Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Availability
Affiliations
Work Preference
Quote
Software
Timeline
Volunteer

Melinda Bowman

Human Resources

Summary

Experienced HR Professional with 10+ years private industry experience and a history of leading professionals in the efficient completion of projects with improved service delivery; proven to be a resourceful problem solver who enjoys the challenge of learning new things and taking on increasingly more complex responsibilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior HR Business Partner

Compucom
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Designed and delivered training programs for employees and leadership to align with business goals and enhance productivity.
  • Investigated sensitive complaints (harassment, discrimination), collaborating with legal to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
  • Managed conflict resolution processes and employee relations to sustain a positive workplace culture.
  • Developed and implemented succession planning strategies for leadership continuity.
  • Conducted turnover analysis and employee engagement reporting to support organizational decision-making.

Zone Talent Acquisition Partner

HERTZ
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Led a team of five Talent Acquisition Partners, improving staffing efficiency by 40% through a maintenance hiring program.
  • Executed sourcing and recruiting strategies aligned with compliance regulations to attract diverse talent pools.
  • Streamlined the hiring process, ensuring consistency and adherence to corporate and legal standards.
  • Introduced diversity-focused recruiting initiatives, increasing minority representation by 15%.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Led diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition team, promoting an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Manager, Human Resources

Concentrix
Charlotte, NC
05.2012 - 04.2020
  • Coordinate meetings, develop meeting content and present all human resources law updates.
  • Facilitate all new employee orientations to foster a positive team attitude.
  • Provide support for staff of 900+ employees; duties include assisting employees with questions about benefits, payroll, employee complaints, leave of absences, worker's compensation claims.
  • Investigate and resolve complex personnel issues, such as employee grievances, sexual harassment, discrimination issues, and other work-related employee complaints and concerns.
  • Provide routine training at all levels of management as needed, including preventive training to ensure policy adherence and progressive counseling guidelines.
  • Manage the processing of unemployment claims, and attending unemployment hearings.
  • Direct the human resources functions, including union prevention/training, manage EEOC charge responses and collaborate with legal department.
  • Oversaw benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing and timely communication to employees.
  • Optimized HR department efficiency by refining policies, procedures, workflows, and resource allocation.

Senior Recruiter

Convergys
Charlotte, NC
07.2010 - 05.2012
  • Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and screening for 450+ candidates using behavioral and technical questions to assess candidates for qualifications, availability, skill set, and salary range.
  • Conduct the new hire onboarding ensuring each new employee completes the required paperwork, make certain proper identification numbers are issued, and establish employee's personnel records for over 700 hires in 2012.
  • Conduct local job fairs and participate in community outreach programs with the NC Employment Security Commission, NC Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Goodwill to enhance Convergys' presence and image with local community and to explore all recruitment opportunities.
  • Analyze and report employment statistics, including daily hiring, cost per hire, attrition, diversity recruiting initiatives, weekly funnel reports, and new applicants tracking spreadsheets to identify problem areas and solutions to management.

HR Associate ~ Contractor

FLS Consulting
Washington, DC
01.2010 - 06.2010
  • Administered benefit services for several small business owners.
  • Conducted research for HR matters, including employee requests for additional information.
  • Used Taleo to build pipeline and analyze candidate resumes to efficiently place within established client facilities.
  • Utilized cold calling and prospecting techniques to generate job orders.
  • Processed payroll for contract employees on assignment in accordance with all federal and state laws.

Manager

Pali Capital, Inc.
New York City, NY
01.2003 - 03.2009
  • Develop employee relations programs including team building activities and information sessions.
  • Ensure compliance and provide consultation to employees and management on human resource matters, including applicable laws, corporate policies and guidelines in all Pali Group practices.
  • Developed, planned and executed full-cycle hiring process for the organization.
  • Administration of all benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, EAP, PTO, employee anniversary reward program and other benefit programs.
  • Managed HRIS system (ADP) and communicate/coordinate with Payroll and Accounting teams effectively.
  • Supervised administrative and maintenance staff to include conducting monthly staff meetings.
  • Managed multi- branch offices; oversaw capital improvements, $8 million construction project, maintenance and modifications for 40,000 square feet of commercial space in headquarter office.

Executive Assistant to CEO and Chairman

Pali Capital, Inc.
New York City, NY
04.1999 - 12.2003
  • Supervised Administrative and Facilities staff of 20.
  • Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee morale.
  • Managed payroll, insurance and HR function for domestic staff of full time employees.
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.

Education

Finance

Howard University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • New employee orientations
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Trained in FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
  • Project management
  • Knowledgeable in all HR Systems
  • In-depth knowledge of HR Compliance
  • Employee recruitment

Certification

Villanova University - Human Resource Management Certification

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Affiliations

  • Active Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balance401k match

Quote

Empowering talent is not just my role; it's my passion. I believe in creating a culture where every individual can thrive, innovate, and contribute to a shared vision. Let's build the future of work together.
Arthur Unknown

Software

Workday

ADP

SAP SuccessFactors

ICIMS

Microsoft Office

MacOS

Timeline

Senior HR Business Partner

Compucom
03.2022 - 08.2024

Zone Talent Acquisition Partner

HERTZ
03.2021 - 03.2022

Manager, Human Resources

Concentrix
05.2012 - 04.2020

Senior Recruiter

Convergys
07.2010 - 05.2012

HR Associate ~ Contractor

FLS Consulting
01.2010 - 06.2010

Manager

Pali Capital, Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2009

Executive Assistant to CEO and Chairman

Pali Capital, Inc.
04.1999 - 12.2003

Finance

Howard University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Melinda BowmanHuman Resources