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Mickala Wade-Swiggett

Washington,D.C

Summary

Well-qualified Lead Human Resource Specialist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Human Resource Specialist

OSSE
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide expert guidance and advice to HR Director, Senior Leadership and HR function departments to ensure that the agency adheres to district and federal regulatory guidelines and polices
  • Manage risk assessment and ensure compliance through strategizing and rolling out district initiatives and agency level goals and priorities related to policy and guidelines
  • Participate in strategic meetings to ensure that the agency is compliant with district guidelines and provide recommendation in yielding favorable outcomes
  • Identify, develop and establish standard operating procedures for compliance initiatives and polices to be implemented agency wide
  • Program administrates and oversees all procedures and guidelines for agency’s compliance and policy programs
  • Audit and assess all compliance related matters to ensure minimal risk to agency funding and budget
  • Identify, distribute and oversee compliance related projects and daily tasks within team to ensure balance among team members and ensure efficacy and accuracy within workload
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
  • Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Conduct and supervise quarterly and annual compliance audits of personnel files, vendor contracts, and reports to provide high level communication for senior level management

Human Resource Specialist

OSSE
01.2020 - 01.2021


  • Reviewed documentation for accuracy and validity as relates to onboarding and promoting current or prospective employees
  • Conducted annual and new employee training to ensure comprehension of agency regulations and policies
  • Prepared and administered agency wide correspondence, reports and memorandums for and to employees and external stakeholders
  • Centralized HR office filing system to maximize on accuracy of secure documentation
  • Administered required program testing for over 1300 employees
  • Facilitated drug testing events to ensure employees were upholding agency and federal requirements of their position.

Human Resource Assistant

OSSE
01.2018 - 01.2020


  • Managed calendar and scheduling for direct team members
  • Prioritized and analyzed incoming emails and correspondence for team members and distributed as needed
  • Drafted and reviewed communications on behalf of the director
  • Supported team meetings in preparing and providing necessary documentation and keeping detail meeting notes
  • Maintained HR filing system, inclusive of pertinently sensitive information, to ensure accuracy and confidentiality among documentation
  • Prepared office supplies order to ensure materials necessary were provided for HR staff.

Education

Bachelors of Art in Psychology -

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)
12.2016

Skills

  • HRIS Expert
  • Organizational Development
  • Operational guidelines
  • Project Tracking
  • Work flow Planning
  • Project Management
  • Compliance Enforcement
  • Training Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Partnership Development
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Development

Certification

  • 06/01/2022, CPCT (Certified Professional Collector Trainer) Certified
  • 09/01/2022, DCHR Certified HR Professional/ DCHR City University
  • 09/01/2023, Certified Public Manager/ Center for Learning & Development with DCHR in Partnership with George Washington University

Timeline

Lead Human Resource Specialist

OSSE
01.2022 - Current

Human Resource Specialist

OSSE
01.2020 - 01.2021

Human Resource Assistant

OSSE
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelors of Art in Psychology -

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)

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