Jewell Watson
Maplewood,NJ
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches.
Work History
HR Manager
Fleetwash Inc
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans for employee growth and productivity goals.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
Human Resources Administrator
NJ Army National Guard
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Reviewed a variety of military personnel actions to include enlistments, separation, medical evaluations, security clearance, and retirements
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Accountant Specialist
Pleasantdale Ambulatory
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Human Resources Executive
Port Authority Of NY & NJ
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Kean University
Union, NJ06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - HRM
Kean University
Union05.2023
Associate of Science - Business Management
Essex County College
Newark, NJ06.2016
Skills
- SAP, SQL, PeopleSoft
- HCM/ GHR
- Paychex, ADP WF, SAGE
- SAP HR
- Cloudsuite 11
- Training and Development
- Kronos Timekeeping
- SHRM-CP
- Microsoft Access Training
- Excel Training
- Talent Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employee Retention
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Performance Review Management
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Managing Employee Relations
- Payroll Processing
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
HR Manager
Fleetwash Inc
03.2022 - 09.2022
Human Resources Administrator
NJ Army National Guard
12.2018 - 03.2021
Accountant Specialist
Pleasantdale Ambulatory
06.2016 - 12.2018
Human Resources Executive
Port Authority Of NY & NJ
10.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Public Administration
Kean University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - HRM
Kean University
Associate of Science - Business Management
Essex County College
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