EBONY BRENITA CLARK
Columbia,SC
Summary
Highly accomplished, proactive,senior HR professional dedicated to providing impressive human resource operational leadership for small and large corporations. Proven success in building high performing teams, improving company effectiveness and expertly facilitating Front Line Leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Human Resources Manager
Oldcastle Infrastructure
05.2021 - Current
- Lead and participate in key projects to drive HR strategies and improves our business strategic imperatives
- Ensure 100% compliance through consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and best practices
- Influence and communicate with all levels of the organization, from Production team members to Senior Leadership
- Assist leadership professionals with performance management and employee development programs
- Manage training programs to ensure employees and organizational needs are met
- Serve as a coach to Area General Managers and Front-Line Leaders
- Ensure employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved
- Promote a positive work culture by driving team engagement initiatives and employee advocacy
- Lead key HR processes including compensation, merit and bonus planning
- Facilitate talent reviews and performance management processes using temporary tools and processes
- Work collaboratively with Union leadership (where applicable) to maintain positive relations
- Responsible for compensation planning, including annual merit & bonus process.
Human Resources Manager/Store Human Resources Manager
Citi Trends
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported 200 stores of 12 associates
- Served as the key point of contact for both associate and management for all areas of HR policies and procedures
- Advised and support managers in resolving associate issues
- Responded to EEOC and regulatory complaints
- Identified issues; developed plans and counseled management regarding areas, which impact the distribution center from a cost a trend perspective
- Directed recruiting, interviewing and selection of employees to fill vacant positions
- Directed new employee orientations to foster positive attitude towards company goals
- Represented the Company at personnel related hearings and investigations
- Investigated, reviewed, and responded as needed to complaints of harassment and discrimination
- Ensured day to day company and governmental compliance with all standard HR practices and processes
- Including workers’ compensation, ADA and FMLA
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local labor laws and regulations
- Provided effective coaching to management and hourly associates on varied HR issues and concerns
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality
- Provided or obtained necessary training for DC Supervisors and Managers.
Human Resources Manager
Boral Stone Products
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported 300 employees
- Served as the key point of contact for both employees and management for all areas of HR policies and procedures
- Worked closely with the Plant Manager
- Supported HR functions for all employees in plant
- Executed and championed implementation of corporate HR strategy and initiatives
- Advised and supported managers in resolving employee issues
- Responded to EEOC and regulatory complaints
- Identified issues; developed plans and counseled management regarding areas, which impact the distribution center from a cost a trend perspective
- Directed recruiting, interviewing and selection of employees to fill vacant positions
- Directed new employee orientations to foster positive attitude towards company goals
- Investigated, reviewed, and responded as needed to complaints of harassment and discrimination
- Ensured day to day company and governmental compliance with all standard HR practices and processes
- Including workers ‘compensation, ADA and FMLA
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local labor laws and regulations
- Provided effective coaching to management and hourly associates on varied HR issues and concerns
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality.
Human Resources Director
The Hollinger Group/Vibra Healthcare
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported 188 healthcare professionals
- Served as the key point of contact for both employees and management for all areas of HR policies and procedures
- Worked closely with the facility’s Sr
- Executive Director
- Supported HR functions for SNF, Rehab, Assisted Living, Long Term, and Memory Care
- Executed and champion implementation of corporate HR strategy and initiatives
- Advised and supports managers in resolving employee issues
- Responded to EEOC and regulatory complaints
- Identified issues; developed plans and counseled management regarding areas, which impact the distribution center from a cost a trend perspective
- Directed recruiting, interviewed, and selected employees to fill vacant positions
- Directed new employee orientations to foster positive attitude towards company goals
- Represented the distribution center at personnel related hearing and investigations
- Investigated, reviewed, and responded as needed to complaints of harassment and discrimination
- Ensured day to day company and governmental compliance with all standard HR practices and processes
- Including workers’ compensation, ADA and FMLA
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local labor laws and regulations
- Provided effective coaching to management and hourly associates on varied HR issues and concerns
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality.
Distribution Center Human Resources Manager/Store Human Resources Manager
Citi Trends
09.2014 - 12.2018
- Supported Distribution Center of 300 associates
- Supported 119 stores of 12 associates
- Served as the key point of contact for both associate and management for all areas of HR policies and procedures
- Advised and supported managers in resolving associate issues
- Responded to EEOC and regulatory complaints
- Identified issues; developed plans and counseled management regarding areas, which impact the distribution center from a cost a trend perspective
- Directed recruiting, interviewed, and selected employees to fill vacant positions
- Directed new employee orientations to foster positive attitude towards company goals
- Represented the distribution center at personnel related hearings and investigations
- Investigated, reviewed, and responded as needed to complaints of harassment and discrimination
- Ensured day to day company and governmental compliance with all standard HR practices and processes
- Including workers’ compensation, ADA and FMLA
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local labor laws and regulations
- Provided effective coaching to management and hourly associates on varied HR issues and concerns
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality
- Provided or obtained necessary training for DC Supervisors and Managers.
Regional Human Resources Generalist
Masonite
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Performed human resources related duties at the professional level carried out responsibilities in all the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment and affirmative action and employment equity programs
- Partnered with employees and management to communicate various human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations
- Conducted exit interviews and analyze data, making recommendations to the management team for corrective and continuous improvement
- Responded to employee complaints, harassment, allegations, and civil rights complaints
- Represented the company for unemployment claims
- Facilitated and/or provides training (including orientation) to the workforce
- Maintained and coordinated employee recognition programs
- Interviewed, screened, and recruited job applicants to fill entry level, professional, management and technical job openings
- Coordinated all employment procedures and conduct new hire orientation
- Worked with leadership in coaching and developing the management team
- Contributed to team effectiveness by assisting in other areas as needed.
Human Resources Manager
Lowe’s Home Improvement
07.2012 - 11.2012
- Responsible for recruiting and ensuring selection, placement, promotion, transfer, and separation of employees is consistent with Company policy and complies with local, state, and federal law
- Developed, guided, and conducted employee training and development programs
- Monitor development of master training plan, ongoing training programs and consistent employee career development
- Provided guidance and direction to business leaders on HR issues
- Direct the development, implementation and administration of HR policies and programs to support the company’s business objectives and maintain positive employee relations
- Monitored employment law compliance across the organization
- Ensured employee communications are effective and consistent at all the satellite locations; maintain positive employee relations
- Directed development and execution of various employee relations programs to maintain positive employee relations status
- This includes employee coaching, open door policies, employee recreation programs, employee assistance program, and new employee orientation
- Assured an effective performance management process is utilized for all employees
- Managed investigations and resolution of ongoing employee relations issues
- Anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend, and initiate appropriate steps for resolution
- Assisted locations with coordinating any community and public relations efforts to project the company’s good corporate citizen image.
Human Resources Representative (Benefits/Risk Technician)
Chester County Government
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Managed the County’s self-insured workers’ compensation program; process claims, assures proper medical care, initiates investigations, coordinates medical and rehabilitative services and coordinates work status with department managers
- Maintained appropriate medical and OSHA records
- Typed reports and correspondence related to claims
- Maintained employee files for workers’ compensation, life insurance, health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and retirement benefit data
- Processed insurance-related claims, including auto, property, general liability, public official liability, and law enforcement liability
- Received lawsuits and forwards to the appropriate insurance company with an established time frame.
Recruiting/Employee Relations Supervisor
Spherion at Hewitt Associates
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed HR function for Client Services Division
- Managed a staff of 100 Human Resources Reps that support Fortune 100 clients regarding Annual Enrollment, payroll, and general policies and procedures
- Assisted top management in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of activities
- Responsible for division file auditing and processing background checks for applicants
- Responsible for identifying and recruiting qualified candidates to ensure achievement of staffing goals
- Performed skill set matching to ensure an adequate talent pipeline
- Provided Senior Leaders with metrics on attrition and cycle time
- Counseled and coached team on behavioral performance issues and took corrective actions to reduce attrition
- Partnered in developing and driving strategies to promote corporate and business unit objectives
- Performed employee relation investigations on escalated issues to reach resolution
- Ensured compliance with State and Federal law (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and FLSA).
Human Resources/Benefits/Risk Management Intern
Chester County Government
10.2007 - 04.2008
- Sourced, screened, and evaluated potential candidates
- Coordinated, moderated, and directed the selection and evaluation process with hiring managers and decision makers
- Conducted on-site safety inspections
- Knowledgeable of insurance industry standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management and Human Resources Development
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communications, Public Relations, African American Studies
University of South Carolina
Associates of Arts - undefined
University of South Carolina
Lancaster, SCSkills
- Coaching and Counseling
- Creative Problem Solving
- Performance Management
- Labor Relations
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Employee Relations
- Organization Development
- HR Reporting
- Group Presentations
- Training and Development
- Succession Planning
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
Accomplishments
- Caliper Certification (Talogy). March, 2021.
- DDI Facilitator Certification (Development Dimensions International. October, 2021.
Affiliations
Member of Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Timeline
Area Human Resources Manager
Oldcastle Infrastructure
05.2021 - Current
Human Resources Manager/Store Human Resources Manager
Citi Trends
09.2020 - 05.2021
Human Resources Manager
Boral Stone Products
06.2019 - 09.2020
Human Resources Director
The Hollinger Group/Vibra Healthcare
12.2018 - 06.2019
Distribution Center Human Resources Manager/Store Human Resources Manager
Citi Trends
09.2014 - 12.2018
Regional Human Resources Generalist
Masonite
12.2012 - 03.2014
Human Resources Manager
Lowe’s Home Improvement
07.2012 - 11.2012
Human Resources Representative (Benefits/Risk Technician)
Chester County Government
09.2009 - 07.2012
Recruiting/Employee Relations Supervisor
Spherion at Hewitt Associates
08.2008 - 01.2009
Human Resources/Benefits/Risk Management Intern
Chester County Government
10.2007 - 04.2008
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management and Human Resources Development
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communications, Public Relations, African American Studies
University of South Carolina
Associates of Arts - undefined
University of South Carolina
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