Connor Pate, PHR
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Practicing HR professional with 3+yrs experience performing a broad range of human resource functions. Currently serving the Safety & Health department providing strategic support with program and policy development, education & training and risk management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Training Specialist
Charles Schwab & Co
02.2023 - Current
- Serve as subject matter expert in OSHA and EPA compliance
- Record incident investigations in case management system
- Draft program and policy documents while remaining abreast on the latest OSHA, NFPA, EPA standards and regulation; audit and revise on regular basis
- Build strong working relationships with various department heads to address program and training needs
- Deliver trainings to Facilities Engineering, Corporate Security, Safety Squad and broader employee population
- Spearhead programs like Safety Champion Recognition program
Human Resources Generalist (Contractor)
Charles Schwab & Co
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Perform internal background screening for company
- Interact with candidates and third-party vendor, Cisive, to obtain accurate information regarding criminal, residential, and employment-related history
- Integrate background screening candidate profiles with software like iCIMS, CLEARS, and Workday
- Comb candidate applications for discrepancies and/or potential issues
- Perform insurance license/certification verifications, termination investigations, credit history reviews, etc.
Staffing Manager
MOA Staffing
02.2021 - 04.2022
- On-site staffing agency representative managing HR functions for 50+ warehouse employees at LG Electronics including (but not limited to) handling time-off requests, completing and submitting PAF (Personnel Action Forms) to management for position changes, disciplinary action, employee complaints and other employee relations issues
- Developing strong working relationships with management to improve staffing capabilities
- Help implement new company policies among our employees for our client
- Attend weekly meetings with management to conduct needs analysis and discuss policy implementation
Corporate Recruiter
MOA Staffing
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Working closely with HR departments to assess their staffing needs, adjusting job descriptions (sometimes rewriting and/or creating job descriptions), and coordinating interview times and dates along with handling all the necessary processes for hire
- Utilize recruiting tools such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster, LinkedIn, and other applicant tracking systems and social media websites to find talent
- Various administrative duties in assisting on-site manager with prospective candidates such as updating spreadsheets, scheduling and conducting interviews, helping with payroll, criminal background checks, interacting with employees and resolving issues, and helping employees before and after orientation with badges, lockers, and providing additional information relating to the position.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English, Writing and Rhetoric
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2021
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving
- Employment Law
- Microsoft Office - Advanced
- Presentation Skills
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- HRIS Systems
- Case Management Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Management
- Spanish - Limited Working Proficiency
Certification
PHR - Expires 01/2025
OSHA 30 - Issued 11/2022
Red Cross Instructor - Expires 06/2025
Timeline
EHS Training Specialist
Charles Schwab & Co
02.2023 - Current
Human Resources Generalist (Contractor)
Charles Schwab & Co
04.2022 - 02.2023
Staffing Manager
MOA Staffing
02.2021 - 04.2022
Corporate Recruiter
MOA Staffing
08.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Writing and Rhetoric
University of North Texas
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