Lisa Walden
Greer ,South Carolina
Summary
Resourceful Human Resources Manager offers employee relations and business management expertise paired with first-rate communication and problem-solving abilities. Strategic and well-rounded professional seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Commended for building trusting relationships within organization to support business needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
AL Group USA
Greer , SC
12.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
- Organized and facilitated team-building activities, including monthly staff meetings.
- Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
- Provided guidance on labor law regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Assisted in the development of policies related to human resources management.
- Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information and payroll data.
- Analyzed employee surveys to identify areas of improvement in workforce productivity.
- Maintained relationships with external stakeholders regarding employment issues or concerns.
- Advised managers on how best to motivate employees and increase their satisfaction levels.
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Researched methods of improving workplace safety standards by implementing new protocols.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees and existing staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to create a positive work environment that promotes collaboration among teams.
- Organized career development initiatives such as workshops, seminars and networking events.
- Developed processes for onboarding new hires into the organization's culture.
- Reviewed applications for positions within the company according to pre-determined criteria.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal employment laws including wage and hour regulations.
- Drafted job descriptions based on current roles within the organization.
- Prepared reports summarizing recruitment activities, turnover rates, absenteeism trends.
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
- Recruited applicants for vacancies to fill open positions with qualified staff.
- Communicated with supervisors to plan and review employee evaluations.
- Created and updated personnel files by entering information in HRIS.
- Administered employee benefits and led open enrollment process, informing and coaching employees.
- Facilitated and processed payroll using ADP, EMPLOYEE NAVIGATOR, PAYLOCITY, PAYCOR, BMS
- Coordinated workers' compensation insurance and managed claims.
- Proactively identified and solved complex HR problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
- Negotiated agreements and maintained contact with insurance brokers and carriers.
- Oversaw and monitored retirement program and enrollment.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
- Held exit interviews and documented information discussed with employees.
- Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
- Advised leadership on vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
- Used data and analytics to improve company processes for recruitment, selection and onboarding.
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation and benefits processes.
- Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations and business strategy implementation.
- Used HR website and other media to communicate HR processes, increasing understanding and consistent use.
- Cultivated community relations with referral agencies to maintain strong applicant flow.
- Anticipated and responded to emerging business needs by serving as change advocate.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
HR Administrator
Day Corp
Spartanburg , SC
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Organized onboarding activities for new hires including orientations, paperwork, and introductions.
- Maintained personnel records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed job descriptions, job postings, and recruitment materials.
- Conducted initial interviews to assess candidates' skills and qualifications.
- Provided guidance on disciplinary actions when needed.
Hiring Manager
Thaxton Group Insurnace
Lancaster , SC
07.1998 - 04.2013
- Developed and maintained job postings, recruitment strategies, and applicant tracking systems.
- Monitored recruitment trends and identified recruiting sources to meet hiring goals.
- Conducted background checks and reference checks on potential hires.
Education
MBA -
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05-1990
Some College (No Degree) -
Mary Brewer Insurnace Academy
Columbia, SCAccomplishments
- six sigma Green
- SHRMP-CP
- ADP BENEFITS Cert
- ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
- Life saver certified
- PMC
- SALESFORCE ADMIN
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Hebrew
Limited
Timeline
HR Manager
AL Group USA
12.2016 - Current
HR Administrator
Day Corp
09.2014 - 11.2016
Hiring Manager
Thaxton Group Insurnace
07.1998 - 04.2013
MBA -
Winthrop University
Some College (No Degree) -
Mary Brewer Insurnace Academy