Makenna Powell
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources Generalist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Westminster University
06.2024 - Current
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
- Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
- Managed talent acquisition process, resulting in improved candidate quality and faster time-to-fill ratios.
HR Business Partner
Seaside Dining Group
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management by conducting regular feedback sessions and addressing concerns proactively.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Increased overall workforce productivity by identifying skill gaps within teams and providing targeted coaching or training solutions accordingly.
- Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
HR Analyst II
State Of Utah
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees for the Governor of Utah's Office, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, and Utah Inland Port Authority.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate and detailed job descriptions for new hires.
- Optimized onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring seamless integration into their roles from day one.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
HR Analyst
University of Utah
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided HR support to the President of the University's office.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
HR Recruiter
UPS
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent needs.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates.
- Supported onboarding initiatives for new hires.
- Evaluated existing recruitment tools and resources, recommending improvements where necessary to enhance overall effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts.
- Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the interview process and providing timely feedback.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hunter High School
West Valley City, UTSalt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
Employee Onboarding
HR Policies Implementation
HRIS Systems
Exit Interviews
Compensation and benefits
Records Management
Employee Relations
Internal investigations
Workers Compensation
Termination Procedures
Talent Acquisition
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Westminster University
06.2024 - Current
HR Business Partner
Seaside Dining Group
09.2023 - 01.2024
HR Analyst II
State Of Utah
11.2021 - 09.2023
HR Analyst
University of Utah
08.2019 - 11.2021
Salt Lake Community College
08.2018 - 05.2019
HR Recruiter
UPS
06.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Hunter High School
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