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Darryl Simmons

Arlington,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive HR professional with experience supporting a wide range of human resources functions including onboarding, employee relations, training coordination, payroll support, policy administration, and records management. Skilled in streamlining HR processes, maintaining compliance, and providing exceptional support to both employees and leadership. Adept at handling confidential information, fostering positive workplace culture, and contributing to organizational goals through effective HR operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Administrator

Chewy
01.2021 - Current
  • Led and delivered HR network training programs, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and alignment on HR practices
  • Delivered in-person new hire orientations and ensured compliance with benefit plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Processed timekeeping data, shift changes, payroll adjustments, and maintained accurate attendance records.
  • Drafted, edited, and updated company policies, procedures, and internal communications across multiple platforms.
  • Provided administrative support to HR Business Partners and local HR teams, while assisting with planning HR events and initiatives.
  • Provided orientation for new employees by providing information packets, reviewing company policies, explaining benefit programs and obtaining signatures for documents.
  • Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
  • Revamped the employee rewards program, resulting in improved participation and increased employee satisfaction
  • Partnered with Operations to deliver targeted HR support, enhancing workforce effectiveness and supporting key customer satisfaction KPIs
  • Tested and validated HR programs to ensure readiness for launch; served as a key resource for troubleshooting and resolving issues pre- and post-deployment.

Human Resources Specialist

Chewy
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assist TM with their issues
  • Address SNOW tickets
  • Code TM’s timesheets properly
  • Assist with New Hire Onboarding
  • Support the Operations and HR team
  • Engagement Activities
  • Owned, purchased items and revamped Chewy Swag

Material Handler/ Reactor Helper

Micronutrients
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Forklift trained
  • Machine operator
  • Package product
  • Mix materials for final product
  • Follow food and safety regulations
  • Load/unload trailers
  • Maintain a clean work area daily

Customer Service Representative

GEICO INSURANCE
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Excellent customer service
  • Handle customer request via phone
  • Ensure customer needs are met
  • Follow state regulations for each state

Warehouse Associate

Amazon.com LLC
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Job duties include: picking, packing, loading trucks, Item sortation
  • Exceed Customer Expectations on a daily basis
  • Crew Motivator: Positive and high energy attitude towards co-workers and management
  • Problem Solve: Fixes issues with customer products that have not been processed correctly
  • Collator: Manages the workflow for Outbound as a whole
  • Monitors the conveyor system and shipping systems for Outbound with hourly updates
  • Team Lead (backup/seasonal): Manage 100-900 employees on a daily basis, 1,000+ during holidays
  • Balance labor between departments
  • Lead projects to help production
  • Trainer: Instructs and demonstrates the process for new employees
  • Train all coaches to be successful
  • Ensure that all new hires are being properly trained
  • Ensure that all training material is up to date

Education

High School Diploma -

North Clayton High School
College Park
05-2010

Skills

  • Workplace relationship management
  • Labor law adherence
  • Workplace culture improvement
  • Effective complaint resolution
  • Excel proficiency
  • Analytical decision-making
  • HR analytics and reporting
  • Guidance and performance counseling
  • Workflow optimization
  • Effective time management
  • SOP development
  • Recordkeeping proficiency
  • Performance management systems
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month
  • Successfully managed special production for the holidays (Selected by GM)

Characteristics

  • Empathetic
  • Analytical
  • Team-oriented
  • Process-driven
  • Culturally aware/inclusive
  • Detail Oriented
  • Efficient multitasker
  • Strategic thinker
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Approachable
  • Adaptable
  • Discreet and trustworthy

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Administrator

Chewy
01.2021 - Current

Human Resources Specialist

Chewy
01.2020 - 01.2021

Material Handler/ Reactor Helper

Micronutrients
01.2018 - 01.2019

Customer Service Representative

GEICO INSURANCE
01.2016 - 07.2016

Warehouse Associate

Amazon.com LLC
01.2011 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

North Clayton High School