auditors, regulators and investors.
- Identified process issues and made recommendations for improvement or correction.
- Formulated financial data and analysis to support risk management and made recommendations to management.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
Fort Campbell, KY
10.2005 - 12.2013
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
2.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
10.2018
Skills
- Policy Management Strategic Planning Training and Development Leadership
- TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
- Edison MS Word MS Excel MS Power Point MS Outlook Internet MUNIS eMIILPO iPERMS
- Staff Compensation
- Payroll Coordination
- Employee Support
- File and Records Management
- Confidential Records Management
- Compensation and Benefits
- Talent Management
- Personnel Information Systems
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Corrective Actions
- HR Guidance
- Performance Review Management
- Complaint Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Human Resources Operations
- Personnel Recruitment
- Company Leadership
- Develop Policies
- Onboarding, Training and Development
Affiliations
Marine Corps League
American Legion
Society of the Big Red One
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offWork from home optionWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Classification and Compensation Analyst
Austin Peay State University
09.2024 - Current
Human Resources Program Manager - Recruiting
Tennessee State Government
04.2022 - 09.2024
Classification and Compensation Consultant
Tennessee State Government
09.2020 - 04.2022
Assistant Director - Admissions
Daymar College
02.2017 - 09.2020
Human Resources Coordinator
City of Clarksville
09.2016 - 02.2017
Park Guide
National Parks Service
05.2015 - 09.2016
Police Officer Trainee
Metro-Nashville Police Department
07.2014 - 05.2015
Military Finance Specialist
Serco-NA, Inc
02.2014 - 07.2014
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
10.2005 - 12.2013
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
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