Kayla Edwards
Roselle,NJ
Summary
Skilled Human Resources Specialist with background in managing comprehensive HR tasks, including recruitment and employee relations. Possess strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to effectively address and improve workplace dynamics. Implemented innovative staff development programs that significantly enhanced team performance and productivity. Adapt at navigating complex HR software systems to streamline administrative processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Wakefern
Keasbey, NJ
01.2021 - Current
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Maintained records of payroll forms, leave notifications, employee files, benefits information and workers' compensation files.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions and mediated disputes between employees, fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted employee hiring and exit interviews.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
Shift Manager
Integrity Staffing for Amazon
Robbinsville, NJ
03.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and maintained coverage for shifts.
- Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire, and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
- Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
- Transform high-potential staff members into outstanding leaders who demonstrate the creativity and savvy that are critical to managerial and operational success. Also representing the company and providing advice during client meetings when discussing performance, quality, safety, hiring, and termination decisions.
Receptionist
Chestnut Street Learning Center
Roselle , NJ
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
- Prepared materials and reports for compliance audits.
- Processed confidential paperwork according to company policies and procedures.
- Sorted invoices for accounting department by date stamping and filing by vendor code.
- Managed office supplies inventory by ordering necessary items when needed.
- Organized new hire orientation materials for upcoming employees.
- Answered, screened, and forwarded incoming phone calls while managing multi-line telephone systems.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05-2015
Skills
- Staffing optimization
- HR leadership
- Employee relations
- Recruitment
- Benefits and compensation management
- Organizational development
- Performance tracking
- Business development
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Wakefern
01.2021 - Current
Shift Manager
Integrity Staffing for Amazon
03.2014 - 01.2021
Receptionist
Chestnut Street Learning Center
09.2011 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Business
Middlesex County College
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