Maria Leininger
Human Resources Specialist
Crestview,Florida
Summary
Motivated Army Veteran and military spouse with 24 years of experience in Human Resources and Administration. Experienced in executive support and high service quality across various environments. Proven ability to work under steady pressure while engaging with employees and leaders to further company goals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to employee support and development. A highly dependable, resourceful, and efficient support specialist and leader ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
International Student Support Supervisor
US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center
Fort Liberty, NC
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Counseled, advised, and trained students from 30 different countries attending 11 different Special Operations courses. Promoted harmonious working climate to boost morale and student success.
- Developed policies for Embassies and Country Program Managers to for lodging, finance, medical accomodations, equipment issue, postal support, and travel coordination. Answered management and employee questions, interpreted contracts and resolved issues.
Senior Human Resources Supervisor
US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center
Fort Liberty, NC
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Led organizational change assessments. Worked with division managers to correct deficiencies through policy education.
- Created Casualty Reporting Policy to provide immediate support to fallen and injured servicemembers and surviving family members.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for 5,300 employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
US Army First Sergeant
Alpha Company, Support Battalion
Fort Liberty, NC
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Formulated 2 recruiting initiatives that directly enabled Human Resources Command to fill 1,100 vacancies in Airborne positions.
- Demonstrated strong emotional intelligence while investigating and supporting employees through incidents of discrimination, harassment, and other policy violations. Determined findings and partnered with leadership and outside agencies to respond and escalate issues for resolution.
- Counseled over 2,500 employees annually on assignments and promotions. Ensured employees remained resilient, competitive for promotion and maintained high morale after release from Special Operations training.
Senior Human Resources Supervisor
3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Fort Liberty, NC
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Led Human Resources Directorate consisting of 19 personnel from four different military branches located in various combat environments while deployed for six months rotations over three years.
- Managed monthly HR Metric Reports. Followed subordinate programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands. Ranked #1 of 23 HR programs for 18 months.
- Trusted by senior leadership to assist with workplace investigations Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures and maintaining absolute confidentiality.
Senior Human Resources Supervisor
Group Support Battalion (Airborne)
Fort Liberty, NC
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Senior Human Resources Supervisor for organization consisting of 528 personnel. Answered employee inquiries regarding work location changes, health benefits, pay, PTO, status changes, awards, evaluations, promotion, and retirement options according to regulations.
- Reviewed all correspondence and personnel actions for senior leader approval. Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Maintained employee data in Human Resources Information Systems. Trained subordinates to upload 4,200 documents to employee files giving over 300 the best chance at promotion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Methodist College
Fayetteville, NC 05.2002 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Xenia High School
Xenia, OH 08.1994 - 06.1997
Skills
Performance Improvement Strategies
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Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridTimeline
International Student Support Supervisor
US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Human Resources Supervisor
US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
US Army First Sergeant
Alpha Company, Support Battalion
09.2016 - 06.2019
Senior Human Resources Supervisor
3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)
07.2013 - 09.2016
Senior Human Resources Supervisor
Group Support Battalion (Airborne)
06.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Methodist College
05.2002 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Xenia High School
08.1994 - 06.1997
Military Training
Sexual Harassment/ Assault Reporting Prevention Course- February 2012
Equal Opportunity Advisor Course August 2001
Human Resources Plans and Operations Course-March 2011
Brigade Human Resources Operations Course- January 2011
US Army First Sergeant Course- April 2010
Small Group Instructor Course- April 2009
Instructor Training Course- February 2009
Defense Travel System Administrator Course- May 2010
Executive Administrative Assistant Course- February 2007
Senior Leader Course- Dec 2009
Advanced Leader Course- June 2004
Basic Leader Course- January 2000
Information Security Manager Course- December 2001
Special Operations Jump Master Course- September 2011
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