James Smith
STEUBENVILLE,OH
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with expertise in employee onboarding, payroll administration, and conflict resolution. Committed to enhancing organizational efficiency through effective communication and regulatory compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Human Resources Manager
Pam Health Oakdale
Oakdale, Pennsylvania
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated onboarding and training sessions to integrate new hires into organizational culture.
- Applied HR policies and procedures to support organizational goals.
- Supported staff with employee relations concerns and provided guidance.
- Supported resolution of conflicts between management and employees to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Kept employee records accurate and maintained compliance with regulations.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations across all departments.
- Oversaw payroll processing by ensuring accuracy of timesheets submitted by managers.
- Performed exit interviews with departing employees to gain insight into workplace dynamics.
- Compiled compliance reports to inform management and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Human Resources Manager
Pam Health Oakdale
Oakdale, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Facilitated employee onboarding and orientation to enhance integration.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Organized team building activities to foster collaboration among staff members.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA.
- Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
Human Resources Coordinator
Pam Health Oakdale
Oakdale, Pennsylvania
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Guided candidates through application processes, addressing inquiries, conducting background checks, and managing I-9 forms and drug screening paperwork.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees and ensuring compliance with policies.
- Maintained employee records and updated HR databases regularly.
- Coordinated payroll processing, working closely with finance to ensure accuracy.
- Addressed internal inquiries on HR policies, procedures, and payroll, ensuring clear communication and understanding.
- Advised managers on disciplinary actions.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Prepared documents for termination processes such as exit interviews and severance packages.
- Coordinated employee engagement activities to enhance workplace morale and foster team collaboration.
- Conducted background checks for potential candidates.
- Provided administrative support for HR projects and initiatives.
Executive Assistant
Cura Health Oakdale
Oakdale, Pennsylvania
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Coordinated executive schedules and managed multiple calendars for efficient time management.
- Maintained confidential correspondence and prepared important documents for leadership meetings.
- Organized travel arrangements, including flights and accommodations, for executives' business trips.
- Prepared agendas and minutes for meetings, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions.
- Wrote and distributed executive meeting agendas and minutes to department heads and executive team members.
- Prepared reports, presentations, agendas, and minutes for the executive staff.
- Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
- Managed daily invoices, reports and proposals.
- Scheduled appointments for executives with external parties such as vendors or suppliers.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to ensure easy access to important information.
- Monitored incoming emails and responded accordingly in a timely manner.
- Opened, read and replied to emails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Answered telephone calls from customers or clients providing assistance where necessary.
- Ensured that all relevant paperwork was completed accurately prior to submission for approval.
- Performed data entry tasks for various software programs including MS Excel spreadsheets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital Oakdale
Oakdale, Pennsylvania
04.2006 - 08.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in mobility exercises and physical therapy sessions for patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during rehabilitation.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Education
CNA Program
Christ Hopsital School of NSG
Cincinnati, OH07-1998
High School Diploma -
C.A.P.E
Cincinnati, OH06-1987
Skills
- Candidate sourcing
- New hire onboarding
- Onboarding process
- Employee orientation
- Compliance management
- Human resources leadership
- Leadership training
- Conflict resolution
- Workplace engagement
- Team building
- Clear communication
- Issue resolution
- Detail orientation
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- HR Professional of the Quarter 2026
- Employee of the Month 2010, 2013, 2015
- Honor to Lead 2025
- Employee of the year 2014
Timeline
Market Human Resources Manager
Pam Health Oakdale
11.2025 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Pam Health Oakdale
01.2024 - 11.2025
Human Resources Coordinator
Pam Health Oakdale
11.2021 - 01.2024
Executive Assistant
Cura Health Oakdale
08.2015 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital Oakdale
04.2006 - 08.2015
CNA Program
Christ Hopsital School of NSG
High School Diploma -
C.A.P.E