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KENNIE FLEENOR
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with 9+ years of experience, and a drive for helping employers recruit, develop, and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ALPHA VESSEL CO. dba OCEAN HARVESTERS & OMEGA PROTEIN
HR MANAGER
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Lead HR and Payroll teams in implementing and managing various programs and policies for shore-based and offshore operations
- Conduct interviews and hire upwards of 200+ for offshore seasonal positions per year, conducting orientation, performance management, employee engagement, and out-processing – exit interviews and terminations
- Ensured legal compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as necessary.
- Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs, develop effective hiring strategies, and reduce time to fill key positions
- Oversee employee relations, address conflicts, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Spearheaded the development of training initiatives to enhance employee skills and career growth opportunities
- Develop and implement comprehensive HR policies and procedures, aligning them with industry best practices
- Partnered with senior leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, mitigating potential risks and ensuring a fair and legally sound work environment.
- Advised executives with best practices for employee growth, and implemented performance management systems, while providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
ST ENGINEERING, HALTER MARINE & OFFSHORE
HR GENERALIST
08.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, including job posting, resume screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
- Processed Requisitions and filled new positions within designated time frames, conducted interviews to determine the most qualified candidates, provided direction to prospective employees, facilitated medical exams, and set follow-up interviews
- Updated current policies to ensure all HR procedures were being followed and enforced throughout the workplace
- Updated the yearly AAP logs and corresponded with the legal team to guarantee all Equal Employment and Anti-Discriminatory Requirements were fulfilled throughout the year – Code spreadsheet in compliance with government outlines
- Conducted Compliance training programs for the production force – Harassment and Discrimination Training, Supervisor and Management Training, New Hire Orientation, Safety Orientation, Business Code of Conduct & Ethics Training, Export Compliance.
PRIDESTAFF
STAFFING CONSULTANT/PAYROLL SPECIALIST (AR/AP)
03.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Assisted in various HR functions, including recruitment coordination, new hire onboarding, and benefits administration
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, attendance, and performance evaluations
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and payroll, fostering positive employee relations
- Handled entire Social Media presence and marketing – Facebook, Instagram, CareerBuilder, Indeed, Snagajob
- Collected weekly timecards and processing payroll for 200+ employees
- Ensured compliance with current wage/hour laws
- Handled all discrepancies and explaining deductions to employees, including garnishments
TRAVELER’S ALLIANCE GROUP
RECRUITER/OFFICE MANAGER
08.2014 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Accepted employment applications and screening candidates to see if eligible for employment; entered applicant records into the system, ran background checks, verify eligibility for employment through E-verify
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening, and other pre-employment checks to verify information on the applicant's resume.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA, Baton Rouge, LA
from Business Administration – Concentration in Human Resources Management
University Overview
- Strategic HR Management
- Organizational Development
- Labor Relations
LOYOLA SACRED HEART ACADEMY, Missoula, MT
High School Diploma
University Overview
GPA: 3.8
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Performance Management
- Career Development
- HR processes
- Retention Strategies
- Employment law compliance
- Compensation and benefits
- Payroll Administration
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Conflict Resolution
- Succession Planning
- Employee Retention
- Payroll Coordination
- Employee Support
- File and Records Management
- Compensation and Benefits
- HR Legal Compliance
- New Employee Orientation
- HR Policies
- HR Consulting
- Talent Management
- Performance Review Management
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Employee Morale Management
- Policy Making and Enforcement
- Recruitment Oversight
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Evaluation
- Training and Development
- Employee Referral Programs
- Human Resources Department Processes
Accomplishments
- Recently participated in a panel discussion on building the Blue Collar workforce in the state of Mississippi - partnered with Mississippi DMR agricultural research, The University of South MS, and GenSea
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