John Kennedy
Amory
Summary
Detail-oriented HR professional with extensive experience in developing HR policies and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Strong track record in employee counseling and conflict resolution, focused on fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Stanley Black & Decker
Verona, MS
07.2021 - 12.2026
- Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs to enhance new hire integration.
- Facilitated training sessions on HR policies and compliance for staff development.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, improving candidate experience and reducing time-to-fill metrics.
- Managed employee relations issues, fostering a positive workplace culture and conflict resolution strategies.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Enhanced workplace culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, and open communication initiatives.
- Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
HR Coordinator
Hamilton- Ryker
Tupelo, MS
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience and streamlining communication between departments.
- Implemented onboarding programs, ensuring new hires acclimated quickly and effectively to organizational culture.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a workplace environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.
- Conducted exit interviews, gathering insights to improve retention strategies and workplace satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with management on policy updates, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices in HR operations.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all employees based on hours worked and applicable deductions.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
- Maintained accurate employee records in HRIS systems, enabling efficient data retrieval for reporting purposes.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours.
- Acted as a liaison between employees and management during periods of organizational change, providing guidance and support throughout the transition process.
- Coordinated employee recognition programs, boosting morale and increasing overall satisfaction levels within the company.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather valuable insights into areas for improvement within the organization.
- Managed employee relations issues with tact, conducting investigations and providing guidance to managers for resolution.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.
- Compiled and monitored data for employee records and personnel documents to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Coordinated and administered employee health insurance and retirement plans.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Supervisor
Hamilton- Ryker
Tupelo, MS
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for operational excellence and productivity improvements.
- Implemented process enhancements that streamlined tasks and reduced turnaround times across departments.
- Monitored team performance, providing feedback to foster skill development and maintain high standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic initiatives within teams.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing efficient scheduling systems.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
- Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with company goals.
- Reduced conflict incidents significantly, fostering cohesive team environment through effective conflict resolution strategies.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Education
High School Diploma -
ICC
Tupelo, MSSkills
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding and orientation
- Benefits administration
- Talent acquisition
- Payroll administration
- Employee relations management
- Employee counseling
- Attendance management
- Internal communications
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee retention
- Exit interviews
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee engagement
- Employee relations
- Confidential document control
- Personnel relations
- Payroll completion
- Benefits administrator
- HR policy/procedure development
- Payroll and benefits administration
- Benefits package preparation
- Employment data tracking
- Termination documentation
- Employee investigations
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Attendance policy and procedures in timely manner which led to assisting with payroll issues and correcting errors before accruing pay roll errors .
- Documented and resolved FMLA claims in timely manner which led to correct reporting and accurately abtaining attendance points .
- Supervised team of 140+ staff members.
Timeline
HR Generalist
Stanley Black & Decker
07.2021 - 12.2026
HR Coordinator
Hamilton- Ryker
01.2019 - 07.2021
Supervisor
Hamilton- Ryker
01.2010 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
ICC