Micah Winters
Mount Holly,USA
Summary
Experienced human resources professional with 16 years of expertise in researching personnel regulations and providing technical guidance throughout the organization. Skilled in effectively communicating human resources objectives and utilizing HR data systems to generate various products. Known for meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities. Thrives as a team player and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of accuracy. Excited to apply training and experience to tackle new professional opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
304th Civil Affairs Brigade
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Utilized HRIS software to create, process, and verify personnel actions, ensuring data accuracy and efficient workflow
- Delivered expert technical guidance to internal customers, navigating complex and sensitive civilian HR situations, to ensure compliance and achieve resolution
- Resolved challenging civilian HR issues by providing accurate and timely technical advice to personnel, fostering compliance and successful outcomes
- Identified clear connections between policies and business results to eliminate or reduce confusion and help employees achieve goals
- Applied a comprehensive understanding of classification standards to manage workforce structure, ensuring adherence to HR policies and regulations
- Analyzed candidate qualifications against job requirements to identify the most suitable individuals for open positions, ensuring successful placements
- Explain regulatory guidance and procedures to determine appropriate staffing needs
- Advise senior staff and subordinate commands on staffing requirements
- Enhanced management confidence in the effectiveness of staffing functions through ongoing research and guidance
- Streamlined the vacancy announcement process, resulting in an 80% decrease in time spent developing and publishing announcements
- Increased employee satisfaction by providing faster turnaround times for personnel actions
- Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings, and recommending changes
- Increased employee self-service capabilities, reducing reliance on HR staff for routine tasks
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
01.2008 - 12.2020
- Utilize HR information systems to execute onboarding and offboarding of personnel
- Advise the brigade command team and subordinate commanders on staffing requirements
- Field customer inquiries and conduct research to solve issues of high complexity
- Committed to quality of awards, electronic personnel actions tracker (ePAT) actions; met a 100% timeliness and processing rate utilizing high expertise
- Effectively managed the evaluations for the brigade, improving the overall overdue percentage from a 16.0% to a 1.8% or lower
- Created job aids, tools, and other materials to train Soldiers in the use of new forms, reports, and procedures disseminated from Human Resource Command Headquarters
- Reviewed and processed over 1300 pay transactions, 100 personnel actions (RECLASS, Bonus, transfers, RET, Separations, DNR, promotions)
Human Resources Specialist
333d Military Police Brigade US Army Reserve
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Utilize HR data systems to track and mange assignments
- Identify position shortages and upcoming losses to determine backfills
- Assess relevant information from multiple sources to ensure compliance with regulatory guidance
- Displayed superior technical competence resulting in 90% of timely submission of awards, evaluations, and personnel actions
- Supervised all pre-mobilization requirements resulting in Soldiers reaching 100% readiness for deployment
- Diligently monitored and tracked all open positions and ensured vacancies were filled with the appropriate personnel
Human Resources Specialist
101st Sustainment Brigade United States Army
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Apply a wide range of human resources practices to solve complex issues
- Analyzed the current unit staffing and provide recommendations to fill vacant slots and shortages
- Provide guidance to command group and subordinate units on prohibited personnel practices
- Displayed technical knowledge of HR functions which resulted in zero late submissions on all awards and evaluations
- Set up the brigade's readiness matrix which led to an 80% increase in Soldier readiness
- Demonstrated extraordinary networking skills which ensured subordinate units were appropriately linked to higher headquarters mission and requirements
Human Resources Specialist
NATO AFSOUTH BN US Army
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Explain regulatory guidance and procedures to incoming personnel and their supervisors
- Examine documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with Army regulations
- Monitor personnel actions for discrepancies and provide recommendations to resolve them
- Tracked and processed over 150 unscheduled leaves and passes while maintaining a 99% manning rate
- Assisted with the unit's birth month audits for over 120 Soldiers, review cited as 100% accurate
- Managed personnel accountability and strength management; ensured personnel record reviews were completed to ensure overall data correctness for command personnel readiness
Human Resources Specialist
Davis-Monthan AFB US Army
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Monitor changes to regulatory guidance and HR policies to disseminate information throughout the organization
- Utilize HR practices to provide technical expertise and enhance work practices
- Established systems to streamline human resources support for the command and 18 geographically separated units
- Displayed superior administrative skills which resulted in over 400 personnel actions being completed
- Completed 100% accurate alert roster for the unit; improved accountability of Soldiers exponentially
Human Resources Specialist
19th Military Police Battalion US Army
08.2008 - 01.2012
- Evaluate HR practices and advise the battalion command team on operational problems
- Conduct thorough analysis of monthly HR reports to ensure submission timeliness
- Examine documentation to ensure accuracy and reconcile inconsistencies
- Tracked and processed all unit leaves while maintaining a 90% manning rate
- Ensured the completion of over 200 Family Separation Requests while deployed with zero deficiencies
- Cleared 173 Soldiers through the Soldier Readiness Center
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management Concentration
Park University
Parkville, MO12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Park University
Parkville, MO07.2023
Skills
- Classification
- Customer Service
- HR Information Systems Application
- Attention to Detail
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Training development
- Personnel engagement
Accomplishments
- Civilian Service Commendation Medal Recipient, 12/2022
- Civilian Service Achievement Medal Recipient, 12/2021
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success
Training
- Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army Administrators Course
- Unit Administrator Course
- Unit Pay Course
- Battle Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Course
- Equal Opportunity Management Course
- Mobile Retention Course
Veteranstatus
U.S. Army Veteran (10 points)
Certification
Human Resources Graduate Certificate
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
304th Civil Affairs Brigade
12.2020 - 10.2024
Human Resources Specialist
333d Military Police Brigade US Army Reserve
07.2018 - 12.2020
Human Resources Specialist
101st Sustainment Brigade United States Army
02.2016 - 07.2018
Human Resources Specialist
NATO AFSOUTH BN US Army
01.2015 - 02.2016
Human Resources Specialist
Davis-Monthan AFB US Army
01.2012 - 01.2015
Human Resources Specialist
19th Military Police Battalion US Army
08.2008 - 01.2012
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
01.2008 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Park University
Human Resources Graduate Certificate
MBA - Human Resource Management Concentration
Park University
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