Jamila Williams
Portland,OR
Summary
Highly organized and forward-thinking with a collaborative and open approach. Proficient in human resources administration and the Workday HRIS system. Meticulous and resourceful with proven success leading productive teams. I bring a strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Dynamic leader consistently achieving outstanding results in challenging environments while building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with both clients and colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Director
Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
Portland, OR
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Plan, organize, manage and administer programs and functions of multiple operational areas within the District Attorney's Office to include Administrative Units, Human Resources, Support Enforcement Division, Victim's Assistance Program and the Research and Evaluation Units
- Serve as the direct point of contact to the District Attorney regarding administrative staff
- Develop and implement strategic planning
- Direct and approve through reporting supervisors and managers the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training and review of the work of all administrative staff in the District Attorney's Office
- Collaboration with division teams to conduct formal analysis on current administrative staff processes
- Develop, implement and maintain quality management and change management plans and systems to ensure compliance and achieve programs and outcomes
- Provide expert guidance to other county departments, law enforcement agencies, district attorney's offices and the general public
- Represent the department and division to the county, public, elected officials and other agencies
- Facilitated and coordinated Administrative Staff Policy Committee
- Completed time entry and approval in Workday
Human Resources Manager
Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
Portland, OR
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Management of District Attorney Human Resources operations
- Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
- Provided guidance to managers and supervisors on labor law regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert for Workday HRIS System to including Recruitment, Compensation, Learning, Time Entry, and Absence
- Processed all personnel actions in Workday for District Attorney's Office
- Advised managers on how best to motivate employees and increase morale
- Respond to employee grievances and EEO complaints, BOLI, and public records requests
- Recruited applicants for vacancies to fill open positions
- Communicated with supervisors to plan and review employee evaluations
- Assist in budget preparation
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal employment laws including wage and hour regulations
- Prepared and led new employee orientation
- Created and updated personnel files
- Investigated sensitive workplace issues
Senior Human Resources Analyst
Multnomah County District Attorney
Portland, OR
11.2006 - 01.2021
- Conducted analysis of employee data to identify trends in attrition, turnover, recruitment and performance management
- Developed job descriptions for new positions and updated existing job descriptions as needed
- Coached managers on effective performance evaluation techniques and providing feedback on results
- Prepared reports analyzing employee data including hiring rates, promotion rates, absenteeism, surveys
- Consult managers and supervisors on collective bargaining agreements
- Facilitated training sessions related to HR topics
- Processed annual reviews for represented and non-represented staff
- Maintained records of personnel transactions such as hires, terminations, leaves of absence, transfers and performance reviews
- Responded to inquiries from employees regarding benefits administration including health insurance coverage options
- Reviewed applications and resumes submitted by potential candidates for open positions and conducted initial phone screenings when necessary
- Collaborated with finance manager to assist with budget preparation
Legal Assistant 1
Multnomah County District Attorney
Portland, OR
07.2006 - 10.2006
- Review docket for custody cases
- Enter and prepare new custody cases
- Create files
- Run LEDS/NCIC criminal background checks
- Enter direct present cases into case management system for review
- Check LOIS system for laboratory reports from OSP crime lab
- Processed incoming mail
- Perform specialized legal office support and technical assistance with trial preparation and adjudication
- Prepare and distribute legal documentation, memos, and reports; draft basic court orders and correspondence; proofread orders; file originals with state court
- Respond to questions from victims, witnesses, attorneys, outside agencies, and others on procedures, case status, and trial dates; issue subpoenas on cases; coordinate witnesses for trials; notify affected parties about scheduled trial dates
Office Assistant 2
Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
Portland, OR
03.2004 - 06.2006
- Provided administrative support to Deputy District Attorneys
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and provide information regarding assigned area and county policies
- Pull DA case files for daily docket
- Assisted the public with case related questions
- Contacted victims and witnesses for trial availability
- Filed paperwork in District Attorney case files
- Filed open and closed files
- Search for old files on microfilm
- Update witness availability in case management system
- Contact law enforcement agency court coordinators for officer availability
- Perform office support work including filing, billing, copying, data entry, and gathering and providing information; create, type, and proofread a variety of documents from written, recorded, verbal, or computerized sources
- Perform record keeping for funds and expenditures; maintain purchase and inventory records; process purchase requisitions; resolve errors.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail
Records Technician
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Portland, OR
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Compiled records and prepared reports of findings
- Retrieved files from automated databases for review or updating
- Perform specialized clerical and technical duties involving processing police records and reports; receive and process data in a variety of databases and software
- Receive, process, and audit confidential records including court orders, parole or post-prison orders, teletypes, warrants, police reports, and other records; process and gather data and information from specialized systems
- Analyze, interpret, and research orders and documents; contact appropriate parties to gather and confirm data and information
- Maintain physical and electronic files and records; perform office duties including filing and copying documents, reception, and phone coverage for referrals and information; process records and reports; receive fees and perform deposits and reconciliations
Education
Masters - Public Administration
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2002
High School Diploma -
Benson Polytechnic High School
Portland, OR06-1997
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Experience
- Labor Relations
- Recruitment Strategies
- Customer Service
- Program Administration
Certification
- Certificate in Human Resources Management (Portland State University)
- NaCo Leadership Academy (2022)
Timeline
Records Technician
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - 07.2023
Operations Director
Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
07.2021 - 03.2025
Human Resources Manager
Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
01.2021 - 06.2021
Senior Human Resources Analyst
Multnomah County District Attorney
11.2006 - 01.2021
Legal Assistant 1
Multnomah County District Attorney
07.2006 - 10.2006
Office Assistant 2
Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
03.2004 - 06.2006
Masters - Public Administration
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Portland State University
High School Diploma -
Benson Polytechnic High School
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