Dedicated HR professional with expertise in staffing, employee management and the implementation of successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Exceptional organizational skills and adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Mastery in developing new growth mind-set, concepts, methods, and strategies supporting organizations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Department Of The Air Force
04.2024 - Current
Advises installations on regulatory compliance, other program requirements, and recommends possible alternate solutions to issues. Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with customers by developing a team approach to accomplish taskings
Receives, reviews, and analyzes recruitment requests and supporting documentation from serviced organizations
Participates in initiatives, studies, and projects such as self-assessment reviews, pre-Reduction-In-Force exercises, the student and summer employment recruitment programs, application of draft qualification standards, and out-sourcing studies
Skill in troubleshooting and resolving the most difficult problems associated with providing comprehensive recruitment and placement advisory services
Prepares vacancy announcements and performs job analysis to determine and recommend rating criteria to management
Knowledge of extensive recruitment and placement rules/procedures required to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard support work assignments involved in filling positions
Works with other Human Resources specialists in identifying potential program initiatives or special projects that could improve the use of civilian human resources, solve problems, or enhance program effectiveness
Analyzes performance and identifies ways to improve work processes and strives to increase efficiencies.
Reviews policies and procedures data to determine the status of regulatory compliance and suggests changes to improve program effectiveness.
Uses program knowledge to assist in the development of team goals and time lines
Human Resources
Department Of The Air Force
08.2023 - 04.2024
Successfully completed 20+ Request for Personnel Action (RPA) functions, including processing position maintenance, verifying pas code, position description (PD) and routing RPAs to AFPC with zero discrepancies
Conducted special packages like Leave Accrual (LA), Superior Qualifications (SQA), and Recruitment Incentives (RI) guiding more than 400 new federal employees on organizational policies, legal obligations, and entitlements for a seamless integration into JBSA workplace
Mastered various resource databases (new PARIS, DCPDS, NBIS, DISS, SWFT, USAS) used to extract and analyze critical information from internal and external sources, reducing personnel in-processing time by 35%
Efficiently completes numerous job offers for DOD, NASA, and various agencies; successfully resulting in the fulfillment of essential positions for worldwide missions
Flawlessly performed 72 drug tests, 53 physicals, 68 fingerprint scans, 79 local file checks, 36 security waivers, and 27 drug test waiver requests, beginning new era of hired personnel
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment; developed position continuity program books fast-tracking the hiring time and increasing unit productivity
Advises managers/employees of organizational policies, legal requirements and entitlements
Responsible for supervising the automated security clearance approval system to ensure accurate submission and completion of background investigations, leading to onboarding over 100 new hires without discrepancies
Specialized experience of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques required to gather and study position placement information
Scheduling Staffing HR Administrator
Lowe's
10.2019 - 08.2023
Delivered DOD Skillbridge to organization; allowing separating and retiring members invaluable training, civilian employment experience, and possible job placement within Lowe's corporation
Managed and resolved complex employee issues while completing Lowe's standardized investigations relating to HR employee relations
Advised employees on comprehensive performance, management policies, and recruitment metrics to align activities with organizational growth, retention goals, priorities, and processes
Coached management team on innovation, implementation planning and guidance needed for organization success
Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees district wide
Analyzed manning metrics and department trends in programs and policies to develop and propose solutions for year end goals
Developed organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility, efficiency and security
Facilitated store reorganization and provided strategic insight and input to aid mission focused plans
Guided dynamic focus groups to develop HR product strategy, drafting new policies to align with corporate values and mission statement
Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details
Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork
Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice Administration, (3.8 GPA)
Park University
Parkville, MO
Skills
Workforce Management
Background Check Coordination
Data analytical and evaluative methods
Policy and Procedure Implementation
Adaptability
Employee Relations
Reporting and documenting
Cross functional teamwork
Training and Development
Strategic Planning
Administrative management
Organizational Development
Additional Contact
lisaann.lopez@us.af.mil
Certifications
Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset 2023
Platinum Service Award 2022
Best Survey Lead In The Region 2020, 2021, and 2022
Region HR Award 2022
PROGRAMS
USA Staffing and Onboarding Manager-(USAS)
Defense Civilian Personnel Data System-(DCPDS)
Personnel Automated Records Information System-(PARIS)
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