Helena Kirkland

-Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.

-Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.

-Managed payroll data entry for four multistate companies with over 150 employees.

-Developed and implemented new programs based on leading inclusion and diversity practices using project management principles.

-Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

-Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.

-Managed communications, potential employers, and coordinated distribution of positions,
interview schedules, and other event planning, as well as completion of written reports.

-Developed and implemented strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse technical and non-technical talent by providing ongoing verbal and written communication to candidates, recruiters, and hiring mangers.
-Developed, implemented and managed recruiting processes for crypto currency start-up company.
- Partnered with various recruiters to assist in the screening and selection of foundational candidates for the start-up

-Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.

-Verified applicant references and employment details.

- Responsible for entire HR function from sourcing, recruitment, onboarding, talent development and payroll.
- Initiated new training and development program that streamlined processes and increased efficiency by 90%.
- Improved productivity of customer relationship management procedure by 85%.
- Initiated and processed background check at Federal and State level.
- Hired and mentored core start-up team, building initial company policies and procedures.
- Proactively attended networking events to maintain community ties, B2B relationships and industry connections.
- Worked with clinical director to evaluate employees for their yearly performance reviews.
- Setting and reviewing pay structures and employee perks and benefits.
- Serve as liaison between HR and staff to manage all aspects of employee relations including conducting incident and disciplinary investigations and departmental administrative reviews.

-Concurrently manage budget reconciliation and travel requestions for strategic college initiatives.
-Responsible for aggregating data (6,000+ surveys) into spreadsheet models and distributing to university executive team.
-Primarily responsible for initiating accounts payable for 3rd party contractors.
- Responsible for processing payroll overages for the assessment team.
- Reviewed and audited internal hardcopy data points and transferred data in newly rolled-out internal database to ensure compliance with Mid-States accreditation

- Registered all (90 students per semester) students for courses in both Post-Bachelor and Bachelor programs
- Assisted with Student Services & Financial Aid issues impacting university enrollment for students.
- Planned large-scale (75 - 200+ attendees) events such as fundraiser and conferences.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangementsmanaged department website.

-Supervised admissions programs, student recruitment and retention

-Developed thorough understanding of G.I Bill policy and procedure while working with active duty, veteran and military spouses throughout enrollment process.

- Planned and led activities to develop students physical, emotional and social growth.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up
work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys.

- Assisted Residence Life Coordinator with instructional responsibilities of "The Role of the Resident Assistant: Theory and Practice" course.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of curriculum.
- Served as the sole instructor for two or more classes.
- Used knowledge and experience to teach students to become well balanced Resident Assistants in Penn State's multicultural and learning-centered residence hall