Hi, I’m
Maria Davis
Human Resources Professional
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Motivated HR Professional with 15+ years of experience overseeing HR policies and procedures while supervising department staff. Expert at managing wide-ranging Human Resources responsibilities by tackling, prioritizing, and delegating tasks. Focus on remaining competitive among industry companies by creating desirable cultures and programs.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LG/LX Hausys America, Inc.
HR Manager, Compensation & Benefits (US & Canada)
03.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Health benefits renewal analysis, negotiation, planning, management, and administration.
- Assisted with the design and implementation of various employee benefits programs.
- Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
- Prepared and updated job description records for all employees across the company.
- Payroll and compensation management (Bi-Weekly/Monthly processing).
- Researched most current job trends and made recommendations to management regarding salary compensation.
- Organized positions by factors such as salary and status to develop effective categories and operational strategies.
- Help create and optimize salary structures and bonus programs.
- Administered performance-based incentive and bonus plans, encouraging employee excellence.
- Conducted wage and salary surveys to build competitive compensation plans.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive job evaluation system for equitable compensation.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Retirement Plan (401k) management, planning, regulatory compliance, annual auditing, etc.
- Conflict resolution and retention methodologies, workforce recruiting and development processes.
- Employment law practices, litigations, arbitrations, mediation, and negotiations.
LG/LX Hausys America, Inc.
HR Generalist
05.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Hospitality Staffing Solutions
Compliance and Audits Lead
06.2011 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Oversaw and monitored violation tracking system for accuracy, reducing time & labor issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management and clients.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
Global Staff USA, Inc.
HR Generalist/Controller
03.2008 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Education
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
02.2012
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Master of Science from Non-Profit/Public Management and Leadership
08.2013
Cornell University Cornell University Law SchoolIthaca, NY
Master of Science from Legal Studies
08.2023
Skills
- Avid worker, responsible, fast to obtain anything taught
- Work well under pressure
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook
- Proficient in QuickBooks Pro, ADP, Avionte, Paylocity, SAP
- Workers Compensation Unemployment Claims
- Invoicing Accounts Payable and Receivable
- FMLA, ADA, Disability, Parental Leave
- EEOC DOL Litigations, Mediations, Negotiations
- Integration/Implementation of HRIS (ADP, Paylocity, Avionte) from testing phase to live launching Integrated/Implemented modules such as HR & Payroll, Time & Attendance, BSwift Benefits, EDI/File Feeds, Mapping, etc
- Compensation and Benefits (Payroll Management)
- Health Insurance Renewal Open Enrollment Training
- Learning and Development
- HR Legal Compliance
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Managing Employee Relations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
HR Manager, Compensation & Benefits (US & Canada)
LG/LX Hausys America, Inc.
03.2017 - Current
HR Generalist
LG/LX Hausys America, Inc.
05.2013 - Current
Compliance and Audits Lead
Hospitality Staffing Solutions
06.2011 - 05.2013
HR Generalist/Controller
Global Staff USA, Inc.
03.2008 - 11.2010
University of Miami
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Walden University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Walden University
Master of Science from Non-Profit/Public Management and Leadership
Cornell University Cornell University Law School
Master of Science from Legal Studies
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