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Makaylen McKenzie

Summary

Forward-thinking HR professional with 3+ years of experience driving efficiency, inclusivity, and employee success. Adept at onboarding, data accuracy, and operational streamlining, with a passion for building people-centered processes and cultivating positive workplace culture. Known for solving problems creatively, collaborating cross-functionally, and delivering results that matter.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Assistant

The Barcus Company, Inc.
Columbus
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintained HRIS records to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
  • Streamlined interview scheduling and candidate communication for improved efficiency.
  • Reviewed resumes and summarized findings for hiring managers during candidate screenings.
  • Supported restructuring of performance correction procedures with effective guidance tools.
  • Coordinated onboarding process, achieving complete documentation within three business days.
  • Increased response efficiency by 20% for employee inquiries regarding policies and benefits.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to audit timecards, ensuring precise payroll processing.

Recruitment and Diversity Intern

Ohio State Highway Patrol
Columbus
12.2023 - 03.2025
  • Designed a robust tracking system for recruitment and outreach events, enhancing DEI reporting.
  • Attended and represented the agency at community events to drive diverse recruitment.
  • Analyzed recruitment data to guide strategy and improve engagement outcomes.
  • Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.

Business Process Analyst (Contract)

American Electric Power, AEP
Columbus
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Facilitated training sessions on updated business processes for end users.
  • Developed SOPs and SLAs to reduce inefficiencies and enhance team workflows.
  • Implemented a comprehensive onboarding process, increasing hiring manager utilization by 20%.
  • Successfully onboarded 20 to 30 new hires monthly, streamlining integration into teams.

Sr. Human Resources

Amazon
Columbus
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.
  • Organized and conducted new hire orientation sessions to introduce policies and procedures to employees.
  • Compiled reports related to personnel activities such as attendance tracking, turnover rates, disciplinary actions.
  • Managed employee relations issues including grievances, complaints, and disputes as needed.
  • Advised managers on best practices related to performance management processes.

HR Intern

Psa Airlines
Vandalia
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Managed the onboarding process for new hires, including orientation and paperwork completion.
  • Assisted with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
  • Maintained records of all personnel transactions such as hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
  • Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
04-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
12-2020

Skills

  • Employee onboarding
  • Team collaboration
  • HRIS management
  • Recruitment and interviewing
  • Report compilation
  • Training material coordination
  • Managed employee relations
  • Results driven

Certification

  • Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - Issued May 2025 · Expires May 2028 Credential ID 263978988

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • Honor Roll

Timeline

HR Assistant

The Barcus Company, Inc.
03.2025 - Current

Recruitment and Diversity Intern

Ohio State Highway Patrol
12.2023 - 03.2025

Business Process Analyst (Contract)

American Electric Power, AEP
05.2022 - 03.2023

Sr. Human Resources

Amazon
04.2021 - 05.2022

HR Intern

Psa Airlines
02.2020 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Wright State University

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