LaShandra F. Griffith
Brandon,MS
Summary
Decisive Human Resources Representative performs highly responsible personnel management duties requiring advanced personnel skills and techniques in major functional areas of HR. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various operating units to effectively accomplish recruitment, employee records, benefits and management development and training tasks. Consistently exercises initiative and independent judgment and skilled at building and managing interpersonal relationships at all levels to objectively coach employees through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Representative
Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2025 - Current
- Worked closely with functional experts in HR to optimize and shape programs for needs of client groups.
- Operated as key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders to promote HR practices and strategies and enable delivery of specific, measurable business goals.
- Responded to employee inquiries, questions and complaints and guided and directed employee relations issues to support workforce analysis, performance management and other core HR functions.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Human Resources Specialist
Nissan North America
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Administer and oversee HR programs, including compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
- Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers, fostering professional growth.
- Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes efficiently.
- Conduct complex investigations, handling sensitive employment-related inquiries.
- Identify and address workforce trends, proposing data-driven HR solutions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices.
Human Resources Representative
Baptist Medical
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Revamped company policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and labor regulations.
- Designed and implemented programs that boosted employee retention by 10%, achieving 90% retention over two years.
- Developed diversity-driven recruitment strategies to meet affirmative action goals.
- Led the development of a dedicated recruitment website, reducing annual hiring costs by 14%
Human Resources Supervisor
Koch Foods Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Streamlined HR operations, enhancing new hire orientations and onboarding.
- Developed succession plans and promotion pathways for company staff.
- Conducted on-the-job training sessions, increasing employee knowledge and skill development.
- Led engagement programs to boost morale and improve retention rates.
Maintenance & Engineering Administrative
International Paper
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed weekly scheduling and training programs for Maintenance and Production teams.
- Oversaw payroll processing and vacation approvals across departments.
- Coordinated compliance-based training and certifications for employees.
Gaming Operations Scheduler
Riverwalk Casino & Hotel
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Optimized scheduling processes to reduce overtime expenses and align labor costs with departmental budgets.
- Managed timekeeping, payroll, and compliance with operational policies.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive experience for guests and employees.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08.2019
Skills
- HR Management & Compliance
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategies
- Performance Management & Training
- Compensation & Benefits Administration
- HR Data Analysis & Process Improvement
- New employee onboarding
- Recruitment strategies
- Organizational development
- Workforce planning
- Compensation and benefits
- Employment law
- Background checks
- Employee relations
- Payroll coordination
- Employee surveys
- Payroll administration
- Employee retention
- Exit interviews
- Talent acquisition
Timeline
Human Resources Representative
Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Nissan North America
01.2024 - 08.2025
Human Resources Representative
Baptist Medical
10.2022 - 12.2023
Human Resources Supervisor
Koch Foods Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022
Maintenance & Engineering Administrative
International Paper
05.2020 - 02.2022
Gaming Operations Scheduler
Riverwalk Casino & Hotel
08.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Colorado Technical University