Jaamal Parker
Monterey,CA
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Specialist with extensive experience at the United States Army, excelling in performance management and employee relations. Proven track record in streamlining HR processes and enhancing service efficiency, while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Adept at complex problem-solving and training personnel, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
09.2023 - Current
- Provide HR support to over 2,000+ soldiers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of personnel actions, including in-processing, out-processing, promotions, awards, and pay updates.
- Supervise and train junior HR clerks and soldiers on administrative procedures, systems and Army HR policies.
- Continuously identify and implement process improvements to streamline administrative workflows and increase service efficiency in a high-volume setting
- Conduct and oversee workplace drug testing in accordance with DOD regulations, ensuring legal compliance and maintaining accurate documentation with zero errors or security breaches
Human Resources Supervisor
United States Army
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Planned, coordinated, and executed monthly training events and exercises for unit readiness and compliance
- Led the administration and processing of urinalysis testing, maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocol and confidentiality
- Maintained and secured personnel files for 400+ soldiers, updating records for awards, evaluations, promotions and other HR actions
- Managed the commander's calender and scheduled meetings, ensuring optimal time management and mission alignment
- Deployed to Kuwait for 6 months as a postal clerk, inspecting mailrooms, resolving inter-country postal issues and enforcing postal regulations
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed monthly HR reports, performance evaluations, promotion packets, leave requests and award submissions for over 135 personnel
- Coordinated sponsorship duties by greeting, onboarding, and transporting newly arrived soldiers
- Oversaw the reception, secure transport and inventory of mail and packages for 600+ personnel, maintaining accountability and resolving logistical issues efficiently
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided full-spectrum HR support for a company of 200+ personnel, including promotions, evaluations, awards and records management
- Coordinated and supported field training exercises, handling logistics, accountability and HR documentation in field environments
- Processed deployment paperwork and readiness packets for outbound soldiers, ensuring compliance with army regulations and timelines
- Trained junior soldiers and peers on HR systems and military regulations, serving as a subject matter expert on personnel actions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
Hyattsville, MD08-2028
Skills
- Customer relations
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Onboarding and orientation
- Confidential document control
- Performance management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team building
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Policy development
- Adaptability
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Supervisor
United States Army
02.2021 - 09.2023
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
01.2020 - 02.2021
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
03.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
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