Callie Clowdus
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic Human Resources professional with over 10 years of experience. Has a talent and passion for navigating challenges effectively and innovatively, as well as an intrinsic commitment to learning and trying something new related to personal and professional development every day. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks and situations. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals while managing diverse Human Resources functions, values and priorities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
HR Generalist
McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce, LLP
04.2023 - Current
- Manage full life cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles
- Collaborate with leadership to identify staffing needs
- Performance management engagement and coaching with supervisors and senior leadership
- Handling of leave management with employees
- Field employee inquiries related to a variety of areas including leave, paid time off, compensation, insurance, benefits, timekeeping and more
- Ensuring compliance and policy implementation
- Addressing employee concerns, investigating complaints, mediating disputes and promoting a positive workplace culture.
HR Specialist
Primula Management, LLC
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported six premiere preschools with HR functions
- Performed thorough employee investigations
- Engaged in employee retention efforts including personalized stay interviews and providing comprehensive and confidential feedback to site leadership
HR Consultant
MinervaWorks
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Develop, revise and administer company policies and procedures
- Implement tracking database for employee professional development, licensure renewal credits, and renewal deadlines
- Collect, maintain, and analyze HR metrics and reporting
- Identify developmental opportunities, training gaps and succession gaps
- Orchestrate strategic recruitment approaches to engage talented and highly qualified candidates
- Facilitate HR training to employees; coach and advise managers on best practices.
HR Generalist
JELD-WEN
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintain optimal staffing levels and employ initiatives for organizational structuring
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, FMLA, company benefits and employee programs
- Managing recruitment and selection process for front line and staff level positions; developed more robust procedures for internal selection/bidding processes
- Revised job descriptions across all levels and 25+ categories
- Shadowed and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of duties and skills required for each position
- Provide leadership development training through coaching, training and presentations
HR Manager
Georgia- Pacific Rome Lumber Operations
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Continuously advance the company's talent position through coaching, mentoring, and advising site leadership team on industry best practices and management techniques
- Contract interpretation and grievance process management
- Identify HR Compliance risks and mitigation techniques, while implementing strategic approach to maintaining compliance
- Investigating concerns; employee relations support; identifying and addressing root causes and developing actionable gap closure plans.
HR Generalist
Georgia- Pacific Warm Springs Plywood
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Implemented and conduct monthly training seminars with supervisors and leadership team; facilitate and conduct required facility-wide HR training (300+ employees)
- Conduct market data research on all exempt and non-exempt positions; assist with monitoring of company wages, salary structure and variable pay systems
- Full life cycle recruiting experience with exempt and non-exempt roles; facilitate and conduct new hire orientation introductory HR training
- Provide day-to-day benefits administration services; assist employees with claim issues; develop, schedule and conduct facility-wide open enrollment meetings and benefits training
- Support, coach and train managers and supervisors on best practices with employee development, performance appraisals, reprimands and RR&Es
HR Associate
Georgia- Pacific Gurdon Wood Products
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and onboarding top talent to fill operational roles. Onboarded over 400 new hires in two years time
- Conduct new hire orientation and other HR related training and meetings complex-wide
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures
- Collaborate with leadership team to identify current and anticipated staffing needs
- Initiate and conduct investigations involving personnel concerns
- Advance MBM Culture; serving as a dedicated resource for employees and supervisors; assist in identifying appropriate coaching opportunities and advancement capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Resources
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2008
Skills
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Industry-Specific Compliance Regulations
- Organizational Development
- Labor Relations
- Employee Engagement
- Recruitment
- Employee Orientation
- Policies & Procedures Development
- Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Guidelines
- Workplace Investigations
- Compensation & Benefits
- Employee Performance Management
Affiliations
Driven and creative professional bringing innovative approaches to business management while creating a team-driven environment that fosters development, continuous improvement, empathy and principle-based decision making. Known for confidentiality, discretion, interpersonal skills, and solid judgement.
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Human Resources Management, Cornell University - May 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Community Involvement and Honors, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Psi Chi: International Honor Society in Psychology Order of Omega: Greek Honor Society Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society: Academic Honor Society Psychology Coalition Club Dean's List: Made Dean's List multiple semesters: Outstanding Scholar: 2012 HOPE Scholarship Recipient: Awarded and maintained scholarship throughout entire college career: Pace Cetters Board Member as Parliamentarian.
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
HR Generalist
McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce, LLP
04.2023 - Current
HR Specialist
Primula Management, LLC
11.2021 - 11.2022
HR Generalist
JELD-WEN
10.2019 - 12.2020
HR Consultant
MinervaWorks
05.2019 - 07.2022
HR Manager
Georgia- Pacific Rome Lumber Operations
05.2017 - 01.2019
HR Generalist
Georgia- Pacific Warm Springs Plywood
02.2015 - 05.2017
HR Associate
Georgia- Pacific Gurdon Wood Products
02.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Resources
Georgia Southern University
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