Open To Work
Mia Nealy
Montgomery
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Manager with a proven track record at the US Army, excelling in employee retention strategies and organizational development. Spearheaded onboarding programs that enhanced new hire productivity and fostered a collaborative work environment. Adept at complex problem solving and benefits administration, driving compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
US Army
Ft. Jackson
04.2000 - Current
- Facilitate onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Monitor and handle employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Organize and lead staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintain payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Facilitate smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into payroll system.
- Input financial data and produced reports using IPPS-A.
- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintain excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Process daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
- Support month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely and accurate financial reports.
- Assist employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for colleagues seeking assistance or clarification on finance-related matters.
- Collaborate with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Maintain company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Evaluate employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Facilitate onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintain human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Implement performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Facilitate successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Discover and resolve complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Foster positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Liaise between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Update training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Work with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Instruct senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Develop comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 2,169-employees.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
Archivist
STI
Maxwell AFB
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance, and historical significance of archival materials.
- Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials.
- Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Advised and supported over six visitors daily on how to access, interpret and use archives.
- Increased attendance by 94% through effective social media management.
- Evaluated 1,045 records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.
- Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents.
- Managed acquisition process for new collections, assessing relevance and value to institution's mission.
- Authenticated and appraised over 1,000 historical documents and archival materials on daily basis.
- Evaluated over 6,000 records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.
Human Resources Specialist
US Army Reserve
Fort Jackson
08.2000 - 04.2022
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Briefed job applicants regarding responsibilities, benefits and schedules to provide information regarding job specifications and logistics.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
- 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.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in 96% improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Developed, Facilitated and implemented all phases of recruitment process.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
- Assisted with job posting and advertisement process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02.2011
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02.2009
Skills
- Employee retention strategies
- Pre-employment screening
- Organizational development
- Recruiting and staffing
- Benefits administration
- Training and development
- Management development
- Staff management
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Complex problem solving
- Recruitment planning
- Customer relations management
- Event coordination
- Employee relations strategies
- Compensation and benefits administration
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteSalary Range
$60000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Archivist
STI
11.2022 - 09.2024
Human Resources Specialist
US Army Reserve
08.2000 - 04.2022
Human Resources Manager
US Army
04.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix