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Essence Thomas

League City,TX

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Specialist with a proven track record at Eagle Roofing, enhancing HR processes and compliance. Excelled in benefits administration and HR audits, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Workday, with a knack for fostering customer relations and mentoring, significantly improving workplace integration and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

Eagle Roofing
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Managed benefits administration for company staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
  • Assist with SAP / Workday HR data reporting
  • Providing some general administrative support as needed, including booking meeting rooms, organizing catering, etc.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.

Auburn University Student

Auburn University
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Completed and understood SAP processing systems
  • Recording financial transactions, preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and assisting with audits within projects
  • Mentored struggling students through personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance in principles financial accounting courses
  • Worked with professors and community groups to develop personal projects for program research support
  • Ensured adherence to GAAP principles by consistently reviewing accounting policies and procedures.
  • Tracked data and entered into SAP for accounting purposes.

Manager of Operations

Authentically Embodied
05.2018 - 01.2022
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Created and executed strategic plans aimed at increasing profitability while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
  • Assessed risk factors within the business environment proactively, implementing contingency planning measures accordingly as needed to mitigate potential disruptions or setbacks in daily operations proceedings.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Accounting

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
12.2021

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Training and mentoring
  • Training development
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Excel Macros
  • Workday proficiency
  • Strong analytical and attention to detail

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

Eagle Roofing
08.2023 - Current

Auburn University Student

Auburn University
01.2022 - 05.2023

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
05.2020 - 08.2021

Manager of Operations

Authentically Embodied
05.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Accounting

Auburn University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

University of Oklahoma
Essence Thomas