Janate Harrison
Carrollton,VA
Summary
Results-driven Veteran and HR Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings. Responsive HR leader with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations and performance management, leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Supports clients and effectively balances role of consultant and mentor with gatekeeper to control employer-related risks and grow client's management skills. Thrives on mentoring managers from small to mid-size employers with proven success at understanding unique business needs to establish genuine relationships as indispensable partner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Human Resources Business Partner
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties
- Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees
- Identified and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals
Workforce Diversity Specialist
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Norfolk, VA
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Counseled administration, faculty and staff regarding affirmative action, harassment, hiring practices and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement
- Liaised with internal communications team to develop engaging and inspiring inclusion and diversity communication strategy
- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning
HRG/Labor and Employee Relations Assistant
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Norfolk, VA
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Facilitated communication and collaboration with employees and management to encourage teamwork and rapport
- Conducted thorough investigations of employee activities to identify and target operational and behavioral discrepancies
- Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures
- Monitored and enforced company policies and procedures to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships and peace and order
- Researched and prepared disciplinary actions and the resolution of Step 1/Step 2 grievances
- Monitored leave of absence reports to ensure necessary actions were taken and documented
Human Resources Associate
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Suffolk, VA
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates; conducted new hire orientation
- Briefed job applicants regarding responsibilities, benefits and schedules to provide information regarding job specifications and logistics
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively
- Fielded employee inquiries related to payroll, insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave, disability, FMLA, and employee assistance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09.2023
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Advising on Strategies
- Improving Employee Engagement
- Building Morale
- Coaching Leadership
- Employee Performance Management
- Managing Employee Relations
- Reviewing Compliance
- Unemployment Claims
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Advising Department Managers
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.”
Abraham Maslow
Timeline
Assistant Human Resources Business Partner
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
03.2016 - 09.2019
Workforce Diversity Specialist
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
10.2015 - 03.2016
HRG/Labor and Employee Relations Assistant
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
03.2014 - 10.2015
Human Resources Associate
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
02.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University
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