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CHERI POWELL

Sweetwater ,TN

Summary

Dynamic Employee Relations Specialist with a proven track record at Pilot Flying J, excelling in conflict resolution and HR compliance. Adept at conducting thorough investigations and fostering effective communication, I enhance team dynamics and drive organizational success through strategic training leadership and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee Relations Specialist

Pilot Flying J
Knoxville, Tennessee
09.2024 - Current
  • Monitor and investigate team members and guest complaints; escalate when necessary.
  • Assist with the training and mentoring of ERS team members; provide ERS team members with assistance and guidance related to their ongoing investigations.
  • Monitor and review background and MVR results, and respond to concerns from the background check adjudication process; escalate when necessary.
  • Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders to resolve team member and guest issues.
  • Conduct DOL and EEO investigations, and employment litigation threats as assigned; summarize findings.

Partner with management personnel to conduct in-depth investigations regarding employee relations and/or dispute resolution issues; aid in termination, final counseling, or demotion conversations.

Investigate cases that have been escalated to senior leadership, and draft a memorandum that highlights the investigation and findings.

Human Resources Associate/Business Office Manager

Waters of Sweetwater
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Coordinated recruitment processes and scheduled interviews for various departments.
  • Managed employee onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
  • Assisted in developing training materials and programs for staff development.
  • Maintained employee records and ensured compliance with hospital policies.
  • Facilitated communication between staff and management regarding HR policies.
  • Processed payroll changes and maintained accurate timekeeping records for employees.
  • Evaluated job applications to determine best-qualified candidates for various roles within the organization.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between staff members by mediating conversations between parties involved.
  • Conducted background checks, reference verifications and drug screenings for potential candidates.
  • Managed daily operations of the business office efficiently.
  • Oversaw staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and workflow.
  • Supervised budgeting and financial reporting for accurate records.
  • Trained new employees on office systems and procedures effectively.
  • Facilitated meetings to discuss project progress and address concerns.

Behavior Specialist

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • Behavior intervention specialist with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist individuals, groups, and systems through the application of positive behaviors.
  • Coordinate functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans that address students' inappropriate behaviors and provide a means to help the students become more academically successful.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies based on individual needs.
  • Created a positive learning environment by promoting social skills development.
  • Provided crisis management support for students exhibiting challenging behaviors in school settings.
  • Served as a liaison between schools and community agencies related to mental health services for youth with challenging behaviors.

Human Resources Associate

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, California
06.2006 - 08.2010
  • Coordinated recruitment processes and scheduled interviews for various departments.
  • Managed employee onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
  • Assisted in developing training materials and programs for staff development.
  • Maintained employee records and ensured compliance with hospital policies.
  • Facilitated communication between staff and management regarding HR policies.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between staff members by mediating conversations between parties involved.

Education

Healthcare Administration

San Joaquin Valley College
01-2024

Business Administration and management

Rio Hondo
01-2022

Skills

  • Employee relations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Human resources compliance
  • Effective communication
  • HR policies implementation
  • Ethics and compliance
  • Human resources management
  • Attention to detail
  • Task prioritization
  • Training leadership

Timeline

Employee Relations Specialist

Pilot Flying J
09.2024 - Current

Human Resources Associate/Business Office Manager

Waters of Sweetwater
01.2022 - 09.2024

Behavior Specialist

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
01.2015 - 12.2021

Human Resources Associate

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
06.2006 - 08.2010

Healthcare Administration

San Joaquin Valley College

Business Administration and management

Rio Hondo
CHERI POWELL