Ikeem Florence
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Human Resources Operations Specialist with 7+ years of experience supporting federal and DoD workforce operations in highly regulated environments. Proven expertise in HR financial operations, payroll-adjacent processes, entitlement tracking, audit support, and compliance-driven administration. Experienced supporting workforces of 300+ personnel, reconciling financial discrepancies, preparing leadership reports, and maintaining zero-deficiency audit records. Active Secret clearance holder with a strong background in military HR operations, data accuracy, and process improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
United States Navy, USN
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Supported end-to-end HR operational and financial processes for a workforce of 350+ military personnel, ensuring accuracy across payroll, entitlements, and personnel records in accordance with DoD policies.
- Tracked, reviewed, and reconciled pay, travel, and entitlement transactions, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues prior to payroll submission deadlines.
- Managed and monitored $150,000+ in pay and travel-related entitlements, ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared personnel, pay, and operational reports for leadership by analyzing HR data to support staffing, readiness, and operational decision-making.
- Partnered with command leadership and administrative teams to align HR operations with financial controls, internal policies, and federal regulations.
- Supported audits and inspections by compiling payroll, entitlement, travel, and personnel documentation, resulting in zero findings.
- Assisted with process improvement initiatives that reduced processing time, increased data accuracy, and improved workflow efficiency across HR operations.
- Maintained accurate employee records in HR information systems, improving reporting reliability and reducing data errors involving sensitive PII.
Human Resources Specialist
United States Navy, USN
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided day-to-day HR operational and administrative support for enlisted and officer personnel, including pay, benefits, and personnel actions.
- Reviewed payroll-related transactions and personnel data to prevent pay discrepancies and ensure compliance with Navy and DoD regulations.
- Analyzed recurring operational issues and recommended procedural adjustments that improved processing efficiency and accuracy.
- Coordinated HR and administrative workflows across departments to ensure timely approvals, documentation, and submission of personnel actions.
- Implemented a records audit process that improved file accuracy and reduced corrective action turnaround time by 35%.
- Trained junior staff on payroll procedures, data accuracy standards, and compliance expectations in a regulated government environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
American Public University
Charles Town, WV06-2026
Associate of Arts - Communications
American Public University
Charles Town, WV04-2022
Skills
- Government HR Operations
- DoD & Federal Compliance
- Payroll & Entitlements Processing
- Budget Tracking & Reconciliation
- Audit & Inspection Support
- HRIS & Personnel Systems
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Records Management (PII)
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Coordination
Security Clearance
Active Secret Security Clearance (DoD)
Accomplishments
- Awarded two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (NAMs) in recognition of sustained superior performance, reliability, and contribution to mission readiness in operational and administrative environments.
- Earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for direct support of overseas operational deployments in designated areas of responsibility.
- Awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for honorable service in support of global contingency operations.
- Earned the Navy “E” Ribbon as part of a unit recognized for battle efficiency and operational excellence.
- Awarded the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon for successful completion of overseas and forward-deployed operations.
Certification
- Certified CPPA with the NEC 791F
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
United States Navy, USN
04.2021 - 04.2024
Human Resources Specialist
United States Navy, USN
02.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications
American Public University
Associate of Arts - Communications
American Public University