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DANA HARRIS

Northport

Summary

Enterprising HR professional with strong leadership qualities and articulate communication skills, dedicated to achieving organizational goals and fostering positive work environment. Known for being ambitious and proactive in driving HR initiatives, ensuring effective employee relations and streamlined processes.

HR professional with comprehensive experience in human resources processes and employee relations. Adept at optimizing HR operations and facilitating seamless communication across departments. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to changing organizational needs, possessing key skills in recruitment and employee engagement.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources

Warrior Environmental and Mining Services
03.2025 - Current
  • Collect employee data, maintain personnel files, and update records as needed.
  • Process new hires and terminations.
  • Manage employee benefits.
  • Process Workman's Comp claims.
  • Manage record keeping of MSHA training certification.
  • Advise on human resources management issues such as hiring practices, employee policies, and training programs.

Temporary

Seasonal
11.2024 - 03.2025

*Worked with Express employment Services doing temporary jobs.

*Honey Baked Ham - seasonal

HR Coordinator

Jolly Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
07.2022 - 11.2024
  • Coordinated onboarding activities such as orientation, paperwork completion, and new hire training
  • Served as a resource for employees regarding questions about benefits eligibility or coverage
  • Conducted payroll processing by verifying hours worked, ensured accuracy of wages and created numerous labor reports
  • Managed and reported certified payroll
  • Fleet Management - Inspected, assigned and managed repairs
  • Conducted training classes
  • Monitored discipline notices and performance reviews
  • Conducted team building activities

Payroll Administrator and Benefits Coordinator

Jack Marshall Foods, Inc.
04.2014 - 06.2022
  • Managed employee records in timely manner, including new hires, terminations, and salary changes
  • Verified attendance, hours worked and pay adjustments to post information in designated records
  • Processed payroll for up to 300 employees biweekly, ensuring the accuracy of pay and deductions
  • Coordinated insurance benefits and PTO
  • Processed garnishments, employment verifications, unemployment verifications, audits, and workers' compensation reports
  • Composed and updated forms, and booklets

Loan Officer

Tower Loan
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • Reviewed loan agreements to verify completeness and accuracy
  • Built strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional service throughout the entire loan process
  • Processed customer payments and negotiated payment arrangements for delinquent loans

Assistant Head Teller

Alabama Credit Union
11.2011 - 04.2013
  • Demonstrated expertise in handling financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and loan payments
  • Effectively managed cash drawers and ensured accuracy of daily balancing; reconciled discrepancies

Manager

Second Hand Chic
06.2009 - 11.2011
  • Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures
  • Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills
  • Designed product floor lay out

Preschool Assistant Director-Teacher

Hightown Academy
08.2005 - 05.2009
  • Lead Teacher for PreK 3 and 4
  • Assisted the Director with the daily functions of running a school
  • Trained other teachers on strategies to cope with the emotions of children and the learning styles of children

Teacher

Tuscaloosa County Board of Education
06.1994 - 05.2005
  • Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
  • Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
  • Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education

The University of Alabama
05.1994

Skills

  • Data entry and reporting
  • Workforce planning
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Succession planning

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Human Resources

Warrior Environmental and Mining Services
03.2025 - Current

Temporary

Seasonal
11.2024 - 03.2025

HR Coordinator

Jolly Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
07.2022 - 11.2024

Payroll Administrator and Benefits Coordinator

Jack Marshall Foods, Inc.
04.2014 - 06.2022

Loan Officer

Tower Loan
04.2013 - 04.2014

Assistant Head Teller

Alabama Credit Union
11.2011 - 04.2013

Manager

Second Hand Chic
06.2009 - 11.2011

Preschool Assistant Director-Teacher

Hightown Academy
08.2005 - 05.2009

Teacher

Tuscaloosa County Board of Education
06.1994 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education

The University of Alabama