Johnetter Stokes
Human Resources Professional
Austell,GA
Summary
Successful human resource candidate with expertise in employee recruitment, training and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
InCommunity
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Managed entire cycle recruiting processes for 501-1,000 non-exempt and exempt vacancies each quarter.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Monitored onboarding and orientation of new hires to speed up acclimatization process.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards
- Conducted reference checks, background screening, and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
Career Coach
Goodwill Of North Ga
04.2011 - 07.2017
- Conducted over 25 mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to 50-plus clients throughout daily job search and onboarding process.
- Maintained detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals 50% successfully.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
Human Resources Assistant
Progressive Logistics Services
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail, and maintained office organization.
- Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
- Collaborated and assisted I-9 Project Audit compliance with supervisors, managers, and staff.
- Successfully managed multiple projects and tasks timely with expected outcomes.
- Consulted with IT and human resources teams to establish best practices for new employee onboarding
- Managed and distributed staff contact lists to create lines of communication with partners and co-workers
- Distributed company correspondence, including memos and updates, to reinforce and apprise departments and divisions of corporate objectives and developments
Finance Coordinator
Dakkota Intergrated Systems
09.2005 - 03.2006
- Created and verified invoices.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Provided backup to front desk to assist with various tasks whenever employees were absent or at lunch.
- Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in system
Human Resources Manager
Romanow Building Services
07.2000 - 07.2005
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws and established organizational standards.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes promptly and professionally by finding constructive solutions.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Decreased workers' compensation claims by 50% by collaborating closely with employees to promote safety.
- Achieved strong negotiation skills to see both sides and worked to reach agreements to satisfy both parties
- Executed exit interviews and employee termination.
Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. - Performed complex staffing duties, including understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
Austell, GA05.2024
No Degree - Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Certificate
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Davenport University
Lansing, MI07.2003
Skills
- Training and Onboarding
- Job Description Development
- Recruitment Strategy Development
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Client Relationship Management
- Offer Letter Drafting
- Employment Verification
- Safety Training
- New Hire Paperwork Processing
- Team Collaboration
- Employment Listing Management
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Job Fairs Planning
Accomplishments
- (MEA), Michigan Education Association -Lansing, MI Pacesetter Award Bargaining DeKalb Rockdale Employer Committee - Decatur, GA
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Created a highly effective new Job Club Program Goodwill Career Center that significantly affected efficiency and improved operations
- Diversity Recruiting Certificate
- Human Resources Managing Employee Problems Certificate
- Develop a Diversity Inclusion & Belonging Program Certificate
- Inclusive Leadership Certificate
- Talent Management Certificate
- Career Coach Certification, Universal Class online
Timeline
Recruiter
InCommunity
07.2017 - 01.2022
Career Coach
Goodwill Of North Ga
04.2011 - 07.2017
Human Resources Assistant
Progressive Logistics Services
08.2010 - 12.2010
Finance Coordinator
Dakkota Intergrated Systems
09.2005 - 03.2006
Human Resources Manager
Romanow Building Services
07.2000 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Strayer University
No Degree - Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Certificate
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Davenport University
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