Desired Job Title
Corporate Human Resources DirectorHuman Resources ManagerAccounting AssociateWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Memphis, TN, US
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Catherine Ellis
Memphis,TN
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with expertise in employee relations, workforce analytics, and benefits administration. Committed to enhancing onboarding processes and fostering a compliant, engaging workplace culture. Ability to access difficult conversations and provide solutions. Works extremely well under pressure and high volume.
Specialty Fields:
EEOC Discrimination Risk Management
Department of Labor Case Management
FMLA Discrimination
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Wright Construction Company
Memphis, TN
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with department heads to identify workforce needs and optimize staffing solutions.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, enhancing new employee integration and engagement.
- Managed employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal
- Analyzed HR metrics to assess workforce trends and inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Managed benefits administration, providing cost-effective solutions while maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction.
- Ensured company distribution of company taxes including Weekly 941's, Monthly State and 941'S, Annual W2/W3, Quarterly 941's, and Annual W2/W3 distributions and approval
- Bank Reconciliations
- Workman's Compensation, Osha 500, and DOT JJ Keller Compliance for CDL Drivers
- Certified Payroll for Projects
- Labor Allocation for Projects bid
- FMLA, EEOC, DOL, EVerify, Subcontractor I9 compliance
Human Resources Manager
Doubletree By Hilton
Memphis, TN
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, enhancing employee integration and retention rates.
- Administered performance management systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitated training programs that improved employee skills and engagement levels.
- Managed employee relations issues, fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Utilized HRIS software for efficient data management and reporting functions.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Streamlined HR reporting processes, enabling more efficient analysis and decision-making with improved data management practices.
- Improved organizational culture by initiating diversity and inclusion programs.
- Developed tailored training programs to enhance team skills and performance, addressing specific organizational needs.
- Improved compliance with health and safety regulations by developing and implementing comprehensive training for all staff.
- Conducted salary and market benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive compensation and attract top talent.
- Led negotiations for employee benefits packages, securing cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality offerings.
- Led HR team in supporting company expansion efforts, ensuring seamless integration of new employees and preserving company culture.
Accounting Associate
Doubletree By Hilton
Memphis, TN
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Reconciled accounts payable and receivable to maintain financial integrity.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline data entry and reporting processes.
- Collaborated with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during annual audits.
- Prevented potential fraud by implementing effective internal controls and regularly reviewing transactional data for unusual activity or inconsistencies.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by accurately preparing and filing tax documents.
Education
Buisness
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSSkills
- Employee wellness
- Employee relations
- Workforce analytics
- Benefits administration
- HR technology
- Onboarding programs
- Retention strategies
- Employment law
- Labor relations
- Policy enforcement
- Employee handbook development
- Background checks
- Payroll coordination
- Risk management
- Employee retention
- Payroll administration
- Legal compliance
- Job analysis
- HRIS management
- Unemployment claims management
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Personnel information systems
- Time management
Accomplishments
Successful Integration of Time Tracking Analytics Company wide
Corporate Quarterly 5-5-5 Division Manager Discussion Tool
EOS Project Manager Onboarding Materials
Helped facilitate Tenna in all workplace vehicles and equipment
Timeline
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Wright Construction Company
02.2025 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Doubletree By Hilton
10.2021 - 02.2025
Accounting Associate
Doubletree By Hilton
10.2016 - 01.2017
Buisness
University of Kansas
Acumatica Analytics System Integration
- Partnered with Exact Time to create a real time tracking reporting analytics
- Showcased Labor, Project, and Equipment cost in a customizable format before payroll even processed