James Kodes
Canal Fulton,OH
Summary
Forward-looking HR Manager with 17 years of experience. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Equal Opportunity Advisor
US Army
08.2022 - Current
- Reviewed complaints and claims from workplaces about equal opportunity laws, determined validity and helped build satisfactory resolutions.
- Planned workshops to help workplaces remain complaint free and support diverse employees.
- Collaborated with various agencies and workplaces to extend workplace understanding and enhance compliance.
- Monitored implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
- Performed audits and deep document reviews to verify compliance with applicable laws.
Human Resources Manager
US Army
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for HR related processes.
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
06.2012 - 04.2015
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
03.2005 - 08.2009
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring, and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2012
Skills
- Time Management
- Program Evaluation
- Team Building
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Timeline
Equal Opportunity Advisor
US Army
08.2022 - Current
Human Resources Manager
US Army
11.2017 - 07.2022
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
05.2015 - 10.2017
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
06.2012 - 04.2015
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
09.2009 - 05.2012
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
03.2005 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
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