Michael Holmes
Washington,District Of Columbia
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources professional with 15 years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Service Source
09.2020 - Current
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results..
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the workplace by initiating targeted training programs and implementing inclusive hiring practices.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 200 employee company.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Science Systems and Applications
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Supported HR functions for Government contracting company
- Assisted with Engineering contract transition
- Scheduled interviews and facilitated reference checks
- Facilitated new hire onboarding and orientation
- Coordinated new hire welcome reception
- Processed employee terminations and periodic audits of files
- Reviewed tuition assistance and training forms and uploaded to ADP Workforce Now
- Coordinated internal leadership training course registration
- Set up progressive discipline review in ADP Workforce Now
- Assigned Progress and Engagement discussion points to new hires
- Contributed to updating company policies
- Improved quality of hiring decisions by working with hiring managers on new comprehensive employment selection processes
- Delivered strategic workforce planning, benefits administration, labor relations, succession planning and reporting systems
Human Resources Manager
Foundations for Home and Community
10.2013 - 08.2017
- Solely managed HR department for DC office
- Reviewed pre-employment paperwork with new hires
- Performed staff development functions to include New Employee Orientation, CPR, NCI and other required staff training requirements
- Monitored individual engagement of new employees in orientation process to ensure appropriate accountability and adaptation to work environment
- Administered benefits to all benefit-eligible new hires
- Identified emergency situations and acted quickly and with department/ facility policies
- Monitored HR and Payroll reports to identify and correct any discrepancies to employees’ records in HRIS system that could impact employee compensation
- Maintained and updated personnel files to meet all regulatory standards; conducted regular personnel file audits to identify missing documentation and work closely with employee, supervisor/ manager to ensure necessary documentation is received and updated in the file
- Proficient with Lawson, HR Smart and SharePoint software packages
- Used social media to recruit and build talent pool
- Communicated effectively and timely in order to foster strong relationships with potential recruits and hiring managers
- Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing employment practices
- Managed all employee relations issues for Maryland and DC campus
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
Human Resources Manager
The Children's Guild Public Charter School
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the workplace by initiating targeted training programs and implementing inclusive hiring practices.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MDCurrent
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
Hampton, VASkills
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Project Management
- Recruiting and On-boarding
- Succession planning
- Benefits administration
- ADP workforce
- Talent management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- File and records management
- Recruitment strategies
- Organizational Development
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Service Source
09.2020 - Current
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Science Systems and Applications
09.2017 - 07.2020
Human Resources Manager
Foundations for Home and Community
10.2013 - 08.2017
Human Resources Manager
The Children's Guild Public Charter School
08.2008 - 09.2013
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
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