Human Resource professional with over 20+ years of comprehensive human resource experience including recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, compliance, change management and benefit administration, training and development as well as workers compensation. Experienced in collaborating with senior management to conduct Human Resource strategic planning to support and further corporate goals. Possess broad knowledge of human resources in a variety of sectors including government, utilities, manufacturing, higher education, and healthcare. Demonstrated experience initiating cost containment strategies resulting in significant savings. Excellent ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention and succession planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist lll
KBI Biopharma
Durham, NC
02.2022 - Current
Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) Pharmaceutical
Facilitate and execute the delivery of high-volume recruiting by working closely with HR colleagues and hiring managers to source, screen, and hire candidates across various functional areas and locations.
Decreased agency expenses by $400,000 with effective candidate sourcing.
Partner with hiring managers to review, analyze and clarify job specifications/requirements, competencies/skills required, understand business operations, and develop a recruiting strategy to fulfill each staffing need
Effectively support the needs of multiple internal clients and manage against tight hiring deadlines for critical business roles
Manage the recruiting process to ensure sufficient progression of candidates
Responsible for tracking the approvals of all position requisitions
Leverage expertise to develop multiple sourcing channels and robust pipelines.
Responsible for sourcing applicants and managing full cycle recruitment process
Reduced expenses for background checks by $21,000 annually by analyzing and enhancing the process
The primary responsibilities are focused on building a robust and diverse network of mission fit affiliates, organizations, and schools to source applicants across regions; full cycle recruiting of regular, temporary (internal and agency)
Manage the intern program of 35 high school and college students.
Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience
Partner with hiring managers to identify strategy and drive the recruiting process
Consulted with hiring managers on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover
Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations
Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience
Advised managers on best practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws
Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible
Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process
Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior
Case Manager
Simplicity Financial Marketing
Raleigh, NC
11.2017 - 07.2018
Independent Marketing Organization / Insurance
Maintain primary ownership of annuity and life cases
Engaging in frequent communication and coordination between agents, insurance carriers, and internal resources
Responsible for setting agent’s expectations appropriately
Provide World Class Customer
Service experience, based on customer’s expectations, throughout the service process.
Human Resource Business Partner
Family Support Services
McDonough, GA
08.2014 - 10.2017
Service Organization
Design and implement recruiting strategies for hard-to-fill positions
Developed and managed full life cycle hiring and on-boarding procedures
Sourcing, identifying candidates, coordination of interviews, offer negotiation, offer letter creation, pre-hire activities and on-boarding
Managed and organized full spectrum of HR functions, including employment policies and practices, employee relations, compliance audits, compensation, and payroll system transition as well as staffing
Evaluate and review employee history to determine salary placement for all employees; adjust salary placement based on certification upgrades and experience verifications
Other projects for other clients include policy development, compensation structure & pay practices and proper hiring and termination procedures
Responsible for ensuring all employees receive their correct salary placement in relation to their certification level and previous experience
Conducts job and market analysis and benchmarking using multiple survey libraries for grading positions and developing salary recommendations.
Director of Human Resources
Caduceus Occupational Medicine, Health Care
Hapeville, GA
12.2008 - 06.2014
Responsible for full life cycle human resources functions from on-boarding to off boarding for 9-million-dollar revenue organization which consists of 10 clinics including: formulating and implementing human resources policies and procedures, FMLA, OSHA, ADA and HIPPA compliance, compensation and benefits, recruiting, staffing, training and certification, and employee relations
Organizational development and talent management
Develop and implement policies and procedures toward productive functioning of department
Consulted with legal to ensure strict compliance
Managed staff for payroll and HRIS
Manage hiring process: post positions, run ads, arrange interviews, conduct interviews, check references, process background checks, recommend salary to Management staff and process all required paperwork to hire
Develop, implement, and administer compensation policies and programs which include pay structure development, plan documentations, annual focal merit and bonus programs impacting employees
Implemented and administered grading structure for jobs
Responsible for project management, implementation, conversion, and automation of various HRIS technologies
Conducted internal investigation regarding any employee relations issues and consulted with counsel as necessary
Strategic business partner with departments on job offers, promotions, job evaluation and classification, labor market data analysis and interpretation, career path development, internal equity analysis, Fair Labor Standards Act issues and pay policy development and interpretation
Distributes evaluations/reviews to supervisors for completion
Ensure appropriate personnel receive final approvals regarding completion of Personnel Action Form for processing
Managed, maintained, and submitted EEO-1 reporting
Develop and maintain departmental training to ensuring compliance regarding credentialing of clinical Providers and Physician Extenders as well as administrative staff
Administers group insurance at facility level and answers complaints and questions, acts as liaison between employees and insurance benefit service
Introduced wellness initiatives that inspired 90-96% of workforce to participate in annual bio-metric screening leading to annual well physical with primary care physicians within 3-year timeframe
Re-evaluated life insurance benefits to be more cost-effective for company, while increasing/maintaining value for coworkers
Administers worker’s compensation insurance and OSHA as to meet requirements and assist employees in receiving their appropriate benefits
Completes all unemployment paperwork
Represents facility in any unemployment hearings as required
Assist and guide organization regarding safety programs and policies to ensure consistency and application within organization
Process all separation paperwork, monitor employee terminations and assist with smooth dismissals
Conduct exit interviews when appropriate.
Human Resources Manager
Hospital Corporation of America
Forest Park, GA
12.2007 - 11.2008
Hospital - Outpatient Ambulatory and Imaging Services
Serves as primary resource for all aspects of human resources management and provides direction and support in the administration of all human resources day to day functions to include legal compliance and employee relations; salary and wage administration; benefit administration; recruitment and employment and workers’ compensation
Serves as primary human resources recruitment support and counsel to 32 multi-state Ambulatory Surgery Centers (FL, GA, SC, LA and TN) as well TriStar Centennial Hospital a 649-bed hospital
Primary resource for all aspects of human resources management and provides direction and support in the administration of all human resources day-to-day functions to include Joint Commission compliance regulations, employee relations and other legal matters; salary and wage administration; benefit administration; performance management; recruitment; training; and employment and worker’s compensation
Provide training and education on HR regulations, policies, and procedures
Develops and recommends various recruitment strategies for an average of 160 open requisitions
Coordinates and manages an effective Leave of Absence process, as per policy and procedures
Administer Compensation Program to ensure fairness and equity
Oversee effective workers compensation case management
Responsible for ensuring compliance with respect to personnel file maintenance and record retention
Advises on the application of Title VII, Fair Labor Standards Act, and other federal and state legislation
Oversee Human Resources Systems and ad-hoc report writing functions.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management Specialization
Keller Graduate School of Management
Illinois City, IL
02.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelors of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Spring Garden College
Philadelphia, PA
08.1984 - 05.1989
Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management - undefined