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KELLY COAKLEY

Suwanee

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven HR Leader with thirteen years of experience specializing in employee relations, and employee development. Proven track record of successfully implementing HR strategies that enhance employee engagement, improve organizational performance, and ensure compliance with labor laws. Expertise in performance management, benefits administration, and employee relations. Passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that supports employee growth and organizational success

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Senior Specialist

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc
04.2021 - Current

● First point of contact for employee relations concerns to ensure uniform and equitable application of the organization's policies and practices.

● Sole HR representative on-site. Developed and implemented a plan to increase morale by building trust through communication.

● Conducts employee relations interviews and investigations. Reviewing each case for merit, work history, and providing proper recommendations and discipline.

● Promotes continuous improvement of HR services and processes.

● Lead the design for Lean on boarding program, focusing on workflows, resulting in time-to-productivity for new hires.

● Ensure completion of duties and responsibilities of HR staff and support training and personal

development.

● Guide managers on organizational policy and procedures in the areas of employee issues and management issues.

● Serves as key resource and mentor for all team members.

● Provides expert advice and coaching to managers and employees where appropriate.

● Guide managers with annual performance reviews for their team and make recommendations.

● Guide managers with compensation planning and company processes.

● Ensure that HR services are provided as appropriate to internal client needs. Identify new opportunities where HR can add value, and work with HR Business Partners to execute.

● Assists in researching, developing and reviewing company policies. Establish procedures and implement new policies.

● Assists HR Senior Director to make sure that documents are compliant to federal and state laws.

● Oversees and assists GM in compensation planning and review, and head count planning.

● Oversees safety compliance and training for all employees within the division.

● Review and post company policies and train employees at required locations.

● Performs onboarding training for new hire employees.

● Manage and administer leave of absence process for all employees within the organization including Union employees and coordinate with payroll and other business units.

● Facilitates assessments of potential candidates and coordinate with recruiter.

● Interviews and recommends qualified candidates when requested by hiring department.

● Lead development of succession planning and implementing a process that identified and nurtured high-potential employees for future leadership programs.

● Review and oversee job descriptions and update as necessary.

● Oversees local temporary staffing functions and maintain and update NDA’s closely working with the legal team.

● Manages security by following procedures and safety policies.

● Conducts comprehensive exit interviews to gather valuable feedback on employee experience, identify areas for improvement in company culture, and enhance employee retention strategies

● Stays abreast of developments in employment law and ensure adherence to legislative requirements and company policies.

HR, Client Success Manager

Flex HR
04.2018 - 04.2021

● Managed and provided all HR functions to fifteen clients.

● Acts as business partner to all levels of management and executes professional HR objectives, practices and policies to meet business needs.

● Supports and practices the values of the organization for all clients.

● Identifies and tracks staffing needs of business and works proactively to fill them via internal and external hiring.

● Conducts exit interviews and monitors all activities related with departing employees.

● Ensures candidate backgrounds, education, and references are verified before hiring decisions are made.

● Managed and worked collaboratively on multi-disciplinary project teams, investigations, training and other assignments where HR input is needed.

● Oversight responsibility for compliance to company rules and policies and government regulations, and employee training and development.

● Review and explain benefits to all employees and coordinate open enrollments, research, and resolve benefit problems and questions, verify accuracy of enrollment applications.

● Assist employees and clients with HIPAA, COBRA, FLSA and ERISA issues and guide them.

● Assess and anticipate HR related needs and communicate needs proactively within the HR department and to the clients.

● Manages resolution of complex employee relation issues for assigned clients and conduct effective investigations. Provided recommendations and discipline as required.

● Reconcile insurance bills for all clients and maintain accuracy. Provide guidance on cost savings alternatives.

● Maintain employee files and keep up to date with extreme privacy.

● Provide guidance and enroll employees in all benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance and voluntary benefits.

Certified Corporate Trainer

Longhorn Steakhouse
09.2003 - 04.2018

● Certified corporate trainer trained new employees of restaurant policies and procedures

● Trained new employees on all computerized testing

● Trained new employees on all policies and procedures including employee safety

● Assisted with bar inventories of products used and needed

● Ensured integrity of restaurant operations through excellence in customer relations

CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Gwinnett County Schools
09.2013 - 06.2016

● Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials

● Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details

● Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning

● Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms

● Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests

PRE-K TEACHER

McKendree United Methodist Church
08.2010 - 08.2013

● Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and preschool management

● Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files

● Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents

● Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group

● Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Crooked Creek Golf Club
12.1998 - 02.2004

● Implemented and managed all employee benefits for company

● Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 100 employee company

● Managed and explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities

● Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers and references

● Administered 401(k), profit sharing plans and payroll

● Designed new employee packets and administered them

● Implemented training programs for new and existing employees

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business Administration

North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, GA
06-1998

Skills

  • Great Problem-Solving Skills
  • Excellent Leadership and Management Skills
  • Exceptional Communicator, both verbal and written
  • Team Player and Collaborator
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Employee Relations Expertise
  • Strategic Thinker and Planning Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • HRIS Systems- Kronos, Evolution, Employee Navigator, Zenefits, Paylocity, ADP Workforce and ADP Run

Timeline

HR Senior Specialist

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc
04.2021 - Current

HR, Client Success Manager

Flex HR
04.2018 - 04.2021

CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Gwinnett County Schools
09.2013 - 06.2016

PRE-K TEACHER

McKendree United Methodist Church
08.2010 - 08.2013

Certified Corporate Trainer

Longhorn Steakhouse
09.2003 - 04.2018

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Crooked Creek Golf Club
12.1998 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business Administration

North Georgia College & State University
KELLY COAKLEY