Crystal Lattimore
Human Resources Executive
McDonough,GA
Summary
Accomplished HR Executive with over 15 years of progressive experience in strategic leadership, human resources management, and organizational development within the educational sector. Proven track record in transforming HR functions to enhance efficiency, retention, and compliance. Skilled in developing compensation structures, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing HR technologies to support organizational goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Employment
Henry County School District
McDonough, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted to leadership of district and established new department with specialized positions due to outstanding performance and immediate impact at company.
- Led HR strategic initiatives, overseeing compensation, classification, and certification processes for large school district with over 6,000 employees, achieving 95% compliance rate with updated HR standards and reducing errors by 20%.
- Spearhead development and implementation of market-competitive salary structures, resulting in 10% improvement in employee retention.
- Initiated and managed board policy revisions and HR system enhancements, focusing on process automation that reduced manual processing time by 40% and improved data integrity, leading to 25% increase in data accuracy.
Compensation Manager/Supervisor
Henry County School District
McDonough, GA
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Promoted within one year due to exceptional performance and leadership.
- Managed compensation administration processes and conducted audits of HRIS data, enhancing data integrity and effectiveness of compensation administration, which improved data accuracy by 30%.
- Responsible for developing and implementing effective compensation communication strategies, methods and materials that can be understood by all levels within district.
- Coordinated business process improvement and process automation initiatives across HR teams in partnership with internal IT resources, reducing manual process time by 50% and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed, streamlined, and implemented communication database that resulted in 95% increase in productivity rates.
Human Resources Manager/Director
Morgan County Board of Education
Madison, GA
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Planned, implemented, directed, and maintained personnel services, increasing overall HR operational efficiency by 20%.
- Successfully developed Request for Qualified Brokerage Services (RFQB) and lead selection of new benefits brokerage services.
- Successfully developed processes for updating and maintaining accurate data for compliance reporting (e.g., CPI), decreasing data reporting error rates.
- Streamlined on and off boarding processes for new faculty and staff.
- Served as member of Superintendent's Executive Cabinet.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 600-employee company.
Assistant Director, Compensation and Benefits
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Led team of 5 compensation and benefits professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Administered all aspects of classification, compensation and benefits services including program development, implementation, assessment, and modification to ensure alignment with community needs and compliance with all applicable requirements
Senior Compensation and Data Manager
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Successfully introduced first Market Pricing methodology for staff positions, resulting in establishment of relevant and effective competitive market pay ranges that aligned with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented decision-support and documentation tools that improved decision-making efficiency by 30%, facilitating consistent, well-reasoned, and effective outcomes across organization.
- Performed impact analysis of existing and new policies, procedures, and Federal and State legislation, developing appropriate institutional recommendations to senior management regarding compensation issues, while assuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations.
- Conducted thorough audits of existing databases, identifying areas for improvement and addressing discrepancies as needed
Employment Manager
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Planned, directed, and coordinated human resource management activities to maximize strategic use of human resources and maintained functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, hiring, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.
- Saved thousands of dollars each year by replacing new hire paper packets with on-line new hire orientation, resulting in 100% customer satisfaction record.
- Served as project team member on implementation of online applicant-tracking system.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA 08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, Georgia 08.1998 - 05.2006
Skills
Team Leadership
Creativity and Innovation
Cost analysis and savings
Continuous Improvement
Total Rewards Strategy
Compensation design
Forecasting skills
Analytical Thinking
Statistical Data Analysis
Performance Metrics
Certification
Georgia Professional Standards Commission, Georgia School Support Personnel License, 08/01/17
Organizations
- Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators (GASPA)
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Timeline
Director of Employment
Henry County School District
10.2023 - Current
Compensation Manager/Supervisor
Henry County School District
11.2020 - 10.2023
Human Resources Manager/Director
Morgan County Board of Education
06.2017 - 11.2020
Assistant Director, Compensation and Benefits
Georgia College & State University
07.2014 - 06.2017
Senior Compensation and Data Manager
Georgia College & State University
10.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Public Administration
Georgia College & State University
08.2009 - 05.2011
Employment Manager
Georgia College & State University
02.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia College & State University
08.1998 - 05.2006