People focused HR professional with proven commitment to increased
morale, retention and production as demonstrated in an eNPS score starting
at -15 and climbing to 50. Progressive experience including program and people management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Manager
Amazon.com Services
10.2019 - 10.2021
Managed and scaled growth of centralized HR staff of 25 to 55, with 18 direct reports.
Responsible for integration of new employee populations for newly acquired businesses, raising supported employee populations from 250K to ~750K.
Advised decision-makers across 8 lines of business, including sub-organizations, on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures including unifying attendance policies.
Executive escalation investigator for all supported business lines for internal and external (third party) inquiries for employee related complaints and concerns.
Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
HR Analyst
City of Lakeland
03.2019 - 09.2019
Performed professional level compensation duties to include job evaluation, job reclassification, position analysis, desk audits and organizational structure reviews
Performed market studies and internal job analyses to ensure pay practices are competitive both internally and externally
Reviewed salary proposals based on hiring, promotion, reclassification, to determine internal pay equity and provide recommendations as applicable
Performed wage and benefits surveys by utilizing statistical analysis and interpreting data
Conducted market surveys as necessary with recommendations regarding appropriate job classifications
Organizational representative for collective bargaining negotiations including negotiations, conducting researches, and statistical analyses
Conducted wage and hour audits in accordance with Federal regulation such as Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Maintained compensation systems to support equitable pay practices
Lead team in design and implementation of Pay for Performance System with automated key performance attributes and measures
HR Assistant
City of Lakeland
07.2018 - 03.2019
Scheduled, administered and scored written, computer based, and performance testing
Answered applicant and internal questions regarding testing, application and certification procedures
Reviewed existing and creates new tests based on needs of organization
Maintained electronic and hard copy files relating to testing activities, prepares documents for records retention
Researched and prepared preliminary data/information for job analysis projects
Recommended required equipment and resources needed to conduct department activities
Compiled and organized data as it related to applicant records, statistics and information for reporting and tracking purposes
Maintained requisition database to generate certification reports for Civil Service compliance
HR Generalist
MidAmerica
09.2015 - 09.2018
Development and implementation of personnel policy and procedure
Handled employee relations counseling, onboarding and out processing
Assisted in evaluation of reports, decision and results of department in relation to established company goals
Coached and mentored staff, created career pathing and employee development
Maintained employee records, policy review and updating of staff handbook including
Created compensation programs including equity bench marks and salary plans
Creation and administration of employee bonus program
Created management and employee touch points to maintain connection with staff
Developed job descriptions, established performance management process, and acted as consultant to ensure proper implementation
Accounting Assistant
MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions
09.2014 - 08.2015
Responsible for 13 trust account audits for accuracy and state and federal compliance
Annual Processing of 20k+ 1099's for all account types
Distribution processing for all account types including FSA and 457s and transmission of client data
Provided customer service by resolving internal and external customer requests
Trained cross functionally to support many teams across organization wide
Verification Coordinator / Athletic Liason
Southeastern University
11.2009 - 09.2014
Completion of organizational audits for compliance with IRS regulations and federal and state laws
Review, interpretation and communication of all law and policy
Creation of internal policy and procedure due to changes with state and federal law
Effective communication to university visitors, internal presentations and brand ambassador for company culture and ethics
Review of various federal and state documentation including tax forms and military release forms