Julie White
TX
Summary
Motivational leader and strategic problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success paired with in-depth knowledge of HR and Compliance policies and procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Compliance Manager
TALKE USA
Houston, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Performed periodic reviews of vendor relationships including due diligence checks as necessary.
- Investigated suspicious activity or allegations of violations of company policy or code of conduct.
- Managed day-to-day operations relating to the organization's overall compliance function.
- Collaborated with senior management teams to develop solutions for complex compliance issues.
- Conducted internal audits, investigations and risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
- Served as a subject matter expert on all matters pertaining to regulatory requirements.
- Maintained current knowledge base on best practices related to corporate governance standards.
- Provided training and guidance on the organization's policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
- Drafted reports outlining audit results, trends, observations, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Interfaced with external regulators as needed to provide updates on organizational progress towards meeting goals.
- Contributed to large-scale risk assessment initiatives and promoted improved business procedures and controls.
- Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
- Assisted clients to resolve deficiency in risk prevention, business controls and productivity.
- Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
- Implemented improved strategies for regulatory compliance, control testing and process operations.
- Identified processes and policy gaps and devised solutions for and requirements.
- Completed internal and external audits according to established procedures.
- Performed audits on company environmental compliance.
- Built and strengthened relationships with regulatory representatives, vendors and company customers.
- Enhanced business relationships by overseeing effective employee and supervisor training.
- Maintained compliance standards for all contract deliverables.
Client Implementation & HR Compliance Manager
Cenergy International Services
Houston, TX
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Served as the Subject Matter Expert in HR and contracts (govt. and non-govt. contracts)
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
- Created training modules and documentation to train staff.
- Organized initiatives, drafted documentation and enforce compliance with best practices.
- Completed internal and external audits according to established procedures.
- Supported strategic development and objective setting by analyzing audit outcomes and generating actionable recommendations.
- Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
- Worked with HR and other department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Supervised HR Department employees by directing activities and monitoring performance.
- Complied with local, state and federal laws and established organizational standards.
- Researched, identified and maintained knowledge of labor regulations, legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
- Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff to boost passion for reaching goals and objectives of organization.
- Actively served on executive learning leadership council, overseeing corporate learning strategy, innovation, metrics and employee engagement.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Trained staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
- Diminished workflow downtime, troubleshooting client human resources software systems to optimize production support.
Human Resources Business Partner
Cenergy International Services
Houston, TX
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
- Administered employee benefits and led open enrollment process, informing and coaching employees.
- Proactively identified and solved complex HR problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
- Negotiated agreements and maintained contact with insurance brokers and carriers.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
- Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals.
- Increased employee base by 50% to meet changing staffing needs at ExxonMobil globally.
- Suggested promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.
- Developed, documented and revised system design procedures and quality standards.
- Tested, maintained and monitored computer programs and systems.
- Assisted staff and users with computer malfunctions and program problems.
HR Manager; Assistant Business Manager
KFDM Fox 4 News-Sinclair Broadcast Group
Beaumont, TX
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Communicated with supervisors to plan and review employee evaluations.
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
- Recruited applicants for vacancies to fill open positions with qualified staff.
- Created and updated personnel files by entering information in HRIS.
- Administered employee benefits and led open enrollment process, informing and coaching employees.
- Trained managers and staff on HR best practices and protocols to reduce process lags.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
- Advised leadership on vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
- Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
- Responded to requests for information as company expert on payroll operations.
- Used computer in analysis and solution of business problems.
- Explored new technologies and tools for productivity, security and quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted staff and users with computer malfunctions and program problems.
Human Resources & Training Dept. Representative
Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA Inc
Groves, TX
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
- Identified and addressed training needs by collaborating with management and requesting more resources if necessary.
- Organized handbook and course documentation for participants.
- Identified areas for improvement in training programs and collaborated with training team to implement changes.
- Maintained and tracked state-specific licenses and certifications to meet compliance requirements and remain up-to-date for training.
- Led training classes and recorded instruction for later use.
- Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions.
- Managed employee onboarding with enriching internal and external training development of both online and traditional environments.
- Assisted customer service with inbound and outbound calls regarding HR inquiries.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
- Prepared reports to track employee progress and recruitment needs for future training.
- Prepared custom training course materials and presentations for corporate training.
- Administered employee benefit plans.
HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist
O’Fiel & O’Fiel Law Firm
Beaumont, TX
01.2005 - 10.2013
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Worked cross-functionally to optimize efficiency and execute on HR business processes.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Developed incentives to drive employee retention and improve work culture.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
- Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
- Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds.
- Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
Education
BBA - Finance
Lamar University
01.2006
Skills
- Employment and Labor Laws
- Recruitment Management
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Management Consulting
- Employee Onboarding and Offboarding
- Leading Audits
- Investigative Skills
- Training Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Forecasting
- Supervision & Leadership
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Price Structuring
- Planning & Organizing
- Training & Development
- Policy Management
- Procurement
- Contract Process Monitoring
- Budget Planning
- Vendor Management
- PHR Certification (in process)
- PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Workday, Oracle, Kronos, CDMS, LexisNexis, Excel, Avionte, AERO, Adobe, ADP, SAP, IQN, Beeline, JJKeller, ISNetworld
Timeline
Senior Compliance Manager
TALKE USA
01.2024 - Current
Client Implementation & HR Compliance Manager
Cenergy International Services
05.2022 - 10.2023
Human Resources Business Partner
Cenergy International Services
12.2018 - 05.2022
HR Manager; Assistant Business Manager
KFDM Fox 4 News-Sinclair Broadcast Group
08.2016 - 11.2018
Human Resources & Training Dept. Representative
Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA Inc
10.2014 - 08.2016
HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist
O’Fiel & O’Fiel Law Firm
01.2005 - 10.2013
BBA - Finance
Lamar University
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