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Carl Williams

Summary

Natural Collaborator. Initiative-taker. Company Culture Cultivator. Highly Adaptable. Proven history of flourishing in Human Resources Management. Outstanding Communicator. Natural Team Builder. Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments. Excellent work ethic and follow through. Thrive in challenging environments and extremely comfortable with ambiguity. Positive contributor and influencer with a passion for Employee Enhancement with a deft ability to perfectly balance employer and employee needs. Bring expertise as a People Partner, an education in the form of a bachelor's focused on Organizational Behavior and Human Resource principles, and most importantly, a positive roll-up sleeves can-do attitude! Proven record of strong business leadership acumen. Direct and tactful with an extremely elevated level of emotional intelligence. Strong history of progressive career growth. 10 years in the private sector in small and mid-sized organizations from startups to well-established companies and 23 years in management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

Amazon
02.2018 - 09.2023
  • Managed employee relations and worked closely with the employees on harassment and discrimination related issues
  • Provide strong customer service to all employees
  • Planned programs for employee development
  • Collaborated closely with team members to enhance their performance and satisfaction
  • Collaborated with leadership on strategies, development plans, performance management, and employee engagement to improve retention rates by 12%
  • Facilitated employee relations and matters of corrective action that reduced turnover rates by 8%
  • As part of my responsibilities, I managed all data collection, timekeeping, attendance staffing, and assessments
  • Processed weekly scheduling and managed staffing levels
  • I ensured employment laws and regulations compliance, monitored safety dashboards, and addressed employee concerns
  • Managed dispute & resolutions for all employees and conduct formal complain investigation
  • I facilitated employee communication to enhance their understanding and appreciation of benefits programs
  • I conducted new employee onboarding and ensured all pre-employment forms were completed within 72 hours
  • I worked with management to maintain high safety standards and employee morale
  • I tracked and ensured compliance with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA regulations
  • I kept HR and management informed on current trends, regulatory changes, and modern technologies in human resources and employment law, and generated reports on any employment changes to ensure Compliance
  • I helped employees with various leave requests and performed other assigned duties.

Human Resources Generalist

Uline
05.2013 - 02.2018
  • I was responsible for managing and coordinating candidate interviews for thirty open positions, administering pre-employment assessments, facilitating the onboarding process, and ensuring the accurate completion of all hiring paperwork
  • I also managed the payroll and benefits services for over 150 employees
  • As part of my job responsibilities, I managed various tasks such as timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, employee relations, and corrective action matters
  • Facilitated employee communication to enhance the understanding and appreciation of benefits programs and collaborated with the leadership team on development plans, performance management, and employee engagement
  • I oversaw training new hires and performing performance evaluations
  • I reported to the HR manager, and the department leadership GM and ensured compliance with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA regulations
  • I coordinated and developed employee event planning and employee development programs
  • I utilized I9, Advantage, and E-Verify to verify I9 documents, ensuring compliance with laws and accurate employment information.

Financial Consultant/Personal Financial Advisor

CLW Consulting
08.1995 - 02.2018
  • As a financial consultant/ Personal Financial Advisor, I oversaw audits for purchases and assessed the accuracy of recorded payments
  • Using QuickBooks and various accounting applications and online software
  • I managed payment and vendor activity
  • Additionally, I supported clients by providing financial analysis, managing budgets, and controlling operational costs
  • I provided credit counseling, family budgeting strategy, retirement planning, legal document assistants tax services, and financial education and guidance
  • Served as a life coach to guide the youth in the right direction when it comes to money management and responsible living in an ever-changing economy.

HR & FINANCIAL MANAGER

Lockheed Martin
03.2003 - 05.2013
  • Assisted with payroll and pension service management for over 150 employees
  • This included preparing invoices for more than two hundred clients, managing timekeeping, attendance, payroll disbursement, and reporting
  • As a supervisor, my duties included scheduling, verifying accuracy, and ensuring timely entry of expense reports
  • I was also responsible for reconciling all outstanding invoices and receipts
  • In addition, I guided employee relations and corrective action
  • I collaborated with the leadership team on recruitment strategies, development plans, performance management, and employee engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburg, PA

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting/Finance

Kent State University
Ashtabula, OH

Skills

  • Ability to communicate information accurately, effectively, and on time with personnel and the public
  • Proficient in using applicable automated systems, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
  • I can input data into electronic case files with an elevated level of accuracy
  • I can ensure that all recorded data is kept confidential and managed with discretion
  • Ability to independently interact with senior management and meet tight deadlines
  • Sharp business acumen, forging dynamic relationships with hiring managers, candidates, hiring firms/agencies, and fellow People Ops partners
  • Exceptional organizational skills Strong collaborator with effective communication and problem-solving abilities, customer service-oriented, highly responsible, dependable, and able to work well under pressure

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

Amazon
02.2018 - 09.2023

Human Resources Generalist

Uline
05.2013 - 02.2018

HR & FINANCIAL MANAGER

Lockheed Martin
03.2003 - 05.2013

Financial Consultant/Personal Financial Advisor

CLW Consulting
08.1995 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting/Finance

Kent State University

Certification

PHR Diploma, Human Resource Management

Alternate Phone

571-302-6968

Personal Information

Title: PHR
Carl Williams