LaWanda Quinney
Kingwood,Texas
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with the drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Team player that produces a high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. Strong negotiating skills and business expertise and able to work independently. Skilled at partnering with management teams to promote positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Assistant Manager
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
07.2023 - Current
- Participated with the hiring process by pre-screening applications, scheduling required appointments, conducts and/or acquires background checks, references and employee eligibility
- Supported in the monitoring and development of department accountability and ensuring job descriptions are aligned to each role.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties of each team member.
- Provide HR support to the HR Manager.Provide regular departmental feedback to the HR Manager regarding Team duties and activities.
- Liaise with all departments to provide feedback and analysis of department requirements in terms of staffing, structure and employee needs together with the HR Manager.
- Assigned as a backup in the process of employee disputes or complaints and performance reviews when required.
- Assist the Leave team administration with Leave requests: FMLA, workers comp, Parental leave, LOA
- Collaborated on special projects
- Advised HR specialists in staffing potential candidates
- Aided in reviewing final hiring packets for hire
- update spread sheets with data to aid in monthly reports
HR Coordinator
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
HR Specialist
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
06.2015 - Current
- Perform criminal background investigations.
- Communicate to new staff on training, policies, and benefits.
- Managed the interviewing, screening and referral of qualified applicants and was the Chairperson of the screening committee
- Worked collaboratively with management to promote a climate conducive to attracting and retaining personnel. Provided optimal support to employees regarding various HR-related topics. Played an integral role in the development and implementation of human resource policies.
- Maintain employee records and process paperwork for new hires
- Worked to maintain strong working relationships with the Human Resources staff, resulting in positive and productive collaborations.
- Recruiting effort: attending job fairs, colleges and universities
- Provided support to staff regarding professional and personal issues.
- Enhanced electronic filing method to be more cohesive and effective.
- Used discretion to protect the privacy of applicants Aimed to achieve resolutions for any existing problems.
- Ensured compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Perform special duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Chief or representative
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
HR Specialist
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
01.2008 - 06.2015
- Filing/archiving- sort and file confidential documents for employees, documents to include medical, disciplinary, evaluations, commendations background history and miscellaneous information
- Employee grievance process/ created Monthly grievance reports
- Process Expunction Orders for Human Resources
- Legal Requests- open records requests, subpoenas, discovery for lawsuits, civil service hearings.
- Drug testing paperwork for employees that were FMLA, transitional duty and any circumstance where internal affairs would request drug testing for an employee under suspicion.
- Answering high volume of phone calls/answering questions- responsible for answering phones and handling any questions that employees may have in a professional and confidential manner
- Process and create Building ID/Credentials to employees and new hires
- TCOLE-(Texas Commission Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education)- training for employees-responsible for answering training questions and receive any certificates
- Generate reports in IFAS (payroll system) and Microsoft office
- Processed employee insurance and benefits for new hires and open enrollment
- Lead and assisted in new Hire Orientations
Education
Master of Arts - Adult Education And Training
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZMBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2019
Skills
- Job Matching
- Recruitment Strategies
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Employee Support
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
Timeline
HR Assistant Manager
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
07.2023 - Current
HR Coordinator
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
04.2022 - Current
HR Specialist
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
06.2015 - Current
HR Specialist
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
01.2008 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Adult Education And Training
University of Phoenix
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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