Inayah Simmons
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dedicated HR professional with strong grasp of employment laws, compliance issues and benefits plans. Successfully introduces process improvements and staff-development initiatives to drive corporate goal attainment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
Univerity of Houston - Downtown
Houston
08.2022 - Current
- Brought new perspectives to classroom discussions with materials found during independent research.
- Took the lead on team projects.
- Completed courses Foundation of HRM, Legal Issues in HRM, Legal Environment of Bussines
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Managed five classes per semester.
Human Resource Generalist
PTSD Foundation of America
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with HR team, training, payroll, benefits, and department managers
- Serves as a liaison for issues pertaining to employee relations, paid time off, and leaves of absence
- Conducting initial orientation sessions and ongoing training to familiarize new hires with company policies, procedures, and culture.
- Managed open enrollment: Initiated employee enrollment, assisted employees with enrollment, and answered employee enrollment inquiries.
- Conducted thorough research and shopped around for 403B programs to meet the company’s needs. Ultimately, implemented a 403B program and introduced it to the leadership and employees.
- Oversaw HR functions and provided support for a workforce of 96-104 employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX05.2025
Associate degree - Business
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Benefits Administration
- HR Policies Implementation
- Performance Evaluation
- Coaching
- Recruiting/Employee Onboarding
- Interviewing/Exit Interviews
- Employee Relations
- Orientation and Training
- Problem solving/Attention to detail
- HRIS Systems/ADP Workforce Now
Timeline
Student
Univerity of Houston - Downtown
08.2022 - Current
Human Resource Generalist
PTSD Foundation of America
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management
University of Houston Downtown
Associate degree - Business
Houston Community College