Christal Rowell

My husband's job with Southern Company relocated us from Georgia to Mississippi. This is a permanent move.

• Maintained human resources records by processing applications and resumes.
• Developed and updated HR policies and procedures manuals, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
• Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
• Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
• Managed HR information systems (HRIS) to ensure efficient data management and accurate reporting.
• Managed employee separation processes and termination paperwork, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Maintained employee records in compliance with federal and state laws, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
• Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
• Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
• Assisted customer service with inbound and outbound calls regarding human resources inquiries.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from internal staff members regarding employment matters.
• Maintained employee records in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
• Performed data entry of employee information in HRIS system for accurate record keeping.
• Used E-Verify system to verify potential candidates ID.
• Set up employee accounts and accesses for different software programs they would need access to.
• Scanned all employee files into File Bound.
• Entered benefits information into correct websites.
• Managed and maintained employee records on approximately 730 employees.
• Completed first and second audits on employee files to assure accuracy.

• Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
• Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
• Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
• Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
• Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
• Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
• Maintained accurate department and customer records.
• Processed financial documents, expense reports, and invoices.
• Record keeping on all employees' vacation, sick days, and personal time off.
• Processed weekly payroll for all employees'.
• Processed vendor payments prior to board meetings twice a month.
• Submitted PERS to the State of MS.
• Quarterly 941 reporting.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly.
• Reported monthly State withholding taxes using the electronic state tax system.
• Reported sales tax to the Department of Revenue monthly.
• Positive Pay after vendor checks were printed.
• Coded invoices to the correct departments for payment.

My husband's job moved us from Georgia to Mississippi. At that time we had a child in school and decided it would be best for me to be a stay at home mom until she graduated.