Lawanda Williams
Live Oak,FL
Summary
Human Resources Professional with 20 years of progressive HR experience and advanced knowledge of employment law, compensation, recruitment and employee relations. Engages with HR service providers and suppliers on HR systems, payroll, insurance and training and development to promote high performing organization with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff and sound financial resources. Maintains strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal skills to excel in multi-cultural environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Designed robust compensation and benefits packages to attract top employees.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees. Incentive programs increased retention rates by 10%.
- Provided immediate updates to entire employee pool when policies and procedures were altered
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
- Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws
Human Resources Manager
Lowe's
03.2000 - 07.2018
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Waycross Jr. College
Waycross, GAHigh School Diploma -
Waycross High School
Waycross, GA06.1994
Skills
- Human Resources Operations
- Employee Relations
- Employment Law
- Confidential Records Management
- Payroll Coordination
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Human Resources Team Leadership
- Compliance
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Lowe's
03.2000 - 07.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Waycross Jr. College
High School Diploma -
Waycross High School
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