Ernest W. Adams Jr.
Hamer,SC
Summary
Adapted recruitment and retention approaches in response to shifting societal norms and expectations to attract top talent.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Human Resources
Harbor Freight
10.2020 - Current
- Cultivated a proactive approach to responsibilities, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.
- Executed tasks efficiently in rapidly changing environments, contributing to overall team success.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to enhance team dynamics and maintain productivity in both individual and group assignments.
- Showcased agility in learning and flexibility in responding to changing situations.
- Contributed to team success by offering support and mentorship to enhance overall performance.
- Articulated ideas clearly and concisely in both verbal and written formats to enhance collaboration.
- Coordinated day-to-day activities, ensuring optimal collaboration and workflow among team members.
- Cultivated strong relationships through respectful interactions, friendly demeanor, and a commitment to helping others.
- Streamlined task prioritization and scheduling to consistently achieve deadlines.
- Reviewed and refined assignments to guarantee precision and adherence to project specifications.
- Cultivated a detail-oriented approach to work, ensuring thoroughness and reliability in project execution.
- Exhibited strong adaptability and efficiency in learning and applying new concepts in diverse environments.
- Established and nurtured respectful and efficient working relationships to support organizational goals.
- Implemented strategic planning and prioritization techniques to manage and deliver on multiple project timelines.
Sr. HR Partner
McLeod Health
02.2019 - Current
HR Business Partner
Mann-Hummel
03.2014 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented comprehensive HR policies to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Spearheaded innovative recruitment initiatives to elevate candidate quality and promote diversity.
- Cultivated positive employee relations and implemented performance management strategies to foster workplace harmony.
- Spearheaded cross-departmental collaboration initiatives to drive workforce engagement strategies.
- Led the design and implementation of training initiatives to enhance employee skills and promote professional growth.
- Evaluated HR metrics to enhance strategic decision-making processes.
- Led strategic succession planning initiatives to ensure seamless organizational talent continuity.
- Enabled managers to implement employee relations strategies, enhancing conflict resolution effectiveness.
- Directed compliance initiatives with labor laws and company regulations to enhance HR operations.
- Addressed complex employee relations challenges to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Assessed and resolved HR training needs to strengthen employee and leadership skills.
- Spearheaded comprehensive recruitment and onboarding initiatives to optimize workforce integration.
- Established and executed HR practices to ensure adherence to legal standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to refine and implement organizational development strategies.
- Safeguarded sensitive employee and company proprietary information to uphold confidentiality standards.
- Formulated and implemented staffing strategies to resolve understaffing issues and strengthen team cohesion.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to develop cohesive solutions for organizational challenges.
- Spearheaded strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster an inclusive organizational culture.
- Collaborated with leadership to evaluate and refine organizational policies, driving operational efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive investigations and collaborated with legal department to resolve harassment and discrimination issues.
- Spearheaded open dialogue initiatives between management and staff to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Spearheaded design and execution of team-building initiatives to foster collaboration.
- Formulated and executed optimized workforce planning and resource allocation strategies.
- Led discussions with departing employees to extract valuable insights on organizational strengths and areas for improvement.
- Cultivated and sustained strategic partnerships with universities and employment agencies to strengthen professional networking opportunities.
- Developed and executed compensation strategies to optimize talent acquisition and retention initiatives.
- Implemented comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Formulated and executed succession planning strategies to enhance organizational leadership capabilities.
- Formulated and executed recruitment strategies to optimize candidate selection processes.
- Spearheaded special events to elevate employee engagement and cultivate a collaborative workplace culture.
- Formulated and executed retention strategies and support systems to enhance employee engagement.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of employee performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Executed comprehensive analysis of industry trends and best practices to enhance HR initiatives.
- Analyzed turnover data to identify trends and drive employee retention initiatives.
- Facilitated leadership development workshops to empower mid-level managers in optimizing team performance.
- Cultivated collaboration with senior management to align HR strategies with overarching business objectives.
HR Manager
WIX Filters
01.1999 - 03.2017
Education
MBA - undefined
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2017
BA - undefined
Coker University
Hartsville, SC01.1999
Skills
Spearheaded initiatives to enhance employee relations and cultivate a supportive workplace culture
Community Partnership
Dillon County Chamber, Workforce Development, American Cancer Society, Domestic Violence, Student Developement
Accomplishments
Numerous Successful audits of adherence to local and federal employment and quality standards expectations
Timeline
Sr Human Resources
Harbor Freight
10.2020 - Current
Sr. HR Partner
McLeod Health
02.2019 - Current
HR Business Partner
Mann-Hummel
03.2014 - 02.2019
HR Manager
WIX Filters
01.1999 - 03.2017
MBA - undefined
Walden University
BA - undefined
Coker University