SHERITA BUFORD
Human Resource Executive
Hampton,GA
Summary
Valued and versatile professional with extensive experience in HR and operations management across diverse industries. Highly skilled in developing high-performing teams and collaborating cross-functionally to implement business initiatives, improve workflow efficiency, and decrease operating costs. Extremely detail-oriented and thrives in adapting to complex and fast-paced environments to manage and oversee the day-today operation with a talent for accurate shipment tracking and problem resolution. Offering a comprehensive leadership background leading strategic initiatives, enhancing workflow efficiency, and driving cost reduction.
CAREER CONTRIBUTIONS
Successful in aligning human resource practices to business outcomes, implementing change, cultivating and engaging employee strengths. Turned around culture, creating an environment of productivity and person accountability that has be instrumental in reducing overtime by 10%.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Human Resource Generalist
International Paper
Hampton, GA
11.2021 - Current
- Coordinates selection processes, leading to a 20% increase in hiring efficiency and a 15% reduction in onboarding time
- Manages a diverse team of hourly, exempt, nonexempt salaried positions
- To include, but not limited to posting job requisitions, pre-screening applicants, and interviewing associates for both direct and non-direct hires
- Oversee orientation and onboarding activities for new hires and monitor their progress over the next 180 days
- Adhere to the companies Affirmative Action Planning - documentation of annual logs for salaried job requisitions
- Maintains the accuracy and security of all HR-related files in accordance with the records retention policy - employee personnel files, medical files, I9 verifications, and workers compensation
- Maintains logs for disciplinary action, attendance and the accuracy of shared files and databases
- Ensures timely and accurate processing of human resource-related forms; researches and furnishes employee information to authorized persons as appropriate; and handles human resource-related questions
- Manages the interfaces of all HRIS programs the company utilizes for employee workforce management
- Ensures hourly employees are coded accurately by job classification, job qualification, and department assignment
- Communicate work related concerns of employees to leadership and help obtain solutions
- Supports 3rd party vendors managing employee FMLA and all matters under that umbrella
- Ex
- STD/LTD and workers compensation.
Human Resource Manager
Impact Workforce Optimizations
Hampton, GA
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed all onsite record-keeping of current employees, reducing operational cost by 25% while maintaining a 95% employee satisfaction rate
- Maintained positive vendor relationships between company and contracting client on a controlled budget
- Conducted E-Verify submittals, I9 Submittal, and investigated Workers Compensation Incidents
- Performed employee counseling to mitigate incidents causing a hostile work environment
- Processed Department of Labor claims and Verification of Employee requests
- Oversaw recruiting management and updated job posting of current availabilities
- Processed leave of absence request and oversaw attendance point systems
- Coordinated job fairs, updated job descriptions, and interviewed and hired qualified candidates
- Conducted peer review panels and initiated employee surveys
- Conducted employee investigation to meet and/or find common ground that fit into the workplace.
HR Operations–Program Manager
SAKOM-SERVICES
Hampton, GA
01.2016 - 11.2021
- Accomplishments
- Maintained recruiting, selections, training, and management of all contracted personnel to achieve or exceed the obtained KPI goals while protecting the company's assets
- Directed team of 100 +, achieving KPI goals by 30% above target, while enhancing emergency response and security procedures
- Meet technical specifications of emergency response and security procedures in alignment with current contract compliance
- Lead client/project management meetings and trainings to ensure quality and logistics are in order with SOP’s being followed
- Handled human resources/relations functions for all employees on site
- Hired and trained incoming personnel to their job-specific duties
- Sent all onboarding documents to Head Quarters for compliance and accountability checks
- Facilitated efficient communication across all levels of the project to ensure consistency in reaching the project's goals while recognizing potential opportunities
- Managed labor and recruitment cost
- Provided procurement guidance to site leadership and company managers to assist with contract implementations.
General Manager
TITLE MAX OF GEORGIA
Columbus, GA
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Recruited, hired, trained, and on boarded all new employees joining the team
- Provided employee training on auto pawning rates vs value of borrowed loan
- Demonstrated knowledge of all relevant company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and requirements (Compliance, HR, Legal, and Operations)
- Increased store profitability by 40% through strategic marketing and customer relationship development
- Community involvement by way of marketing to solicit new business sources
- Accurately determined and approved loan values based off a comprehensive vehicle appraisal
- Collection of title loan payments or solicit renewal of loans to keep account current.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master’s - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Senior Professional Human Resource Certification - undefined
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Process Update Ideas
- Manager Coaching and Training
- Building Morale
- Employee Pay Structures
- Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
- HRIS Applications
- Staff Training
- Talent Acquisition
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Wages and Salary
- Employee Relations
- File and Records Management
- Workplace Diversity Cultivation
- Recruitment Planning
- Presentation Preparation
- Unemployment Claims
- HR Support
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchPersonal development programsTimeline
Sr. Human Resource Generalist
International Paper
11.2021 - Current
Human Resource Manager
Impact Workforce Optimizations
03.2021 - 11.2021
HR Operations–Program Manager
SAKOM-SERVICES
01.2016 - 11.2021
General Manager
TITLE MAX OF GEORGIA
07.2012 - 02.2016
Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master’s - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Senior Professional Human Resource Certification - undefined
University of Phoenix
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