JAMIE KNODE
Human Resources Professional
Aberdeen Proving Ground,Maryland
Summary
Human Resources Specialist proficient in HRIS, compliance auditing, and policy writing. Successfully improved HR processes with six new policies and maintained a 98% compliance rating, while actively supporting employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Total Care Connections
2025.12 - Current
- Primary contact for creating, organizing and storing confidential employee files using various HRIS platforms.
- Informed management of discrepancies in employee files, background check results, and pay inquiries to maintain accurate records.
- Process Employee Lifecycle changes to include salary adjustments, terminations, new hires, and promotions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conducted drug screenings for potential candidates and coordinated follow-up testing to ensure compliance with hiring standards.
- Conducts routine processing of legally required employment forms such as Form I9 and work visas in an efficient, compliant manner.
- Oversaw the maintenance and safeguarding of electronic and manual documentation and files.
- Uses HRIS and proper computer programs to initiate and track custom research and data analysis.
- Identified opportunities to improve HRIS and data flow systems, enhancing data management and accuracy of employee records.
- Assists teammates with frequent HR inquiries, audits, HRIS questions and ensures data is updated and process flows with clarity and compassion.
- Showcased IHSS skills and knowledge to new employees in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Human Resources Specialist
Department Of Defence
Fort Carson, United States
2023.11 - 2025.08
- Advised over 300 employees with HR-related inquiries or concerns over a 3-year span.
- Advised management on personnel programs to enhance readiness, retention, and clarity on promotions, awards, and assignments.
- Advised in the development of HR policies and procedures handbook, reshaping the readiness of the Human Resources Department for over 300 employees.
- Developed 6 human resources policies and procedures to support company objectives, manpower and efficiency.
- Coordinated with payroll to resolve over 50 paycheck discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Produced measured metric reports weekly to advise department directors of statistics, trends, improvements and overall unit readiness.
- Improved HR files to ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements, achieving a 98% compliance rating.
- Conducted over 50 investigations into workplace complaints, ensuring confidentiality while delivering fair and impartial resolutions.
Army Reserve Administrator
United States Army Reserves
, United States
2009.10 - 2023.08
- Scheduled the use of military billets, recommended staffing allotments while conducting unit readiness operations twice a year in a field setting.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with military regulations during training exercises.
- Created accurate records of personnel training certifications, medical evaluations, and security clearances for approximately 100 personnel.
- Managed daily office operations and streamlined administrative procedures to improve workflow and support organizational objectives.
- Produced 20 reports weekly, including detailed presentations and correspondence for senior management, enhancing decision-making through timely information delivery.
- Coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for executives and staff, ensuring effective time management and operational efficiency.
- Compiled information from over 15 databases to ensure accurate record-keeping of important data.
- Audited financial records by reconciling bank statements and processing invoices to ensure accurate reporting to Management.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Legal Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV2019-06
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- HR policy development
- Regulatory compliance
- HRIS
- Payroll administration
- Compensation and benefits
- Benefits administration
- Onboarding and orientation
- HR project coordination
- Employee relations
MILITARY SERVICE
- Army Reserve, United States, Sergeant, 09/01/08, 08/31/23, Unit Supply Specialist and Human Resources Specialist serving several units spanning from Colorado, Washington and North Carolina; tasks +including ordering supplies and requisitioning parts ordered, assisting over 200 Soldiers with pay and finance discrections., Army Commendation Medal, 03/01/20
- United States Army, United States, Sergeant, 08/01/02, 09/30/08, Active Duty Army Unit Supply Specialist with two combat deployments in six years. Responsible for ordering expendable and recoverable supplies for over 300 Personnel.
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Total Care Connections
2025.12 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Department Of Defence
2023.11 - 2025.08
Army Reserve Administrator
United States Army Reserves
2009.10 - 2023.08
Bachelor's degree - Legal Studies
American Military University