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Jessica Reeves

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable Human Resources professional with over 10 years of diverse experience across corporate, nonprofit, and educational settings. Proven expertise in full-cycle HR operations, employee engagement, compliance, benefits administration, and organizational development. Adept at fostering inclusive work environments, delivering impactful training, and driving strategic initiatives. Seeking to transition from education back into HR, leveraging a strong foundation in communication, leadership, and workforce development.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Teacher

Polk School District
01.2022 - Current
  • Instructed 42 students in ELA and Social Studies, using differentiated strategies to support diverse learning needs
  • Developed and implemented an engaging curriculum aligned with state standards, resulting in improved assessment performance
  • Maintained compliance with IEPs and 504 plans, ensuring individualized student support
  • Strengthened student engagement through interactive instruction and data-driven interventions
  • Leveraged communication and organizational skills transferable to HR environments

4th Grade Teacher

Saint Cloud Preparatory Academy
St. Cloud, FL
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Delivered hybrid (online/in-person) instruction to 32 students; achieved an 85% pass rate on state assessments
  • Fostered positive relationships with students and families, mirroring employee engagement strategies
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with faculty to enhance student development and learning outcomes
  • Used progressive and positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and support students
  • Fostered positive relationships with students and encouraged them every step of the way

Human Resources Generalist

League of California Cities
Sacramento, CA
11.2015 - 12.2017
  • Expert in full-cycle recruiting
  • Maintained and updated the company's HRIS system as needed
  • Creation and administration of Employee Orientation/Onboarding
  • Handling difficult leave issues related to cases with potential legal risk
  • Workers’ compensation administration
  • Administration and implementation of open enrollment
  • FMLA/PFL/CFRA leave
  • Employee Benefits and Payroll
  • Implemented and updated HR policies and labor laws
  • Ensured the company handbook is within legal compliance

Human Resources Generalist

Pearson Education
Sacramento, CA
12.2014 - 10.2015
  • Company Overview: (Site Closed)
  • Recruited and hired a team of 300+ employees
  • Conducted employee orientation
  • Onboarding and Exit interviews
  • Employee and internal investigations
  • Worked as an HR liaison between our Dallas, Tucson, and Austin sites
  • Keeping all employees’ files up to date
  • Training and Development
  • Troubleshooting any issues with employees
  • Implementing and updating all HR policies and California labor laws
  • (Site Closed)

Human Resources Manager (Part-Time)

Fritz’s Superior
Leadwood, KS
08.2002 - 06.2012
  • Conducted hiring of new employees, review, and orientation
  • Managed and created employee action plan
  • Managed all union employees – grievances, health benefits, and union dues
  • Handled all employee compliance issues
  • Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Administered office and computer databases and spreadsheets
  • Administered and completed weekly payroll for 12 regular and 2-4 seasonal employees through the use of the Peachtree Payroll System
  • Worked with FDA Regulations

Human Resources Assistant/Office Coordinator

ProPharma Group
Overland Park, KS
06.2007 - 11.2009
  • Designed new-employee orientation package, established and facilitated all new employee activities and sessions, which provided (for the first time) continuity in all company and benefit information
  • Created and presented company-wide lectures on the company’s HR practices and policies
  • Responsible for the dissemination of information to all employees regarding current and new benefits
  • Advised current and new-hire employees regarding company benefits
  • Conducted a company-wide 360 review (performance appraisal)
  • Reviewed and formatted employee resumes used for work-related proposals
  • Administered resumes through the company’s recruiting website, I-recruiter
  • Created quarterly turnover analysis
  • Organized and monitored New Colleague Orientation
  • Administered new employee background check
  • Cobra Paperwork
  • Maintained Employee Timesheets

Education

Post Baccalaureate Teaching License - undefined

Eastern Illinois University
01.2020

Master of Science - Organizational Development

Avila University
01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Apparel and Design

Kansas State University
01.2005

Skills

  • HRIS / Payroll Management
  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Training & Development
  • Change Management
  • Performance Management
  • Employment Law/Compliance
  • Employee Relations
  • Coaching & Team Building

Affiliations And Accomplishments

  • Society for Human Resources Managers
  • HR California Member through California Chambers of Commerce
  • 2016-2018 Cal Chambers legal aid certification
  • NEA
  • ServSafe Certified
  • Mental Health First Aid Certified

Timeline

4th Grade Teacher

Polk School District
01.2022 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Saint Cloud Preparatory Academy
04.2021 - 12.2021

Human Resources Generalist

League of California Cities
11.2015 - 12.2017

Human Resources Generalist

Pearson Education
12.2014 - 10.2015

Human Resources Assistant/Office Coordinator

ProPharma Group
06.2007 - 11.2009

Human Resources Manager (Part-Time)

Fritz’s Superior
08.2002 - 06.2012

Post Baccalaureate Teaching License - undefined

Eastern Illinois University

Master of Science - Organizational Development

Avila University

Bachelor of Science - Apparel and Design

Kansas State University

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