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Gerlean Baylor

Alexandria,Virginia

Summary

Motivated Human Resources Specialist offering several years of experience promoting employee retention through incentive programs and well-researched compensation packages. Well-versed in employment regulations and records management requirements. Tech-savvy individual with advanced knowledge of job-related software. Strategic professional in human resources management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in employee relations, compliance with labor laws, and talent acquisition strategies. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance organizational effectiveness. Seasoned Senior Human Resources Consultant with deep understanding of strategic human resources planning. Strengths include developing effective HR policies, managing talent acquisition, and fostering positive workplace cultures. Known for driving organizational growth through aligning human resources strategy with business objectives. Previous roles highlight significant contribution to improving employee engagement and retention rates. Driven and decisive professional offering several years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements hr strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy. Results-oriented Human Resources Consultant resolves complex employee issues, including employment litigation, associate complaints, performance management, coaching and skill development. Delivers quality candidates to fill vacancies and interprets corporate policies, programs and procedures for employees.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Self Employed Web
Alexandria, Virginia
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
  • Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
  • Investigated complaints from employees regarding unfair treatment or other grievances.
  • Coordinated training and development programs to enhance employee skills and support career growth.
  • Collaborated with department heads to ensure effective communication between departments throughout the organization.
  • Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
  • Created reports detailing employee turnover statistics, absenteeism patterns, or disciplinary actions taken against workers.
  • Advised management and staff on labor laws and HR policies, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted new hire orientation and onboarding activities, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by listening to issues and providing appropriate solutions.
  • Assisted in developing job descriptions and competency models to ensure optimal staffing levels.
  • Implemented initiatives to improve workplace culture and foster positive relationships among team members.
  • Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
  • Drafted corporate policies that reflected the organization's values while adhering to legal requirements.

Senior Classification Specialist

CTR Managment Group
Ashburn, VA
06.2018 - 05.2023
  • Surveyed employees and conducted focus group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
  • Assessed the impact of proposed changes on existing organizational structures.
  • Evaluated job positions to determine classification, exempt or non-exempt status and salary.
  • Performed periodic audits of existing positions to ensure accuracy of classifications over time.
  • Collaborated with HR staff members to provide support in identifying proper classification levels for open positions within the organization.
  • Advised professionals on effective strategies for resolving classification and salary complaints.
  • Participated in special projects as assigned by senior management.
  • Monitored external environment developments relevant to position classification processes.
  • Conducted research and analysis of industry trends, wage surveys, labor market conditions, and other data sources in order to develop accurate job classifications.
  • Kept abreast of all federal regulations affecting compensation structures, including Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Prepared flow charts and career path reports to summarize job analysis and evaluation and compensation analysis information.
  • Researched emerging trends in human resources practices related to position classification systems.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws governing employment standards related to position classification systems.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Capella University
Minnesota City, MN
12-2016

MBA - Organization Development

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
06-2004

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Voorhees College
Denmark, SC
06-1997

Southern University,

Skills

  • Skilled in [software]
  • Employee coaching
  • Leadership coaching
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Succession planning
  • Employment branding
  • customer service training
  • Human resources optimization
  • HR auditing
  • Talent management
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Records management
  • Employee relations
  • Workforce planning
  • Onboarding process
  • job analysis

  • Human resource management
  • HR metrics analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • New employee training
  • Benefits oversight
  • Organizational development
  • Specialized HR projects
  • Compensation analysis

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Self Employed Web
01.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Classification Specialist

CTR Managment Group
06.2018 - 05.2023

MBA - Human Resources Management

Capella University

MBA - Organization Development

Upper Iowa University

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Voorhees College

Southern University,
Gerlean Baylor