Ericka Huntspon
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Professional with extensive experience in federal and private sectors, providing expert advice on organizational design and talent management. Proven track record in policy analysis and data reporting, successfully improved talent acquisition processes, resulting in a robust talent pipeline. Skilled in identifying operational risks and implementing data-driven HR solutions to drive organizational success. Proficient in navigating ambiguity and utilizing modern HR tools and analytics for effective decision-making.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Workforce Planning Specialist (GS-0301-12)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
Silver Spring, USA
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Provide advice to senior leadership in planning and execution of organizational goals and management priorities.
- Subject matter expert, ensuring all cross-functional partners are engaged and supported in developing and implementing strategic human capital plans and initiatives aimed at meeting current and future staffing requirements, enhancing employee retention and development, and increasing employee motivation, satisfaction, and empowerment.
- Track and report key workforce metrics relating to turnover, workforce planning initiatives and technology to identify workforce dynamic, trends to ensure the Center attracts, hires, and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.
- Liaison for directorate level planning and workforce restructuring. Review, evaluate, and resolve challenges related to staff actions, personnel management, performance management, training, budget, manpower, correspondence, record management, and travel.
- Research, review, analyze, and interpret OPM, HHS, FDA, and CDRH policies that impact office operations, selections, personnel actions recruitment procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines.
- Assist managers and supervisors in designing, developing, implementing, or improving talent acquisition programs or processes to align with specific human capital strategies.
- Sets priorities, plans, and coordinates work activities for Human Resources Specialists focused on labor management, staffing, recruitment, classification, pre-employment processing and onboarding, pre-employment, performance evaluation and incentive awards programs, time and attendance, leave and compensation using multiple platforms such as Electronic Classification System (eClass), CDRH Acquisition and Administrative Planning System (CAAPS), CDRH Budget & Acquisition Planning System (CBAPS), Integrated Time and Attendance (ITAS), Electronic Performance Management Appraisal Plan (ePMAP), Enterprise Administrative Support Environment (EASE), Manage-to-Payroll (MTP), Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) Requester and Receiver, Enterprise Human Capital Management (EHCM) and USA Staffing posting vacancy announcements, rating and ranking applicants, issuing certificates and onboarding.
- Monitor and evaluate projects and activities to ensure compliance with Human Capital goals, objectives, policy, and schedules.
- Provide advisory and technical assistance to hiring managers on employee relations for, employees, non-employees, contractors, commission corps, interns, and students.
- Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports on daily operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Influence management decision-making using knowledge of Federal hiring flexibilities and procedures and available data points.
- Ensure assessments are fundamentally research-based and determine the effectiveness of workforce intervention and development strategies as well as the effectiveness of change management tactics to represent best workforce practices.
Administrative Officer (GS-0343-12)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
Silver Spring, USA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Served on special teams committee as a subject matter expert, regarding administrative matters, organizational design, talent acquisition strategies, strategic planning, and implementation strategies regarding Human Capital development.
- Directorate level liaison for planning and workforce restructuring. Reviewed, evaluated, and resolved challenges related to staff actions, personnel management, performance management, timekeeping, training, budget, manpower, correspondence, record management, and travel for Senior leadership; typically diverse in nature, requiring input from internal and external stakeholders.
- Captured, reported, and analyzed statistical data, providing advice, guidance, and support on human capital management operations, programs, and all personnel related actions.
- Researched, reviewed, analyzed, and interpreted OPM, HHS, FDA, and CDER policies that impact office operations, personnel actions, recruitment procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify the most effective approach to workforce projections reassignment, reinstatement, priority placement, promotions, new appointments, recommending the use of special recruiting authorities if applicable.
- Assisted Human Resources Specialists with labor management, staffing, recruitment, classification, pre-employment processing and onboarding, performance incentive award programs, time and attendance, leave and compensation using various platforms such as Electronic Classification System (eClass), Administrative Operations Information System (AOIS), CDER Budget & Acquisition Planning System (CBAPS), Integrated Time and Attendance (ITAS), Electronic Performance Management Appraisal Plan (ePMAP), Enterprise Administrative Support Environment (EASE), Manage-to-Payroll (MTP), Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) Requester and Receiver, Enterprise Human Capital Management (EHCM) and USA Staffing posting vacancy announcements, rating and ranking applicants, issuing certificates and Onboarding.
- Provided advisory and technical assistance to hiring managers on employee relations, for employees, non-employees, contractors, commission corps, interns, and students.
- Liaison for organization structure, PDPP, Student Loan Repayment Program, Civilian Tuition Assistance Program, Telework program, Off Duty Employment Program, and other programs.
- Advised internal and external customers on agency administrative policies and procedures.
- Compiled data and prepared administrative status reports and correspondence for management review and/ or approval.
- Briefed managers on critical program milestones.
- Advised senior leaders on inventory requirements for administrative programs.
- Travel – Federal Agency Travel Preparer (FATA) Provided administrative level travel guidance on policy, regulations, to travel preparers, travelers, supervisors.
- Arranged, reviewed, and approved travel authorizations and vouchers (domestic, international) using the travel management system Concur Government Edition (CGE).
- Utilized CGE travel system and UFMS payment system to solve travel issues, review or approve travel, produce financial charts or graphs and track, compile, or analyze financial data.
- Timekeeping Approving Official Provided regulatory interpretation, guidance, and assistance regarding authorized leave, work, and schedules.
- Reviewed, edited, and approved timesheets. Reconciled payroll discrepancies.
- Managed and updated employee pay data within ITAS.
- Accurately maintained and monitored the Integrated Time and Attendance System (ITAS) to ensure proper reporting and documentation for payroll, attendance, compliance, and assisting with resolving data discrepancies.
- Provided operational and organizational support, reviewing awards, criteria and basis for recognition, dollars spent/obligated and distribution of overall performance.
- Advised management on new or modified performance standards, appraisal ratings and justification standards, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained and monitored database providing distribution data, statistical information, financial impact, types, and quantity/frequency of awards.
Administrative Officer (GS-0341-11)
U.S. Army Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Business Operations and Integration Division (BOID)
Fort Detrick, USA
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Conducted extensive internal equity assessments that evaluate programs/ turnover, mission requirements, current and future staffing development needs, and workforce requirements.
- Developed plans with long-range horizons based on challenges and recommended human capital solutions.
- Provided advice on staffing matters, management options and alternatives regarding recruitment, selections, and other personnel actions.
- Gathered workforce and organizational data to develop strategic human capital plans to recommend appropriate methods for projects and initiatives.
- Designed and conducted research and analyses to determine the effectiveness of change management tactics to attract, hire, and retain the best employees, enhance employee retention and development- including recruitment and placement, position classification and pay management.
- Directorate advisor for classifying and evaluating civilian positions, position descriptions, assessment questionnaires and selective factors consistent with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards, Fair Labor Standards Act, HR laws, policies, and regulations.
- Onboarded new employee personnel. Collected all payroll and human resource paperwork (I-9, W-4, E- Verify).
- Provided technical advice related to personnel actions, recruitment, awards, incentives, contingency appointments/extensions, etc.
- Ensured recruitment, relocation, or retention incentive requests and documents were substantiated and in compliance with regulations, attainment of recruitment goals and objectives.
- Reviewed justification for above the minimum pay rate appointments, based on superior qualifications.
- Handled management/employee relations, labor employee relations, training and development, workman's compensation, Equal Employment Opportunities, Contract Verification System for contractors.
- System Administrator and Customer Service Representative (CSR) for ATAAPS. Managed, and reconciled discrepancies between multiple processing systems, resolving complex pay and labor situations.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and advised on manpower/personnel program guidance, policy statements, and procedures for impact on current directorate operations.
- Initiated requests for security clearances and maintain security forms as Identify security issues and determines reportable actions. Meet with Installation Security Officer for annual inspection.
- DTS Administrator. Initiated, approved, and reconciled authorization and travel voucher in accordance with joint travel regulation and Department of Defense policy. Interpreted policy and train civilians and military personnel regarding travel, orders and reimbursements.
- Evaluated and analyzed administrative policies, guidance, procedures for Business Operations Chief, providing solutions, written recommendations to improve and foster effectiveness, efficiency and productivity affecting position management, PD classification and recruitment initiatives and recommend solutions.
- Developed and implemented plans that consider personnel, budget, manpower, and short, mid and long-range milestones and objectives.
- Created new hire standard operating procedures, outlining all administrative processes, practices and expectations.
- Served as a key member of the HRM Service Delivery Model and primary HR Specialist for one or more organizations; gathering workforce and organizational data to develop strategic human capital plans or prepare recruitment packages, position descriptions staffing requirements: developing strategies for short and long tern plans; leading meetings and projects to support the overall organizational strategic human capital plan.
- Coordinated all administrative functions between six divisions within DPW while serving as the liaison to the USAG Command Group, Directorate of Human Resources, Resource Management Office and Civilian Personnel Advisory Center.
- Utilized the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) to input and track budget, funding, utility and fuel costs, and capital equipment assignments.
- Performed comparative classification studies to determine conformity across several offices, interdisciplinary positions, and mixed positions.
- Developed and maintained databases and spreadsheets to track information on each employee (i.e., suspense dates, career promotion due dates, salaries, TDA data, training.).
Program Analyst
Venesco LLC.
Chantilly, USA
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Primary administrative official responsible for planning, development, and execution of the AOR’s Correspondence and Directives Management Program in accordance with SECNAV and BUMED policies, resulting in 100% MEDIG compliance.
- Ensured provisions were in accordance with establish organizational and federal administrative policy procedure and regulation. Disseminating written or verbal information, explanation or interpretation from Higher headquarter
- Forms Manger for two subordinate commands, responsible for drafting letters, memorandums, bulletins, announcements, and other general correspondence to respond to employee inquiries; disseminate policy; and provide procedural information to organizational structure stakeholders.
- Technical advisor and assistant to management and employees on The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, records management, space planning and utilization, management analysis.
- Researched, drafted, and compiled group responses that cross functional lines, for feedback on policy, procedure and command climate, necessary for efficiency and economy of operation.
Executive Assistant
Contracting Resources Group
Baltimore, USA
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Exercised exclusive control over Commander and Deputy Commander’s appointments, with complete authority for commitments of time. Independently schedule appointments, and meetings based upon personal knowledge of the Commander and Deputy Commander’s workload and issues of importance. This includes securing space arrangements, notifying participants, and providing all necessary background information to participants. Increasing productivity and workflow.
- Defense Travel System Entry Agent, diligently managed administrative and logistics travel, domestic and international, for the Senior Executives in the organization.
- Chartered process improvement initiative, improving administrative processes for 200 employees, ensuring optimum performance.
- Compiled and reviewed the travel, training and facility requirements for the command suite’s budget request. Worked with finance and accounting department to ensure spending is aligned and within budget, by using the Funds Administration and Standardized Document Automation System (FASTDATA), Standard Labor Data Collection and Distribution Application (SLDCADA), Standard Accounting and Reporting System/Field Level (STARS/FL), and Defense Travel Systems (DTS). Reviewed travel, training and purchase card request prior to approval by the Deputy Commander.
- Managed daily, 60+ pieces of incoming and outgoing mission critical correspondence and memorandums for signature of Senior Executives.
- Reviewed all outgoing correspondence for clarity, completeness, proper format, and conformance with procedural instructions, grammar, typographical accuracy, required enclosures, and contains pertinent background information to ensure matters are expedited improving operational efficiency.
- Liaison between the supervisor and subordinate units to assist in the procedural aspects of expediting the work of the office, including such matters as shifting clerical help to take care of fluctuating workload; helping implement instructions concerning procedures; explaining reporting requirements and arranging with subordinate officials for the collection and submission of data; and assembling data into general reports of the total work of the office and subordinate commands, creating a more efficient workload balance.
Human Resources Manager
EA Enterprise
Mitchellville, USA
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided technical expertise and support for configuration, installation, procurement, acceptance testing, and physical planning of all facilities, communications equipment supporting a multitude of on-line and functional requirements
- Assisted in analyzing the alignment of overall strategies, objectives and goals for the company. Paying close attention to budget variances and adjusting organization workload, structure and procedures proactively.
- Performed internal audits to produce significant cost savings though productivity, and business process improvement.
- Utilized position management principles; reviewed new or revised policy to determine impact, to advise supervisors and managers accordingly.
- Liaison between management and employees; handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping improve communication barriers.
- Provide management and team support with employee discipline and separation. Identified actual or potential problem areas to evaluate the effect of alternative or corrective actions of objectives.
- Collected all payroll and human resource paperwork (I-9, W-4, E- Verify).
- Provided technical advice related to personnel actions, or programs to include recruit actions, awards, recruitment incentives, contingency appointments/extensions, etc.
- SME for developing new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals and objectives, advising management and employees on policies, directives, and other regulatory guidance.
- Applied analytical techniques to develop new hire orientation, scheduled drug testing and provided new hire welcome package/ handbook, employee badge and cellphone. Achieved budget reduction of approximately twenty five percent with improved on boarding process and employee support.
- Implemented processes and procedures for completing quality assurance reviews and monitoring compliance of the Procurement card process within the first 90 days on board.
- Improved budget tracking and reporting process for the company which led to greater accountability of expenses.
- Established, updated and maintained employee files according to company policy and Maryland law/ guidance.
- Advised management on personnel management matters involving staffing, recruitment and placement, rights and responsibilities.
- Guided employee through reasonable accommodation rules, regulations and forms.
- Conducted face to face and written staff education and training on EEO policy. Ensuring employees understand their rights and responsibilities.
- Assisted with the formulation of budget and estimates to support plans, programs, and activities.
- Provided information and interpreted standard organizational budgetary, accounting, or financial administrative procedures, practices, and regulations. Researched accounting, budgetary and financial information, and prepared summaries.
- Performed specialized work involving managerial or administrative work in connection with accounting systems; analytical, forecasting, and interpretive functions associated with the management and control of resources or funds; tracking and control of funds for special projects; analytical or program work pertaining to payroll, cash control or benefits system.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia05.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Western International
Phoenix, Arizona03.2009
Skills
- Workforce planning
- Human capital strategy
- Policy analysis
- Data reporting
- Talent acquisition
- Performance management
- Employee relations
Timeline
Workforce Planning Specialist (GS-0301-12)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
09.2023 - 07.2025
Administrative Officer (GS-0343-12)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
09.2022 - 09.2023
Administrative Officer (GS-0341-11)
U.S. Army Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Business Operations and Integration Division (BOID)
04.2019 - 09.2022
Program Analyst
Venesco LLC.
10.2018 - 04.2019
Executive Assistant
Contracting Resources Group
01.2017 - 10.2018
Human Resources Manager
EA Enterprise
09.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Liberty University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Western International