Kokeithia Dennis

• Oversaw Human Resources functions for 450 employees ensuring compliance with Federal & State laws.
• Led and provided direction for recruitment activities for both hourly and salary employees, implementing robust orientation and onboarding program improving employee retention by 10%.
• Promoted employee buy-in of organizational objectives by conducting orientations/onboarding of new team members and regular town hall meetings for employees.
• Investigated and liaised with the legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.

• Responsible for Human Resources matters including employee lifecycle, employee relations employee engagement for this 400-employee Automotive Manufacturing plant.
• Managed the HR Department and Environmental Health & Safety department. Successfully, completed IAFT/ISO4001 Audit.
• Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
• Utilized KPIs and Metrics to analyze weekly staff & retention.
• Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, and employee terminations, reviewed budget and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage Payroll, workers comp, and sponsorship process for citizenship.
• Managed Human Resources and Recruiting staff and oversaw the completion of tasks and initiatives.

• Effectively led all Human Resources matters for 800+ employees in three locations: Vance Plant, Memphis, TN Plant & Mercedes International Plant.
• Implemented COVID-19 protocol and leave process and The Most Impactful Player Program of the Month.
• Led company initiatives, including change management platform, constructive feedback, training and developments, succession planning, compensation analysis, and new hire orientation and onboarding programs, improving employee experience.
• Streamlined HR efficiencies for recruitment, disciplinary action, and hiring of new employees from 8 days to 3 days.
• Managed Benefits, Payroll, and Workers Comp and Reviewed all bill reconciliations.
• Developed and implemented succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.
• Created and conducted a leadership training class workshop.

• Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff, and team building and motivation.
• Managed the Payroll and staffing specialist at each three facilities.

Reduced expenses by analyzing benefits programs.

Implemented a new workflow for recruitment and office setup.

• Streamline the onboarding process by going electronic.
• Completed contractual bids for the City/State Contracts and communicated deadlines.
• Managed the Staffing Agency day-to-day.
• Participate and facilitate meetings for finalizing new customer contracts and renewals.
• Reviewing the monthly budget and analyzing quarterly cost savings.

• · Executive Manager of a Joint venture for two parent companies in the logistic automotive industry
• · Managed multiple facilities throughout the United States supporting Mercedes-Benzes U.S. International, Boeing-Aerospace, Starbucks, Cummins, Delphi, Johnson Control, Michelin Tires & Bose
• Process & manage payroll for government contracts for the Center & Disease Control – Atlanta, GA, & Strike Group –Okinawa, Japan & Afghanistan
• Extensive background in recruiting, orienting, training, and managing 430 associates/ 30 managers & supervisors/ staff & over 100 temporary associates
• Monitor weekly payroll budget, and over time, and conduct thorough investigations
• Oversee and manage all aspects of staff performance, performance evaluation, progressive discipline, mediation of staff disputes & grievance procedures by state & federal law

· Manage 175 associates / 13 supervisors

• Process worker's compensation claims including systems claims input, scheduling doctor visits, contact with claims adjuster, and tracking lost time.
• Process new hires, terminations, open enrollment, and transfers.
• Delegate other miscellaneous office duties & administer professional training workshops
• Managed employee relations and processed routes for drivers to ensure they do not run empty miles.