Kyla Cummins
Coweta,Oklahoma
Summary
I have extensive experience in human resources, having held multiple roles within this field. With over 12 years of expertise in both manufacturing and professional environments, I offer significant strengths and a wealth of experience to any organization. My dedication is evidenced by a commitment to introducing innovative ideas and fostering continuous improvement. I have developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with broader business objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements in human resource management. My responsibilities have included overseeing performance appraisal systems, auditing compensation and benefits plans, and providing leadership coaching for enhanced effectiveness. Additionally, I have managed payroll, retirement programs, new hire documentation, recruitment processes, and exit interviews. I routinely assist with inquiries regarding company policies and procedures and have been actively involved in training and development, employee engagement, talent management, and performance management.
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with 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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Sofidel
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with program leaders to enhance leadership capabilities, ensuring the identification, development, and placement of suitable talent for optimal business outcomes.
- Oversee the recruitment process, managing job postings, conducting interviews, reviewing resumes, presenting offer letters, and administering exit interviews as required.
- Conducts orientation sessions for new employees, facilitates training, manages onboarding documentation, and communicates available benefits.
- Partners with the Safety Manager to promote and maintain a safe workplace environment.
- Leads investigations, when necessary, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate to resolve issues effectively.
- Updates the employee handbook in coordination with corporate guidelines.
- Administers disciplinary actions and terminations in accordance with company policies.
- Monitors performance reviews and coordinates training initiatives that support pay increases or career advancement within the organization.
- Works closely with leadership to evaluate and refine company policies comprehensively.
- Manages all FMLA cases, status changes, and related filings.
- Remains informed about employment laws and oversaw compliance regarding unemployment cases, filings, and regulations.
- Partners with team leaders to coordinate training and development activities, including quarterly sessions for managers and leaders.
- Participate in weekly management meetings to discuss strategies aimed at improving employee retention and engagement.
- Organizes weekly job fairs, attends external career and college recruitment events, and sponsors internship candidates.
- Prepare detailed reports on compensation adjustments, headcount, open positions, and financial budgets.
- Provides dedicated support to employees, addressing concerns, and facilitating timely, effective solutions.
- Collects and analyzes key HR metrics, such as time-to-hire and employee turnover rates, to drive data-informed decisions.
- Assists in the administration of compensation, benefits, and 401k programs.
- Demonstrate success in designing and implementing impactful development, employee relations, retention, and rewards initiatives.
- Directs and supervises a team of four HR professionals, fostering consistency and collaboration.
- Produces monthly meeting reports concerning open positions, recruitment strategies, and turnover analysis.
- Promotes internal mobility and supports position changes within the organization.
HR MANAGER
FLAMECO INDUSTRIES
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Provide support for all insurance matters, including medical, dental, vision, benefits cards, and retirement plans.
- Handle new employee enrollment, including orientation, insurance setup, time clock configuration, payroll, and completion of required paperwork.
- Manage termination procedures, such as conducting exit interviews, transitioning insurance to COBRA, updating payroll, and processing deletions.
- Respond promptly to inquiries about retirement options, set up processes, and deductions.
- Address Explanation of Benefits (EOB) questions for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Consult with insurance providers to secure special benefits and promotional offers that save costs.
- Coordinate employee compliance with FMLA for leave in a variety of situations.
- Process workman's compensation reports and manage claims as needed.
- Maintain records and file necessary reports for unemployment claims.
- Oversee accounts for payable, receivable, and payroll activities.
- Handle daily invoice processing.
- Experience in manufacturing, oil, and gas production sectors.
- Manage daily and ACH bank deposits and reconcile bank accounts.
- Compile sales and tax reports and assist with audits.
- Report directly to the company owner, contributing monthly to strategies for recruitment, sales, payroll, and employee engagement.
- Track timekeeping includes vacation, sick leave, PTO, and hours worked for payroll.
- Apply knowledge of human resources policies and programs.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws; communicate, interpret, and administer HR policy updates within assigned areas.
- Participate in safety meetings and coordinate orientations when needed.
- Conduct follow-up on recruitment interviews, schedule appointments, and source of qualified candidates.
- Prepare job postings for open roles at company locations, job sites, temporary staffing agencies, and career fairs.
- Perform salary surveys and recommend changes for fair pay scales, address concerns regarding equality and discrimination laws.
- Carry out internal HR audits to verify adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Create and compile monthly executive and management of employment reports, including turnover statistics and analytics.
Education
M.D. - Business Administration-Human Resource Management
Colorado University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- HR reporting
- Recruitment and staffing
- Health benefits
- New employee orientation
- Workforce planning
- Compensation structuring
- Succession planning
- Employment law compliance
- Labor relations
- Background checks
- HR legal compliance
- Workers' compensation
- Employment law
- Diversity promotion
- Talent acquisition
- Employee engagement
- Recruitment strategies
- Employee benefits management
- Interviewing techniques
- Retirement programs
- Company policies
- Employee retention
- Employee relations
- Metric tracking
- Organizational development
- Employee evaluations
- Training programs
- Retention strategies
- HRIS software
- Compensation and benefits
- Benefits administration
- Payroll administration, ADP, Success Factors, Workday, Paycor
- Performance management
- Orientation preparation
- Salary administration
- Diversity and inclusion
- Onboarding and orientation
- Compensation management
- HR processes
- Staffing and recruitment
- Payroll oversight
Timeline
HR Manager
Sofidel
02.2022 - Current
HR MANAGER
FLAMECO INDUSTRIES
01.2009 - 01.2022
M.D. - Business Administration-Human Resource Management
Colorado University