Kimberly Brown
Perry,GA
Summary
Dynamic HR Generalist with a proven track record at Hollingsworth & Vose, excelling in HRIS management and fostering employee engagement. Achieved significant improvements in organizational culture and compliance through innovative HR policies and effective benefits management. Skilled in conducting exit interviews and driving talent acquisition, adept at enhancing employee relations and legal adherence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Hollingsworth & Vose
Hawkinsville, GA
03.2015 - 02.2025
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Improved organizational culture and morale through the implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
- Actively participated in recruitment drives and job fairs representing company's values and vision while attracting qualified candidates.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Retail Managment
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12-1998
Skills
- New Hire Orientation
- Benefits Management
- Implementation of HR Policies
- HRIS Management
- Conducting Exit Interviews
- Employee Engagement Strategies
Affiliations
- Middle Georgia SHRM
- Middle Georgia Employers Association
Certification
- Working on obtaining SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management. Spring 2025
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Working on obtaining my Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HR Certification Institute. Spring 2025
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Hollingsworth & Vose
03.2015 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising Retail Managment
Florida State University