LATASHA ASKEW
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Accomplished HR professional with expertise in talent management, strategic planning, and employee relations. Proven track record in driving organizational improvements and enhancing workforce planning. Ambitious Human Resources professional known for fostering positive and engaging workplace culture. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, develop talent, and implement innovative HR solutions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR HR Business Partner
Takeda Pharmaceutical
Social Circle, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership to the HR team in implementing functional HR plans and programs.
- Proactively communicates with employees and managers regarding HR policies and practices and key HR programs.
- Works independently to resolve moderately complex or complex ER issues.
- Consults with management on a variety of HR and business-related issues, both strategically and operationally.
- Drive an effective reward and recognition strategy that reinforces the culture and behaviors.
- Participate in local talent planning which includes implementation of function-wide training and development plans and talent management support including support of leadership assessment process.
- Make recommendations to management and drives improvement based upon analysis.
- Proposes and participates in the development of a course of action to support business needs.
- Implements and improves HR processes or service offerings to meet business needs.
- Communicates/trains management and employees in the use of HR processes, systems, policies, and programs.
- Responsible for process improvements and challenging the status quo on moderately complex issues.
- Advises and coaches employees and managers on development and performance issues.
- Responsible for championing talent engagement/retention cultural initiatives/programs.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings providing insights into human resources related matters.
- Organized company-wide events such as holiday parties or team outings.
- Implemented training programs targeted at improving employee skillset and productivity.
- Developed succession plans for key roles within the organization.
HR Generalist
H.J. Russell and Company
Atlanta, GA
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided guidance to employees/managers/supervisors in proper people management and conflict resolutions as well as best practice guidance to managers/supervisors in handling of employee performance and situations requiring corrective actions or terminations.
- Lead project manager on company Wellness Motivate Me Program through Cigna.
- Coordinated the onboarding & recruiting activities, such as internal and external job postings, maintained internal applicant tracking process and route qualified applications to the hiring manager and complete the hiring process through UltiPro.
- Managed new employee process by working with managers on confirmation of required background checks; plan, coordinate and conduct new employee orientation outlining the company's policies & procedures, benefits, and ensuring that all required documents are reviewed and signed for compliance.
- Maintained employee transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.
- Maintained awareness of local market rates and pay practices.
- Process all salary changes due to salary increases, promotions, bonuses, or pay adjustment.
- Worked with Executive team to execute succession planning and employee development learning curriculums.
- Assisted with investigation of sexual harassment allegations, discrimination charges, disputes and other sensitive issues.
- Maintained record of insurance coverage and reconcile self-funded billing of all benefits.
- Prepare and submit bi-weekly/monthly benefits report and invoices to Accounting and Third-Party Administrators.
- Created policies that enabled efficient onboarding of new hires into the organization.
HR Contractor
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals/Kelly Scientific
Union City, GA
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Facilitated recruitment activities for specified positions both exempt and non-exempt by opening requisitions and posting positions on company website and job boards, recruiting, and sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, making offers, and onboarding selected candidates.
- Addressed inquiries from management regarding employee issues and advising on appropriate employee corrective actions up to termination.
- Managed employee leave- (FMLA, STD, and Personal) and coordinated light duty accommodation and work restrictions.
- Worked with senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures and communicate changes to the workforce.
- Assisted with Organization Change during company acquisition from Dendreon to Valeant Pharmaceutical.
- Assisted in investigation, coaching notices, performance improvement plans, and other employee relations or conflict issues.
- Updated standard operating procedure accordingly and in alignment with FDA rules and regulations and implemented and revised policies for employee handbook.
- Worked with company executive administrator to plan and promote company events and appreciation programs.
- Participated in the Safety Committee to assist with compliance of safety protocols and GMP improvements.
- Administered the exit process for all voluntary resignations in assigned site, conducting exit interviews and compiling roll up results.
- Provided feedback received in exit interviews to identify trends and make recommendations regarding ways to improve employee satisfaction throughout the organization.
HR Generalist
Hollis Cobb Associates
Duluth, GA
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed payroll via Paycom platform semi-monthly including monthly bonuses; distributed checks; maintained accurate and detailed records and worked with financial analyst on general ledger and check register and submitted 401k file feed to vendor.
- Full cycle recruiting for various positions including sourcing through job boards, pre-screen, scheduling interviews, making offers, conducting pre-employment background checks and assessment testing.
- Monitored unemployment claims by reviewing claims, substantiating documentation, and requesting legal counsel review if needed.
- Processed FMLA, STD, and other leave activities.
- Conducted employee investigations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
- Reconciled benefits invoices and processed new hires and termination via benefits vendor sites.
- Maintained human resources records by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, merit increases, tracking paid time off into Paycom HRIS/Payroll.
- Conducted new employee orientation by providing orientation information packets, reviewing company policies, and gathering payroll required documents.
HR Business Partner
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals
Union City, GA
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Facilitated recruitment activities for specified positions in client groups including recruiting and sourcing candidates, assisting managers with screening candidates as well as working with staffing agencies as needed in a cost-effective manner alongside developing relationships with colleges and alumni for recruitment, including onsite job fair and internships.
- Provided first level employee relations support to the site's employees and responded to inquiries.
- Assisted in investigation, coaching notices, performance improvement plans, and other employee relations or conflict issues up to terminations.
- Updated standard operating procedure accordingly and in alignment with FDA rules and regulations and implemented and revised policies for employee handbook.
- Administered the exit process for all voluntary resignations in assigned site, conducting exit interviews and compiling roll up results.
- Provided feedback received in exit interviews to identify trends and make recommendations regarding ways to improve employee satisfaction throughout the organization.
- Oversaw the contingent labor process for the site, partnering with Finance and management to bring on contractors in a cost-effective manner.
- Prepared workforce analysis as assigned, including annual/monthly/ad hoc reports and maintained HRIS data for organization.
- Provided training as needed on HR initiatives and programs to assigned client groups, facilitated new hire orientation, and prepared responses to unemployment claims and other inquiries as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
01-2017
Skills
- HRIS Analyst
- Performance Management
- Wellness Program Lead
- Benefits
- Employee Relations
- Career Development and Navigation
- Employment Law
- Talent management
- HR analytics
- Retention strategies
- Compensation and benefits
Certification
- PHR
- SHRM - CP
Timeline
SR HR Business Partner
Takeda Pharmaceutical
01.2022 - Current
HR Generalist
H.J. Russell and Company
03.2018 - 01.2022
HR Contractor
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals/Kelly Scientific
04.2017 - 01.2018
HR Generalist
Hollis Cobb Associates
02.2016 - 02.2017
HR Business Partner
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals
07.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix