Chelénce Holden-Lightner
Middle River,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Praxis Engineering
05.2023 - Current
- Manage benefits billing, administration, and changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Oversee payroll and Health Savings Account (HSA) transactions using Excel spreadsheets
- Handle training and tuition assistance
- Serve as a backup for onboarding, new hire entry, employee changes, exit interviews, and termination meetings
- While working in the Paylocity system
- Responsible for backing up (LOA), Performance Review and Objective Setting (PROPS), PTO exchange, FMLA/Disability, and Salary Increase letters
- Coordinate and host cultural events to foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable report data relevant in the Paylocity system.
Human Resources Generalist l
Amazon
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed end-to-end on-boarding and off-boarding processes, ensuring a seamless transition for employees
- Spearheaded daily meeting, round table discussions, and facilitated employee engagement initiatives
- Oversaw and successfully increased retention by 46%, implementing effective strategies
- Acted as a Point of Contact (POC) for all departments, addressing inquiries and providing HR Support
- Managed the building's overall budget, ensuring financial efficiency and adherence to allocated resources in excel
- Led and participated in affinity groups, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
- Provided daily reports to operations, offering insights and data to support decision-making
- Conducted investigations and served as a mentor, training other HR professionals to enhance their skills
- Ensured all data was correct in Paylocity, also pulled report for Excel spreadsheet for management understanding
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy while handling employee and leadership data
- Utilized HRIS systems including Oracle, Kronos, ADP, PeopleSoft, Workday, Paylocity, People Portal and Career Choice for efficient HR processes.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management -
The Johns Hopkins University
01.2021
Master's Degree, Nursing -
University of Houston
Bachelor's degree, Nursing Science -
Clayton State University
Skills
- ADP Workforce
- People Management
- Retention Strategies
- Cultural Awareness
- Training
- Performance Management
- Project Management
- Onboarding
- Payroll
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Development
Timeline
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Praxis Engineering
05.2023 - Current
Human Resources Generalist l
Amazon
02.2020 - 06.2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management -
The Johns Hopkins University
Master's Degree, Nursing -
University of Houston
Bachelor's degree, Nursing Science -
Clayton State University
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